Every once in a while a game comes along with storylines so compelling and significant, it deserves a look at how it fits within the broader context of historically-great games.
That’s what BYU’s stunning 33-28 win over the Huskers did for me last Saturday, prompting a review of BYU football’s greatest games in its illustrious history.
Here’s my personal top–10 list:
10: (6)BYU 28 (20)Wyoming 25 (OT), 1996 WAC Championship Game
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm7_QY1sXbU#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
9. BYU 41 (13)Texas A&M 37, 1996 Pigskin Classic
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKluOss1VY#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
8. BYU 33 Nebraska 28, Sept. 5, 2015
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8GNk26RTGc&h=315&w=460]
7. (5)BYU 19 (14)Kansas State 15, 1997 Cotton Bowl Classic
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oebO887GfHw#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
6. (24)BYU 14 (3)Oklahoma 13, 2009 Cowboys Classic
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBwGsjduN5o#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
5. (23)BYU 33 Utah 31, 2006 Holy War
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KseMSPaOM-U#t=4secs&h=315&w=460]
4. (16)BYU 28 (1)Miami 21, Sept. 8, 1990
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd3zscg7q3s#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
3. BYU 20 (3)Pitt 14, Sept. 1, 1984
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XRKRcllfc#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
2. (14)BYU 46 (19)SMU 45, 1980 Holiday Bowl
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_w44ohlvhE#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
1. (1)BYU 24 Michigan 17, 1984 Holiday Bowl
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0y3psqmNUM#t=5secs&h=315&w=460]
Agree or disagree? Have I left out one of your personal favorites? Show me your top-10 in the comments.
