John Harbaugh news
The gist
John Harbaugh won his Giants debut 28-20 over the Cowboys on Sep 13, 2026.
A 2-0 start would put his New York revival in the national conversation.
How it unfolded
- Sep 13, 2026The Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday Night Football in John Harbaugh's first game as head coach.
- Sep 14, 2026The Athletic reports Harbaugh asked his father Jack Harbaugh to speak to the Giants the night before his debut; Jack spoke about respect using the 1967 Muhammad Ali–Ernie Terrell fight.
- Sep 15, 2026Giants.com publishes a minute-by-minute chronicle of Harbaugh's first game, from his 4:36 p.m. arrival at MetLife Stadium with his wife Ingrid, parents Jackie and Jack, and broadcaster Sean McDonough, to the team's departure with a game ball.