Jim Harbaugh will remain with Michigan, saying his “heart is at the University of Michigan” in a released a statement Monday.

Harbaugh had been linked to potential NFL openings, but, in the end, will remain with the Wolverines.

“I love the relationships that I have at Michigan – coaches, staff, families, administration, President Santa Ono and especially the players and their families,” the statement read. “My heart is at the University of Michigan. I once heard a wise man say, ‘Don’t try to out-happy happy.’”

New Michigan president Santa J. Ono took to Twitter to announce the news prior to the statement.

“I just got off the phone with Coach Harbaugh, and Jim shared with me the great news that he is going to remain as the Head Coach of the Michigan Wolverines,” Ono tweeted Monday. “That is fantastic news that I have communicated to our Athletic Director Warde Manuel.”

The offseason has been one of headlines, mostly linking Harbaugh to the potential NFL positions. The Wolverines, which advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals, have seen players entering the NCAA transfer portal as well as the NCAA alleging Level I and II violations against the program.

The news of Harbaugh returning adds to Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum saying he is staying in school for his senior season and putting his NFL dreams on hold.

Corum announced his decision on social media hours before the national championship game, writing he had “unfinished business.”

He had a season-ending left knee injury on Nov. 19 after running for 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns. Corum had 952 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2021.

The second-ranked Wolverines lost to third-ranked TCU in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Corum will return along with quarterback J.J. McCarthy to lead Michigan with Harbaugh.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.