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Harbaugh vs. Carroll: AFC West Showdown on MNF

9/13/2025

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Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll face off in their 13th matchup on Monday Night Football, with Harbaugh coaching the Los Angeles Chargers and Carroll leading the Las Vegas Raiders.
Their rivalry dates back to college, where Harbaugh's Stanford team edged Carroll's USC 2-1.
In the NFL, Carroll's Seahawks lead 5-4 against Harbaugh's 49ers.
Both coaches maintain mutual respect, with Carroll joking about Harbaugh's birthday cards.
The game will determine the leader of the AFC West.

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Story summary

Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll face off in their 13th matchup on Monday Night Football, with Harbaugh coaching the Los Angeles Chargers and Carroll leading the Las Vegas Raiders.
Their rivalry dates back to college, where Harbaugh's Stanford team edged Carroll's USC 2-1.
In the NFL, Carroll's Seahawks lead 5-4 against Harbaugh's 49ers.
Both coaches maintain mutual respect, with Carroll joking about Harbaugh's birthday cards.
The game will determine the leader of the AFC West.