1963 Orange Bowl
| Oklahoma Sooners Alabama Crimson Tide (8 ... | Oklahoma Sooners |
| Date | January 1, 1963 |
| Season | 1962 |
| Stadium | Orange Bowl |
What happened in the Orange Bowl?
Texas upset top-ranked Alabama, 21-17, in the first prime-time night game in Orange Bowl history. The Longhorns stopped Alabama quarterback Joe Namath just short of the goal line on a crucial fourth-down play late in the game that would have given the Crimson Tide the lead.
How did Nebraska beat Auburn in the 64 Orange Bowl?
Nebraska linebacker John Kirby batted away an Auburn pass on fourth down as the final seconds ticked away in the '64 Orange, giving his team a 13-7 win. Both teams came into the Orange Bowl with identical 10-1 records with Nebraska ranked fifth and Auburn sixth in the UPI poll.
How many Orange Bowl records were broken in 2012?
• In 2012, nine different Orange Bowl records were either tied or broken when West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33. * -- Game moved to December 31 in 2014.
When did the Orange Bowl get its name?
In 1935, the bowl was revamped, not guaranteeing a spot for anyone (although Miami did play) and renamed the Orange Bowl. • William "Refrigerator" Perry helped hold down the Nebraska offense to give Clemson a 22-15 victory -- and the national title -- in 1982.
Who won the 1964 Orange Bowl?
Nebraska CornhuskersPart of the 1963–64 bowl game season, it featured the sixth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Big Eight Conference and the #5 Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Nebraska scored early and won 13–7....1964 Orange BowlStadiumOrange BowlLocationMiami, FloridaFavoriteAuburn by 3 pointsAttendance72,6479 more rows
Who played in the 1964 Orange Bowl?
A record run by Dennis Claridge, record field goals by Dave Theisen and clutch defense — those were the ingredients the Nebraska Cornhuskers used to stop a fine Auburn team and win the 1964 Orange Bowl game, 13-7.
Who played in the Orange Bowl in 1965?
The 1965 Orange Bowl, part of the 1964–65 bowl season, was the 31st edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, on Friday, January 1....1965 Orange Bowl.Texas LonghornsAlabama Crimson Tide2117Head coach: Darrell RoyalHead coach: Bear BryantAP Coaches 5 5AP Coaches 1 12 more rows
Who has won the Orange Bowl the most?
OklahomaOklahoma (20) and Nebraska (17) have competed in the most Orange Bowls, and Oklahoma has won a record 12 Orange Bowls. In 1984 local Miami University won its first national championship when it defeated Nebraska, 31-30, in the Orange Bowl.
Who played in the 1968 Orange Bowl?
The 1968 Orange Bowl was the 34th edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, on Monday, January 1. The third-ranked Oklahoma Sooners of the Big Eight Conference defeated the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), 26–24.
Who played in the 1966 Orange Bowl?
The 1966 Orange Bowl was the 32nd edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, January 1....1966 Orange Bowl.Alabama Crimson TideNebraska Cornhuskers(8–1–1)(10–0)SECBig Eight3928Head coach: Bear BryantHead coach: Bob Devaney1 more row
Did Joe Namath win a national championship at Alabama?
College football career A year after being suspended for the final two games of the regular season, Namath led the Tide to a national championship in 1964. During his time at the University of Alabama, Namath led the team to a 29–4 record over three seasons. Bryant called Namath "the greatest athlete I ever coached".
When did Joe Namath play in the Orange Bowl?
1965The Sports of The Times column on Wednesday, about the 1965 Orange Bowl game, between Alabama and Texas, the same teams that played in the Bowl Championship Series title game on Thursday night, misstated the given name of a tackle who helped stop Alabama's Joe Namath at the goal line on the game's pivotal play.
Who was Alabama's quarterback in 1965?
quarterback Ken StablerHowever, Alabama quarterback Ken Stabler thought the Tide gained a first down on the previous play and threw the ball out-of-bounds on a fourth down play and turned the ball over on downs back to the Vols.
What is the biggest bowl game ever?
The Rose Bowl Game has been the most heavily attended bowl game since 1945, and the Rose Bowl itself is still the largest stadium of any that currently plays host to a postseason game.
Which bowl game pays the most?
College Football Playoff gamesNameFirst GameMost Recent Per Team Payout (+ Revenue Pool)Rose Bowl Game1902 (annual since 1916)$4,000,000Orange Bowl1935$6,000,000 (as semifinal)Sugar Bowl1935$4,000,000Cotton Bowl Classic1937$6,000,000 (as semifinal)2 more rows
Why is it called Orange Bowl?
