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IUArchie

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IU's 1945 football team was 9-0-1 -- the tie coming in the second game. So, after five games IU was 4-0-1.

The 1967-68 Rose Bowl team finished 9-2 -- but had the best start in IU history st 8-0 (then L at Minnesota, W over Purdue, L to USC)

IU started 5-0 in 1910 (6-1 season)
IU 5-0-1 start in 1988 (T Mizzou in 3rd game)
IU 4-0 start in 1985 (lost next game 48-7 at OSU)
IU 4-0 start in 1990 -- tied OSU 27-27 to start season 4-0-1

Mallory did a great job is one thing that stands out. Don't believe I overlooked a season ... feel free to correct!
 
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