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Chargers Unfazed by Harbaugh's NCAA Scandal Ahead of New Season
16 Aug
Summary
- NFL declines to comment on Harbaugh's NCAA punishment
- Chargers focus on preseason games despite Harbaugh's NCAA issues
- Harbaugh faces a decade-long "show cause" penalty from NCAA
As of August 16th, 2025, the NFL has chosen to remain silent on the latest developments surrounding Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and his involvement in a sign-stealing scandal at the collegiate level.
Last month, the NCAA announced that it had punished both Harbaugh and the University of Michigan for various infractions. The governing body imposed a decade-long "show cause" penalty on Harbaugh, effectively making it difficult for him to be hired by any other NCAA program during that time.
Despite the NCAA's actions, both the NFL and the Chargers have declined to comment on the matter. This suggests that the league may not be planning any immediate repercussions of its own, at least for now. However, the NFL has been known to follow up on NCAA punishments with its own disciplinary measures in the past.
For the time being, Harbaugh and the Chargers are focused on the team's two remaining preseason games before the start of the regular season. The organization appears to be unfazed by the coach's NCAA issues, indicating that they are confident in his ability to lead the team and guide their star quarterback, Justin Herbert, through the upcoming campaign.
