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January 8 Football History
The Day Joe Montana’s Magic Fell Short: Revisiting the Heartbreak of the 1983 NFC Championship
Steve Suhey: Penn State All-American, WWII Veteran, and Hall of Famer
The Impossible Play: Revisiting the Music City Miracle That Shocked the NFL
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January 8 Football History

Darin Jan 8, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Day Joe Montana’s Magic Fell Short: Revisiting the Heartbreak of the 1983 NFC Championship

Darin Jan 8, 2026
Daily Football History

January 8 Football History

Darin Jan 8, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Day Joe Montana’s Magic Fell Short: Revisiting the Heartbreak of the 1983 NFC Championship

Darin Jan 8, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

Steve Suhey: Penn State All-American, WWII Veteran, and Hall of Famer

Darin Jan 8, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Impossible Play: Revisiting the Music City Miracle That Shocked the NFL

Darin Jan 8, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

Breaking the Mold: The Record-Shattering Career of Purdue Quarterback Mark Herrmann

Darin Jan 8, 2026
Daily Football History

January 8 Football History

Jan 8, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Day Joe Montana’s Magic Fell Short: Revisiting the Heartbreak of the 1983 NFC Championship

Jan 8, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

Steve Suhey: Penn State All-American, WWII Veteran, and Hall of Famer

Jan 8, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Impossible Play: Revisiting the Music City Miracle That Shocked the NFL

Jan 8, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

John Beckett: Oregon’s Versatile Hall of Fame Tackle and Rose Bowl Captain

Darin Jan 5, 2026

Born on January 5 in the small town of Eightmile, Oregon, John Beckett became one...

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The Chosen Few: Ranking College Football’s Greatest No. 3s

Darin Jan 5, 2026

In the hallowed halls of college football, numbers don’t just identify players—they define dynasties. While...

Daily Football History

January 4 Football History

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The Unforgettable Fourth: How January 4 Shaped NFL Dynasties and College Football History From the...

Greatest NFL Games

The Ghost of Red Right 88: Reliving the Cleveland Browns’ Most Painful Playoff Loss

Darin Jan 4, 2026

January 4, 1981 – Cleveland Municipal Stadium was a frozen fortress, hosting the AFC Divisional...

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Johnny Lujack: From WWII Hero to Heisman Winner and Chicago Bears Legend

Darin Jan 4, 2026

On January 4, 1925, a quarterbacking legend was born who would help define the Golden...

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The Texas Upset: Why the 2006 Rose Bowl is the Greatest National Championship Ever

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The 28-Point Miracle: How the Colts Staged the Greatest Playoff Comeback Since 1993

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High stakes and legendary moments define playoff football, but few games reach the mythical status...

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The 15-Point Miracle: The Broncos’ Iconic Playoff Comeback on January 4, 1992

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Some playoff games are forgettable, and some become legendary. For the Denver Broncos and the...

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The Duel in Dixie: How the Dallas Cowboys Staged the Greatest 4th Quarter Playoff Comeback Against the Falcons

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January 4, 1981 – The Atlanta Falcons, boasting a strong 12-4 record, hosted the storied...

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On January 4, 1986, the Miami Dolphins entered the AFC Divisional round facing the upstart...

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