Jim Harbaugh is facing an NCAA charge for allegedly deceiving investigators in an investigation into Michigan recruiting violations for the 2018-19 season… another setback for the Wolverines.

According to The Athletic, the NCAA has charged Michigan Wolverines head football coach Jim Harbaugh with a Level I infraction.

Harbaugh’s latest charges stem from allegations that he provided false or misleading information in an inquiry into recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period.

Michigan also got a formal notice of the allegations, which contained four Level II offenses, including improper interaction with recruits and analysts conducting coaching roles.

Kurt Svoboda, a spokesman for the school, confirmed Wednesday that the letter was received this week.

The Big Ten punished Harbaugh for the final three regular-season games for an unrelated matter involving a sign-stealing scam that is still being investigated.

Harbaugh returned to coaching in the Big Ten title game and will lead the Wolverines against Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinals in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

To limit the effects of a potential punishment, Michigan suspended Harbaugh for the first three games for illegal texts and calls to high school prospects, including some by him, during a pandemic-related dead period for contact with potential recruits.

The NCAA is also investigating whether a member of Michigan’s off-field football staff broke the rules by conducting on-field instruction during practice.

According to many people familiar with the case, Harbaugh previously told NCAA investigators that he would not agree to an unethical conduct punishment for not being candid.

In recent weeks, the 59-year-old Harbaugh’s name has also been associated with a move to the NFL, with the Chicago Bears being the most prominent choice.