The Colorado Buffaloes and the world of college football lost a legend with the passing of Bill McCartney on Friday. At 84, McCartney left behind a remarkable legacy, both on and off the field, after battling dementia in his later years.

Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, died Friday. He was 84.

Former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney died after a long ilneess at 84. McCartney was 93-55-5 in 13 seasons at the reins of the Buffaloes, guiding them to a national championship in 1990.