We’ve all experienced it, for better or for worse. You’re watching your favorite college football team, and everything’s going perfect. You have a huge lead with time running low, and the opponent scores a touchdown. Then another. Then, they recover an onside kick, drive down the field and ruin your week (and maybe the season) with a magical, stunning comeback victory. Or, maybe that comeback makes your year, or more, depending on the opponent.
Comebacks are part of college football lore, and although they’re less stressful when you’re not emotionally involved in the game, they can be incredibly fun to watch.
Here’s a look at 12 of the best comebacks in college football history. Consideration was given for the size of deficit overcome, as well as the importance of the game. Every game covered here involved a deficit of at least 20 points.
