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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1988

Page

11

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.

Big Ten Alexander Haig Jessica Hahn Chicago Cubs Michigan State Southern California USC Trojans Spartans Wayne Duke DUKE MSU Spartan Bobby McAllister McAllister Andre Rison NBC Merlin Olsen Rison Olsen Jim Everett Jim Harbaugh Chuck Long Jack Trudeau National Football League Pacific-10 Chuck Hartlieb Iowa Dan McGwire Indiana Dave Schnell Hoosiers Dave Kramme Schnell Michigan Ohio State Illinois Purdue John Langeloh George Perles California Perles Wolves Notre Dame Florida State East Lansing Cooper Earle Bruce Woody Hayes Bruce Buckeyes Tennessee Iowa State Clay Stapleton Tommy Prothro Oregon State UCLA Pasadena Calif

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.

Miami Fla Oklahoma Hurricanes Steve Walsh Johnson University of Miami Associated Press

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.

Greg Cox Miami Michigan State Lorenzo White Cal Pasadena Calif White Spartans John Langeloh Trojans East Lansing Southern Cal Rodney Peete Todd Krumm Rose

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.

Dallas Tim Brown Texas A&m University Notre Dame Brown A&m Aggies Warren Barhorst Alex Morris Woodrow Wilson

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.

Ohio State John Cooper Buckeye Columbus Ohio Cooper Ohio State University Notre Dame Rome Helen Bruce University Edward Jennings Jennings

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