Cdog923
All-American
Gonna try something new for the offseason: let's find out which win of the Mike Riley era (error?) is considered the best by the board. I've gone through each season's schedule and pulled 5 games that could be considered the best wins of Riley's tenure. We can debate for a week, put it to a vote and decide. If there is a game that isn't listed, vote for "other", and explain your choice.
Note 1: I'm planning on doing a "Worst Loss" thread as well
Note 2: The Riley era was so bad, I originally had two losses in the "Best Win" column.
Game 1: 2015 Michigan State http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763560
- This game was marked by a wonderful drive by Tommy Armstrong at the end of the game, driving the offense down and scoring with less than a minute left on a controversial TD pass to Brandon Reilly.
Game 2: 2015 UCLA http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400852720
- This game was RtDB guy's wet dream. Armstrong, Ozigbo and Cross pounded the UCLA defense, with 46 carries between the three. Also marked by a controversial ejection of Nate Gerry on a pitch-perfect tackle in the second quarter.
Game 3: 2016 Wyoming http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869187
- Most points scored in the Riley era. Armstrong throws for almost 400 yards, and the defense picks future first rounder Josh Allen off 5 times.
Game 4: 2016 Oregon http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869113
- Riley finally gets a win over Oregon. Marked by another gusty performance by Armstrong, scoring the go-ahead TD from 34 yards out with roughly 2 minutes left.
Game 5: 2017 Purdue http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400935395
- The final win of 2017 was punctuated by a comeback led by Tanner Lee with under one minute left.
Note 1: I'm planning on doing a "Worst Loss" thread as well
Note 2: The Riley era was so bad, I originally had two losses in the "Best Win" column.
Game 1: 2015 Michigan State http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400763560
- This game was marked by a wonderful drive by Tommy Armstrong at the end of the game, driving the offense down and scoring with less than a minute left on a controversial TD pass to Brandon Reilly.
Game 2: 2015 UCLA http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400852720
- This game was RtDB guy's wet dream. Armstrong, Ozigbo and Cross pounded the UCLA defense, with 46 carries between the three. Also marked by a controversial ejection of Nate Gerry on a pitch-perfect tackle in the second quarter.
Game 3: 2016 Wyoming http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869187
- Most points scored in the Riley era. Armstrong throws for almost 400 yards, and the defense picks future first rounder Josh Allen off 5 times.
Game 4: 2016 Oregon http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869113
- Riley finally gets a win over Oregon. Marked by another gusty performance by Armstrong, scoring the go-ahead TD from 34 yards out with roughly 2 minutes left.
Game 5: 2017 Purdue http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400935395
- The final win of 2017 was punctuated by a comeback led by Tanner Lee with under one minute left.
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