Week 1: #1 Michigan (0-0) at #8 Idaho (0-0)
The two time defending champs make the trip to Idaho and we put in the best performance we've had in this entire dynasty. Michigan punted on every drive they had in the first half and we were able to build a 17-0 lead despite a couple Strickland picks (including one in the end zone). The key series was at the beginning of the 2nd half. We drive to the Michigan 2 yard line, but Johnson misses the chip shot FG. Michigan takes the ball and drives into Idaho territory, threatening to change the momentum. On a 4th and 2 at our 36, they go for it and Newman makes a huge play to stop them short. On the very next play, Strickland throws a 62 yard TD pass to make it 24-0. A demoralized Michigan offense goes 3 and out the next 4 drives before kicking a meaningless FG at the end. Our balanced attack puts more points on the board as just absolutely destroy the two time defending champs.
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Box Score: Michigan at Idaho
Moscow, ID.
Week 1, 2014
Attendance: 16,000 (16,000).
Weather: 45 degrees, stormy.
1Q: 10:13 IDAH - Irving Johnson 25 field goal.
1Q: 01:23 IDAH - Tyrone Harmon 18 pass from Scottie Strickland.
1Q: 01:23 IDAH - Irving Johnson extra point.
2Q: 02:27 IDAH - Tyrone Harmon 6 pass from Scottie Strickland.
2Q: 02:27 IDAH - Irving Johnson extra point.
3Q: 05:01 IDAH - Lamont Rypien 62 pass from Scottie Strickland.
3Q: 05:01 IDAH - Irving Johnson extra point.
3Q: 00:57 IDAH - Skip Mayes 5 pass from Scottie Strickland.
3Q: 00:57 IDAH - Irving Johnson extra point.
4Q: 10:04 IDAH - Irving Johnson 45 field goal.
4Q: 08:25 IDAH - J.C. Lawler 13 pass from Seth Caswell.
4Q: 08:25 IDAH - Irving Johnson extra point.
4Q: 01:23 MICH - George West 30 field goal.
Game MVP: IDAH 13 Scottie Strickland
Michigan 0 0 0 3 - 3
Idaho 10 7 14 10 - 41
QB Strickland 22-29-341-4-2
RB Barnes 19-100-0, 4-79-0
WR Lawler 5-74-1, 2-30-0
WR Harmon 4-52-2
WR Barnes 4-79-0
ILB Newman 6 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack
DE Linquist 2 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 TFL, 2 passes blocked
*The only bad news is that Strickland suffered an injury during the game. He has a Stretched Knee Ligament and is listed as Questionable.
*Again, the early week TCY polls make no sense. We beat the #1 team in the country and drop to 15th in the BCS rankings and only move up to #6 in the Coaches Poll.