Michigan's Jim Harbaugh not coaching vs. Penn State - ESPN

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh is not coaching the third-ranked Wolverines in Saturday's matchup against No. 10 Penn State as there will not be a ruling Saturday on a temporary restraining order filed Friday night.

Harbaugh was handed a three-game suspension Friday by the Big Ten as punishment for Michigan being found to have violated the conference's sportsmanship policy by using advanced scouting to steal opponents' signs. In response to the penalty, attorneys representing Michigan and Harbaugh filed a breach of contract complaint Friday night, asking a judge in the state to prevent the Big Ten from imposing a suspension on Harbaugh this weekend.

An in-person hearing for the temporary restraining order is scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m., according to a person familiar with the court filings.

«We look forward to presenting our case next week where we intend to demonstrate that the Big Ten has not acted legally or fairly,» Michigan said in a statement Saturday.

Harbaugh is allowed to coach the team during the week but is prohibited from being present at the Wolverines' games.

The ban covers the final three games of Michigan's regular season, which are at Penn State, at Maryland and at home against rival Ohio State.

Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is serving as Michigan's acting head coach Saturday.

Prior to Saturday's game, athletic director Warde Manuel issued the strongest statement from Michigan regarding the investigation into illegal sign stealing.

«You may have removed him from our sidelines today, but Jim Harbaugh is our head football coach,» Manuel said. «We look forward to defending Jim's right to coach our football team at the hearing on Friday. He has instilled his pride, passion, and the team's belief in