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Ted Lasso’s wardrobe modeled after Jim Harbaugh, who calls it ‘the best show’

The hit comedy series Ted Lasso is really hitting its stride, picking up four wins at the 2021 Emmy Awards. Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, is a former college football coach who becomes the head coach of a Premier League soccer team despite having zero soccer coaching experience.

Lasso’s attire is inspired by none other than Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who is friends with Sudeikis, someone Harbaugh had on his “Attack Each Day Podcast” a few years back.

Sudeikis explained last year how Harbaugh’s wardrobe became the influence for what Ted Lasso wears on the show.

“The wardrobe that he wears is very simple, modeled after a great guy, a great coach named Jim Harbaugh from the University of Michigan.