Michigan State Wins Rose Bowl in Big Ten Thriller
Michigan State defeats USC 20-17 to complete an undefeated Big Ten season. A late 36-yard field goal by John Langeloh with 4:14 remaining proved decisive as Spartans quarterback Bobby McAllister connected with Andre Rison for a key 36-yard gain setting up the game winner. Coach George Perles earns Big Ten hero status.
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Miami Wins National Title With 20 14 Victory Over Oklahoma
No. 2 Miami defeats No. 1 Oklahoma 20 14 in the Orange Bowl to finish 12 0 for the season. Steve Walsh throws two touchdowns, and Miami's defense shuts down Oklahoma as the Hurricanes clinch the national championship. Oklahoma’s 20 game win streak ends. Miami earns its second title in five years.
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Rose Bowl Upset Sparks MSU Victory Over USC
Michigan State, ranked eighth, beat No. 16 Southern Cal 20-17 in Pasadena to end Pac-10 Rose Bowl dominance. Lorenzo White rushed 113 yards with two scores, John Langeloh kicked the deciding field goal with 4:14 left as USC turnovers doomed the Trojans.
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Aggies teach Irish lesson in humility at Cotton Bowl
In Dallas the 52nd Cotton Bowl saw Texas A M rout Notre Dame 35-10 as Heisman winner Tim Brown lost composure. A M’s 12th Man non scholarship squad helped swing momentum with Alex Morris’ late second quarter interception. Brown was penalized for a flagrant personal foul after tackling a tackle on Barhorst and left the field.
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Cooper Aims High as Ohio State Names New Head Coach
John Cooper, 50, introduced as Ohio State's 21st head coach, says the goal is to win the national championship and the Rose Bowl. He contrasts Rose Bowl trips with titles, notes fans' desire for success, and defends job security while stressing recruiting and public relations strengths.
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