On opposite sides of the country, two programs tied together by one head coach were enjoying very different gameday experiences.

In the Pacific Northwest, Autzen Stadium was rocking as the Oregon Ducks were putting the hammer down on what was a top-15 BYU squad. Quarterback Bo Nix fired deep. Oregon ran hard and controlled the line of scrimmage. The defense made splash plays. And the Ducks opened up a 38-7 lead before going on to win 41-20.

Down in College Station, Texas, Miami lost to a Texas A&M squad with a number of suspended players, a reported budding culture issue in the locker room, and a quarterback controversy. The Hurricanes managed three field goals and nothing more in a 17-9 loss to the Aggies.

With 3:20 to play in the game, the ball just shy of midfield, and the Canes trailing by eight points, Mario Cristobal lined up a punt.

One Oregon fan was quick to point out the distinction between the former Duck head coach and the current guy — who emboldened his offense to go for it on fourth-and-1 at their own 30 in the first half on Saturday. Oregon converted and later scored to go up 24-7. Miami ended up getting the ball back after punting, one last shot at trying to tie the game, but turned it over on downs after five plays and 17 yards.

Plenty of others noticed the game management style that so often grated against Oregon fans.

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