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Nov. 23, 1984: Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie’s “Hail Mary” touchdown pass to Gerard Phelan lifts the Eagles over Miami (Florida) in the Orange Bowl.

November 23, 1984 16

Dec. 10, 1983: North Dakota State University wins the first of five Division II Football Championship titles between 1983 and 1990. The school would later go on to win eight Football Championship Subdivision titles from the 2011 through the 2019 seasons after moving to Division I.

December 10, 1983 19

1983 Heisman winner Mike Rozier

December 4, 1983 24

1982 Heisman winner Herschel Walker

December 2, 1982 21

1981 Heisman winner Marcus Allen

December 1, 1981 20

1980 Heisman winner George Rogers

December 9, 1980 19

1979 Heisman winner Charles White

December 8, 1979 19

1978 Heisman winner Billy Sims

December 7, 1978 21

1977 Heisman winner Earl Campbell

December 6, 1977 18

1976 Heisman winner Tony Dorsett

December 5, 1976 21
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