WATCH: Jim Harbaugh’s post-game handshake with Nick Saban goes viral after heated Rose Bowl game between Michigan and Alabama

Jim Harbaugh has led the Michigan Wolverines to a 14-0 record.

WATCH: Jim Harbaugh’s post-game handshake with Nick Saban goes viral after heated Rose Bowl game between Michigan and Alabama

Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh handshake (via X)

The Michigan Wolverines won their semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl on Monday. It was a game between the top seed in college football this season and the fifth seed. Michigan came into the game with a perfect record but had a cloud of controversy hanging over them. They were embroiled in a sign-stealing scandal, which affected their head coach Jim Harbaugh the most.

Alabama’s head coach, Nick Saban was asked about the scandal during the pregame press conference. Saban gave a very mature answer to the question, but that increased the anticipation regarding the duo’s pregame and postgame handshakes. Both these legendary coaches did not share any pleasantries prior to kick-off. However, they did their customary handshake after the game.

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After the game, the cameras quickly followed the two head coaches, who met in the middle of the field to shake hands. The duo appeared cordial with each other, despite a heated game of football. The Wolverines won a close game, 27-20 and booked their ticket to the CFP Championship game. They will play the Washington Huskies, who defeated the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl, for the title.

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Michigan have been fantastic this season and their defense came up huge during the game. Their vaunted defense recorded six sacks against the Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. He eventually finished the game with just 16 completed passes for 116 yards. It will be interesting to see what the Michigan defense does in the title game.

Jim Harbaugh dodges questions regarding his NFL future

The Michigan Wolverines’ HC Jim Harbaugh has had an interesting season. Despite getting banned for the team’s final three regular season games, Harbaugh led the Wolverines to an impressive Rose Bowl victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Due to his spectacular season with Michigan, he has been in high demand in the NFL after a lot of coaching changes.

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Jim Harbaugh (via People)

However, after a superb semifinal triumph, Harbaugh was asked about his NFL future, but the veteran head coach dodged them. Harbaugh said after the game:

My future consists of a happy flight back to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Can’t wait.
Jim Harbaugh after the game

Harbaugh has coached in the league previously. He was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers for four years and led them to a Super Bowl appearance in 2012. The Niners played the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl, who were coached by Jim’s brother, John Harbaugh.

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