Warner leads Penn State past USC in Fiesta Bowl
Penn State trounced USC 26-10 as Curt Warner outgained Marcus Allen and earned Offensive Player of the Game with 145 rushing yards and two TDs. Allen managed 85 yards and two costly fumbles as Penn State, led by Leo Wisniewski and Chet Parlavecchio, sealed a 10-2 season, while USC finished 9-3. Penn State coach Joe Paterno called the win a strong credential for national ranking.
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Washington Huskies blank Iowa in Rose Bowl for first shutout since 1953
Washington upset Iowa 28-0 in Pasadena as freshman Jacque Robinson rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Fullback Vince Cody added a 1-yard score, while Iowa quarterback Gordy Bohannon fumbled twice and was intercepted twice. The win gave Washington a 10-2 season and kept the Pac-10 pride intact with a strong Rose Bowl showing.
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Thomas shines for Panthers in Sugar Bowl setback
Georgia and Pitt met in a Sugar Bowl battle where Bryan Thomas outshined Herschel Walker on the field. Walker's seniors faced a painful finish as Pitt secured a late clinching score and coach Vince Dooley praised the Bulldogs despite the defeat. Walker defended his future plans, while Buck Belue lamented the one play that defined the game.
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Pitt Triumphs In Sugar Bowl Thriller Over Georgia
Dan Marino starred with 261 passing yards and three touchdowns as Pitt edged Georgia 24 20 in the Sugar Bowl. Herschel Walker ran for 64 yards on 25 carries and fumbled late, while Pitt’s defense stifled the Heisman hopeful. Clemson’s Orange Bowl win over Nebraska shaped national votes as Pitt climbs in final rankings.
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Texas rallies past Alabama in Cotton Bowl thriller
Texas coach Fred Akers engineered a comeback from a 10 point deficit to beat Alabama 14 12 in the Cotton Bowl. QB Robert Brewer sparked two late Texas drives including an 80 yard march and Terry Orr’s 8 yard TD, while Walter Lewis threw a 6 yard TD for Alabama. Brewer earned offensive MVP honors as Akers secured a signature win and preserved Bryant’s chance at a seventh straight bowl crown.
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