Miami and Penn State Vie for 1987 New Year's Bowl Title
Miami led by Heisman winner Vinny Testaverde faces Penn State's stout defense anchored by Shane Conlan in a Fiesta Bowl national championship clash. The matchup marks a rare No 1 vs No 2 bowl game with Penn State seeking a fourth undefeated season under coach Joe Paterno.
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Trey Bauer
Pete Giftipoulos
Joe Paterno
Jamie Morris
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Darryl Harris
Rose Bowl Preview Michigan Faces Arizona State In Buckle-Down Showdown
Michigan and Arizona State meet in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for the first time as the Wolverines boast a 8-11 bowl record and 14th Rose Bowl appearance while ASU arrives 8-5 after a Holiday Bowl loss last year. Bo Schembechler helms Michigan with QB Jim Harbaugh leading the offense and John Cooper directs ASU with QB Jeff Van Raanphorst.
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Oklahoma vs Arkansas Orange Bowl clash headlines bowl showdown
Oklahoma seeks a 11th Orange Bowl win in a storied Bowl record against Arkansas the SWC runner up. Oklahoma features Jamelle Holieway Lydell Carr and Barry Switzer nearing his 10th Bowl bid while Arkansas relies on Greg Thomas and James Shibest as they chase a landmark upset in a high scoring shootout.
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Cotton Bowl clash pits Texas A&M defending title against Auburn
Ohio State leads a history rich Citrus Bowl and Cotton Bowl slate with star players Jim Karsatos Cris Carter and Vince Workman driving a 10-10 bowl record and a 26.6 point per game offense while Texas A M coached by Jackie Sherrill brings a 32.7 scoring team and 111.1 rushing yards allowed per game into the matchup.
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Jackie Sherrill
Sugar Bowl Preview Highlights Nebraska LSU Rivalry
Nebraska seeks Sugar Bowl third appearance amid past meetings on Jan 1. Coach Tom Osborne’s bowls record stands 7 6 as LSU coach Bill Arnsparger plans final Sugar Bowl. Hodson and Taylor headline high scoring offenses with strong rushing and passing stats across 1980s college football era.
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First Citrus Bowl appearance and USC Auburn headlining
The Citrus Bowl marks a Jan 1 first for the Citrus, with Southern Cal making its first Citrus appearance and Auburn appearing after an 82 season. Auburn beat Boston College 33 26 in its last bowl. USC seeks its 500th win, one of 25 schools to reach that total, and this is the Trojans first meeting with Auburn. USC 7 10 1 vs SEC. Auburn 2 1 vs Pac 10. USC 30th bowl, fifth outside Rose. last bowl was 85 Aloha loss to Alabama 24 3.
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Fiesta Bowl Preview Highlights Miami Penn State Clash
Common opponents show Miami ahead in key games while fans and coaches debate the winner. Analysts cite Vinny Testaverde as the edge for Miami, with praise from Currey Nehlen Gottfried Baker as they weigh the national title matchup.
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Dooley Leaves Tech in Peach Bowl Showdown with NC State
Virginia Tech coach Bill Dooley ends nine years at Tech after a settlement over his athletic director duties as No. 18 North Carolina State meets in the Peach Bowl. Both 8-2-1, the teams play at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium with 55 000 expected, telecast by Mizlou. Sheridan rebuilds NC State after a 3-8 season following his move from Furman.
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