Canes crowned nation's best in AP final poll
University of Miami claimed the national title, edging Notre Dame 39 first place votes to 19 and 1,474 points to 1,452 after Miami beat Alabama 33-25 in the Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame rose to second after defeating Colorado in the Orange Bowl, while Florida State and Colorado followed.
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Miami Hurricanes capture third national title with Sugar Bowl win
Miami earns its third national championship in seven seasons by routing Notre Dame rival Alabama 33 25 after Notre Dame toppled Colorado. quarterback Craig Erickson threw three TD passes as Dennis Erickson led the Hurricanes through a tough season and into the title game in New Orleans.
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Irish ruin Colorado title hopes in grind it out win
Notre Dame hands Colorado a 21 6 defeat in the Orange Bowl as the Irish stop a goal line stand and swing momentum with a second half surge. Tony Rice throws a key pass and Rocket Ismail breaks free for 35 yards as Notre Dame seals the win.
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Florida State Cruises Behind Willis in Fiesta Bowl Rout
Florida State defeats Nebraska 41-17 to claim its 10th straight win. Peter Tom Willis sets Fiesta Bowl records with 422 passing yards and five touchdowns, leading the Seminoles to a dominant performance over the Cornhuskers. Nebraska, 10-2, suffers a heavy postseason loss to end a long drought of New Year’s wins.
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