However, the fans' opinion of Coach MacPherson changed when the program returned suddenly to national prominence in 1987 with an undefeated 11–0 regular season record. The team featured Maxwell Award-winning quarterback Don McPherson and fullback Daryl Johnston.
Despite initial opinions, the fans' view of Coach MacPherson improved when the program's fortunes dramatically improved to national prominence in 1987 with an undefeated 11–0 regular season. The team included Maxwell Award-winning quarterback Don McPherson and fullback Daryl Johnston.