ON THIS DAY IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
May 8.
Different years. Same date. Games worth remembering.
ON THIS DAY · May 8IRON
Never count them out
Largest deficits erased. Verified against quarter scores; available from 2000. Each result shows how its deficit was measured.
| Season | Winner / tied | Opponent | Trailed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sam Houston38 | James Madison35 | Trailed by 21 · in game |
ON THIS DAY · May 8IRON
Points on points
The highest combined scores on this date.
| Season | Winner / tied | Opponent | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sam Houston38 | James Madison35 | 73 total pts |
| 2020 | South Dakota St.33 | Delaware3 | 36 total pts |
ON THIS DAY · May 8IRON
You had to be there
The biggest crowds, by announced attendance.
| Season | Winner / tied | Opponent | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sam Houston38 | James Madison35 | 5,038 fans |
| 2020 | South Dakota St.33 | Delaware3 | 4,527 fans |