Harbaugh and Carroll have traded fire across college and pro ranks for years. Harbaugh’s hands-on approach—sleds with linemen, push-ups with linebackers—mirrors Carroll’s energy, and their NFL chapters culminate in a 2025 Chargers-Raiders renewal that fuses old rivalries with new divisions.

Harbaugh leads the Chargers in a marquee coaching duel dating back to college football, shaping a strategic counter to Carroll's championship mindset and influencing how the Chargers approach a high-stakes Week 2 clash.

Harbaugh headlines Week 2 as a focal point of Chargers’ Week 2 narrative, with a strategic approach that influences offense tempo, backfield splits, and overall game plan in a high-stakes AFC West clash.

Harbaugh’s bold, pass-driven game plan against KC earned praise and reshaped expectations for the Chargers’ late-season trajectory.

Jim Harbaugh’s Raiders-era grind forged a turnaround-minded coach whose 120-to-130-hour weeks, early-morning starts, and SuperPaint-driven playbooks formed the bedrock of a meticulous, culture-first approach. That ethic now fuels the Chargers, guiding in-game decisions and the Monday night matchup against his former organization.