On December 4th, 1956, Jim Brown ended his college football career with one of the greatest single-game performances in NCAA history. In Syracuse’s rivalry showdown with Colgate, Brown scored six touchdowns and kicked three extra points for a staggering 43 points — a school record and a jaw-dropping display of speed, power, and pure dominance.
This episode of Sports History Daily tells the full story behind Brown’s legendary finale, the rivalry that set the stage, and how this unforgettable performance helped launch one of the greatest careers in football history.
