Former President Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaObama warns of a 'decade of unfair, partisan gerrymandering' in call to look at down-ballot races Quinnipiac polls show Trump leading Biden in Texas, deadlocked race in Ohio Poll: Trump opens up 6-point lead over Biden in Iowa MORE and first lady Michelle Obama Michelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaBlack stars reimagine 'Friends' to get out the vote Obama shares phone number to find out how Americans are planning to vote Michelle Obama: 'Don't listen to people who will say that somehow voting is rigged' MORE could have new gigs as football coaches at the University of Michigan — if they accept.

Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh announced Saturday that he has extended invitations to the Obamas to serve as honorary football captains in 2017. Last year, other celebrities such as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and basketball legend Michael Jordan served as honorary coaches.

The Obamas would be the biggest get for the university so far.

"We're making those asks, those official asks," Harbaugh said on Saturday. "Yeah, we're in the process of making an official ask."

Harbaugh was in Washington, D.C. last week for a congressional hearing, during which time he had a chance to meet with the Obamas and extend the invitation.

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The former coach of the San Francisco 49ers has a long relationship with the Obamas. He worked with Michelle Obama on the Reach Higher education initiative, and has met the former president and first lady many times over the years.

"It was incredible. Spent 39 wonderful minutes with President Obama, saw Mrs. Obama as well," Harbaugh said. "He was great. He's relaxed, working on a lot of things. A book. He shared a lot of insights."

Harbaugh says Obama's schedule is busy, but he's optimistic.

"Well, we're going to ask," he said. "He's still a busy man. [But] that'd be something."