2015 -- jim harbaugh's first game as michigan HC on the road in utah. score: utah 24, michigan 17
2009 - chip kelly's first game as oregon HC on the road in boise. score: boise 19, oregon 8 (the legarrette blount punch game)
in both instances, you saw teams that were clearly in their first game with a new coach but played very competitively in tough environments. michigan finished the season 9-3, oregon finished the season 10-2.
this was my expectation before the season, and nothing i saw last night has really changed my mind. let's see what manny's got.
Utah 24-17 Michigan (Sep 3, 2015) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Utah Utes vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAF game, final score 24-17, from September 3, 2015 on ESPN.
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2009 - chip kelly's first game as oregon HC on the road in boise. score: boise 19, oregon 8 (the legarrette blount punch game)
Boise State 19-8 Oregon (Sep 3, 2009) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Boise State Broncos vs. Oregon Ducks NCAAF game, final score 19-8, from September 3, 2009 on ESPN.
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in both instances, you saw teams that were clearly in their first game with a new coach but played very competitively in tough environments. michigan finished the season 9-3, oregon finished the season 10-2.
this was my expectation before the season, and nothing i saw last night has really changed my mind. let's see what manny's got.