Classic Sports Illustrated college football covers

From Paul Hornung to Desmond Howard, Shirley MacLaine to the Bear, plenty of Heisman heavies and compelling characters have graced our cover during the past 45 years. In a special photo gallery, we take a look back at some of the most memorable Sports Illustrated college football covers.

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Sep. 27, 1954

Oct. 29, 1956

Oct. 18, 1957

Nov. 24, 1958

Jul. 20, 1964

Oct. 12, 1964

Aug. 15, 1966

Nov. 20, 1967

Nov. 22, 1971

Sep. 9, 1974

Nov. 8, 1976

Sep. 10, 1979

Oct. 5, 1981

Nov. 8, 1982

Sep. 26, 1983

Jan. 11, 1988

Sep. 23, 1991

Oct. 2, 1994

Nov. 13, 1995

Dec. 1, 1997