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10 Greatest Moments from the 2016 College Football Season

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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After a thrilling year of college football, Saturday Blitz takes a look back at the 10 greatest moments from the 2016 season.

The College Football Playoff National Championship is about to take place, but so much has happened during the 2016 season to get to this point.

There were more than a handful of upsets and dramatic finishes this college football season, starting from opening weekend all the way up to bowl season. Meanwhile, Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson took the college football world by storm, winning the Heisman Trophy in the process.

There was a lot of incredible plays and games during the college football season, but let’s go ahead and break down the top 10 moments from 2016.

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Tyrone Swoopes (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Tyrone Swoopes (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Texas wins wild one over Notre Dame in overtime

The college football season started off with an incredible opening weekend that included a thrilling matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. While neither program went on to have much success for the rest of the year, the game itself was easily one of the most exciting of the year.

The Longhorns and Fighting Irish went back and forth, but it was Texas that came away with a 50-47 victory in double overtime. Tyrone Swoopes, aka the 18 Wheeler, was the hero for the Longhorns with three rushing touchdowns, including the game-winner.

The Longhorns may have only finished with a 5-7 record that ultimately led to the firing of Charlie Strong, but this was a game that the players will never forget.

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