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
9. BYU 41 (13)Texas A&M 37, 1996 Pigskin Classic
8. BYU 33 Nebraska 28, Sept. 5, 2015
7. (5)BYU 19 (14)Kansas State 15, 1997 Cotton Bowl Classic
6. (24)BYU 14 (3)Oklahoma 13, 2009 Cowboys Classic
5. (23)BYU 33 Utah 31, 2006 Holy War
4. (16)BYU 28 (1)Miami 21, Sept. 8, 1990
3. BYU 20 (3)Pitt 14, Sept. 1, 1984
2. (14)BYU 46 (19)SMU 45, 1980 Holiday Bowl
1. (1)BYU 24 Michigan 17, 1984 Holiday Bowl
Agree or disagree? Have I left out one of your personal favorites? Show me your top-10 in the comments.