Since 1950, only one first year head coach has won their first game in the MSU- Michigan rivalry. Coaches on the long list of losing their first game includes Duffy Dougherty, Bo Schembechler, George Perles, Gary Moehler, Lloyd Carr, Bobby Williams, John L Smith, Mark Dantonio, Rich Rodriguez, and Brady Hoke, among others.
The only coach to win in their first year since 1950? Nick Saban in 1995, when he beat fellow first year head coach Lloyd Carr.
The only coach to win in their first year since 1950? Nick Saban in 1995, when he beat fellow first year head coach Lloyd Carr.
