Jim Harbraugh to 49ers

Jim Harbaugh has agreed to become the next coach of the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports.

After leading Stanford to an Orange Bowl rout over Virginia Tech Monday, Harbaugh quickly took center stage in the football world as he wavered between several options for his coaching future -- the Dolphins and Broncos both reportedly dropped out of the running for the highly coveted coach, while Stanford made one last push to reunite Harbaugh and star QB Andrew Luck for a 2011 run at a national title.

Instead, Harbaugh will end up in San Francisco, which was initially believed to be the front-runner for his services. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Harbaugh's deal with the 49ers is for five years and $25 million.

Harbaugh posted a 29-21 record in four seasons as Stanford's head man, including this year's 12-1 mark that included the Cardinal's BCS-bowl win. He had a 29-6 mark at San Diego, before Stanford hired him away from the Toreros.

Harbaugh, whose only NFL coaching experience came as Oakland's QB coach in 2002-03, will take over the job that became available when the 49ers fired Mike Singletary. San Francisco finished this season a disappointing 6-10, good only for third in the watered-down NFC West.