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Hail Flutie: BC's Miracle Finish Stuns Miami!
17 Mar
Summary
- Bernie Kosar's 447 passing yards couldn't secure victory for Miami.
- Doug Flutie's '55 Flood Tip' pass led to a miraculous game-winning score.
- The 'Hail Flutie' became a legendary college football moment.

On Black Friday, November 23, 1984, college football witnessed one of its most iconic games as No. 10 Boston College clashed with No. 12 Miami. The contest featured a thrilling duel between future NFL quarterbacks Bernie Kosar for Miami and Doug Flutie for Boston College.
Miami held a narrow 45-41 lead with mere seconds left on the clock. In a moment now etched in sports lore, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie, under immense pressure, launched the ball on what became known as '55 Flood Tip.' The pass found receiver Gerard Phelan, who secured the touchdown as time expired.
This improbable play resulted in a dramatic 47-45 victory for Boston College. Flutie's performance, which included 472 passing yards and three touchdowns, earned him the 1984 Heisman Trophy. The 'Hail Flutie' remains the benchmark for miraculous finishes in collegiate football history.




