Huskies end drought with 28-0 Rose Bowl win over Iowa
Washington, led by freshman Jacque Robinson with two touchdowns, shutout Iowa 28-0 in Pasadena. Pelluer passed for 142 yards as Washington’s defense stifled the Big Ten co-champion, earning Don James a 3-1 bowl record in five years.
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Clemson Tigers Triumph Over Nebraska In Orange Bowl
Clemson defeats Nebraska 22 15 in the Orange Bowl to claim a top rank, as Coach Danny Ford asserts national respect for Clemson. The Tigers outgain the Huskers with a stout defense and key special teams plays while Nebraska’s top rushing attack is stifled.
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Pitt Edges No 2 Georgia In Sugar Bowl Thriller
Dan Marino connected with tight end John Brown for a 33 yard touchdown with 35 seconds left as Pittsburgh stunned Georgia 24 20 in the Sugar Bowl. Brown recalled hearing nothing as the ball came in and described the celebratory pile in the end zone.
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Longhorns top Alabama in Cotton Bowl thriller 14 12
Texas coach Fred Akers outmaneuvers Bear Bryant as the Longhorns overcome a 10 0 deficit to beat Alabama 14 12 in the Cotton Bowl. Walter Lewis throws a TD for Alabama while Robert Brewer leads Texas with a 30 yard rushing TD and an 80 yard drive capped by Terry Orr. Akers calls a late safety that seals the win.
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Paterno Rates Nittany Lions No. 1 After USC Fiesta Win
Penn State coach Joe Paterno says his seventh-ranked team should be No. 1 after a 26-10 Fiesta Bowl upset of No. 8 USC. Cy Warner ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, while USC star Marcus Allen had 85 rushing yards and two fumbles.
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