Bill McCartney, former Colorado head coach who led the Buffaloes to a national title in 1990, has died at age 84.
McCartney coached at Colorado from 1982-1994, leading the team to three Big Eight titles and the school's first national title. Across 13 seasons, McCartney racked up more wins and bowl game appearances than any other coach in school history, finishing with a 93-55-5 record and sending the Buffaloes to nine bowl games.
His son, Mike McCartney, posted a statement from the family on social media on Friday.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill McCartney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully at the age of 84 after a courageous journey with Dementia," the statement said.