(NCAAF 1987.10.17) #10 Penn State vs #13 Syracuse - College Football - Full Game

The 1987 Syracuse football team is one of the best in program history. They were undefeated and in the National Championship discussion for the last half of the season. They came out of nowhere, at least according to the national landscape, after going 5-6 the year before. Syracuse was unranked to start the season, and finished fourth in the nation with an 11-0-1 final record.

During that season, there were many exciting moments. One of the most memorable games was their 48-21 blowout victory over defending national champion Penn State. The Nittany Lions came in as a hurdle Syracuse could not jump, having beaten the Orangemen 16 consecutive times. This was a statement game for Syracuse, which had climbed to 13th in the country. Penn State came in as the 10th best team in the nation.