1976 National Champion Pitt Panthers: Miracle on Cardiac Hill

Set against the backdrop of a struggling football program, the narrative chronicles the resurgence of the University of Pittsburgh's team under the leadership of Johnny Majors. Key recruits Tony Dorsett and Al Romano played pivotal roles in revitalizing the Panthers, culminating in their 1976 NCAA National Championship victory. Dorsett's historic achievement as the first college running back to surpass two thousand yards in a season and his Heisman Trophy win highlight this remarkable turnaround in college football history, as recounted by author David Finoli.