B/R AM: Harbaugh Wins. What's Next?

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Michigan beat Washington last night, 34-13, in the college football national championship game.

• It's the Wolverines' first title since 1997, and their first non-split title since 1948

• It's also Jim Harbaugh's first title as coach at any level

And now that that's settled, the Harbaugh-NFL rumors can take center stage.

• An NFL reunion has been an open likelihood for months now, which betting markets reflect

• For what it's worth, he avoided the topic last night, then started talking about Michigan's spring practice prep  

Why he might leave: He was suspended twice this season and could be facing another significant suspension in 2024 for Michigan's sign-stealing scandal.

Where he might go: He's been connected to several places (WSH, LAC, CHI), but B/R reported yesterday of 'mutual interest' between him and Las Vegas.

Back to the game: Title game winners + losers

TUESDAY'S HEADLINES

➤ Michael Penix Jr.'s final CFB moment

➤ Wild scenes in Ann Arbor after W

➤ Way-too-early odds for 2025 CFB title

➤ Harbaugh's moment with parents

➤ Ja Morant to miss rest of season

GUESS THE COACH

CLUE 1: Won a Super Bowl

CLUE 2: Won an NCAA title

CLUE 3: Won NCAA title as a player

• Barry Switzer

• Jimmy Johnson 

• Pete Carroll

• Jim Harbaugh

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

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🏀 NBA Tuesday

• Kings at Pistons (7 PM ET)
• Wolves at Magic (7 PM ET)
• Blazers at Knicks (7:30 PM ET)
• Grizzlies at Mavericks (8:30 PM ET)
• Raptors at Lakers (10:30 PM ET)

🎓 MCBB

• 1 Purdue at Nebraska (9 PM ET)
• 2 Houston at Iowa State (ESPN2, 7 PM ET)
• 18 BYU at 14 Baylor (9 PM ET)

ONE LAST THING

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The Pacers beat the Celtics last night on two last-second free-throws. On the play before, refs overturned a shooting foul on Jaylen Brown which appeared to indeed be a foul.

Watch the replay here.

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