University of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to accept a four-game suspension to begin this upcoming season as a result of negotiations with the NCAA over allegations that Harbaugh made false claims about recruiting during the pandemic.
"We are continuing to work cooperatively with the NCAA staff on an enforcement matter," Tom Mars, Harbaugh's attorney, said, according to a report. "At this time, we are not allowed to comment on possible penalties or other aspects of the matter."
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The Michigan coach is facing accusations of giving misleading information to the NCAA during an investigation into violations made during the 2021 recruiting dead period resulting from COVID-19.
Harbaugh allegedly lied in a meeting about the violations, and dishonesty with investigators is considered a Level I violation, according to the NCAA.
A resolution between the NCAA and Harbaugh was expected earlier this year, but Harbaugh purportedly rejected signing a form admitting his dishonesty.
He has said that any dishonesty was not purposeful and that he cannot recall any events leading to violations, the report noted.
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At least four violations of a Level II caliber have been alleged, but Harbaugh is not believed to have cooperated in them from the outset.
Alleged violations include meeting with recruits throughout the COVID-19 dead period, contacting a recruit outside a permitted window, allowing analysts to conduct on-field coaching actions, and monitoring workouts via Zoom.