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    What Bowl did SU play in and who did they defeat to win the National Championship in 1960?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Cotton Bowl and Texas. SU beat Texas 23-14. 1961 Hiesman winner won the player of the game award.

    Who was the head coach of the 1960 National Champs?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Ben Schwartzwalder.

    Which year did SU win its first National Championship with an undefeated season?Syracuse University Orangemen

      1960. SU's first National Championship was in 1960.

    Who won a Heisman Award?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Ernie Davis. Davis passed away from Leukemea before he started his pro career. Csonka finished in second to Gary Beban in 1967, McPherson finished second to Tim Brown in 1987. Davis won it in 1961, the year after SU won its first and only National Championship.

    Floyd Little won a Heisman Trophy?Syracuse University Orangemen

      False. Although an All-American in 1965 and 1966, Little failed to win the Heisman, losing out to Mike Garrett and Steve Spurrier.

    Who was the 1988 Sugar Bowl MVP?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Don McPherson. McPherson led SU to an 11-0-1 record and were tied by Auburn in the Sugar Bowl.

    Which Orange quarterback great led the team to four consecutive bowl appearances?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Donovan McNabb. During McNabb's tenure, the Orange played in the Gator, Liberty, Fiesta and Orange Bowls.

    Which former Orange great was also an All-American lacrosse player?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Jim Brown. Brown was a highly regarded lacrosse player, and arguably the greatest athlete to ever play at SU.

    Which former Orange WR was drafted in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Marvin Harrison. Harrison had 2,728 yards in his SU career and was the school's all-time leading receiver.

    What former Orangeman was an All-Pro with the NY Giants and led them to their first Super Bowl?Syracuse University Orangemen

      Joe Morris. Joe Morris had 4,299 yards in his four year career at Syracuse.

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