Greatest College Football Players by Number: 1-33
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Joe Montana, QB, Notre Dame (1975-78)
His career was full of memorable comebacks. As a junior he led the Irish to a national championship and a victory over No. 1 Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The next year, with his team trailing 34-12 after three quarters against Houston, Montana led the Irish to a dramatic 35-34 win in the Cotton Bowl.

Runner-up:
Carson Palmer, QB, USC (1999-02)
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