Hall of Fame Syracuse football coach Dick MacPherson, who orchestrated the rebirth of the sport in this town, passed away Tuesday at the age of 86.
Nate Mink recounts some of the most memorable games during MacPherson's tenure on the Syracuse sideline.
Syracuse authored its biggest victory since its national championship win in 1959 when it upset No. 1 Nebraska, 17-9 on Sept. 29, 1984 at the Carrier Dome.
The Orange was a 25-point underdog but held Nebraska to its lowest point total in three years to set the table for a rebirth of Syracuse football under MacPherson.