The Orange Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game played in the Miami metropolitan area....Orange BowlPrevious stadiumsMiami Field (1935–1937) Miami Orange Bowl (1938–January 1996, 1999)Previous locationsMiami, Florida (1935–January 1996, 1999)18 more rows
Who won the 1960 Orange Bowl?
Missouri held Navy Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award winner Joe Bellino to just four yards rushing and came away a 21-14 winner on a day of big plays. Missouri avenged a 1960 Orange Bowl loss and would have finished the season as national champion had it not been for a regular season-ending loss to Kansas.
Who batted away an Auburn pass in the Orange Bowl?
Nebraska linebacker John Kirby batted away an Auburn pass on fourth down as the final seconds ticked away in the '64 Orange, giving his team a 13-7 win. Both teams came into the Orange Bowl with identical 10-1 records with Nebraska ranked fifth and Auburn sixth in the UPI poll. The AP poll figured it the another way.
Who was the quarterback for Georgia in the 60 Orange Bowl?
Georgia 14 Missouri 0. The nation was first introduced to quarterback Fran Tarkenton in the '60 Orange Bowl Classic, as the Georgia senior used his scrambling ability to lead his team to a 14-0 win over Missouri. Tarkenton threw for two touchdowns on broken plays and completed nine of 16 passes for 131 yards.
Who was the Alabama coach in the Orange Bowl?
Alabama coach Bear Bryant gave quarterback Steve Sloan the green light to throw on any down, and Sloan set Orange Bowl passing records in leading the Tide to a 39-28 victory over powerhouse Nebraska. The Tide's Perkins caught an Orange Bowl-record nine passes for 159 yards, a mark that stood for 25 years.
Who was the coach of the Louisiana State Tigers?
Louisiana State's Paul Dietzel, coaching his last game for the Tigers, watched while his team turned Colorado punts into scores in a 25-7 triumph over the Big Seven opponent. Dietzel had noticed a quirk in the Colorado center's snaps and used it to his team's advantage in this battle of top 10, once-beaten teams.
Why is the NCAA not recognizing the bowl?
Technically, under the circumstances, the NCAA could not recognize it as a bowl because one team was guaranteed a spot in the game regardless of record. In 1935, the bowl was revamped, not guaranteeing a spot for anyone (although Miami did play) ...
What was the name of the event that was built around a New Year's Day football game?
History: Orange Bowl. After the Tournament of Roses organizers had such success with the Rose Bowl, in 1926, leaders in Miami tried to do the same thing with a "Fiesta of the American Tropics.". Unlike the Rose Bowl, which was created after the Tournament of Roses Parade was started, the Fiesta was built around a New Year's Day football game.
What was the name of the football team that played in the 1953 Orange Bowl?
< 1952. 1954 >. The 1953 Orange Bowl, part of the 1952 bowl game season, took place on January 1, 1953, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide , representing the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Syracuse Orangemen, competing as a football independent.
Where was the Orange Bowl in Miami?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The 1953 Orange Bowl, part of the 1952 bowl game season, took place on January 1, 1953, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Syracuse Orangemen, competing as a football independent.
What was the record of the 1952 Syracuse football team?
Syracuse. See also: 1952 Syracuse Orangemen football team. The 1952 Syracuse squad finished the regular season with a record of 7–2 and as winners of the Lambert Trophy for the first time in school history. The Orangemen accepted a bid to play in the Orange Bowl after Navy declined the initial bid.
How many points did Alabama win in the 2008 GMAC?
Alabama won the game by a record margin of 61–6. The 55-point margin of victory remained the largest for a bowl game until the 2008 GMAC Bowl, and still stands as the largest margin of victory for an Alabama football team in a bowl game.
What was Alabama's record in 1952?
Alabama. The 1952 Alabama squad posted their best overall record the 1950s, finishing 9–2 leading into the postseason. However, losses to Tennessee and Georgia Tech cost the Tide an SEC title. The day after defeating Maryland 27–7, Alabama accepted a bid to play in the Orange Bowl on New Years Day.
Did the Orangemen score again?
The Orangem en did not score again while the Crimson Tide scored 54 unanswered points. Alabama extended their lead to 21–6 at the half with two touchdowns on a one-yard Bobby Marlow run and a 50-yard Thomas Tharp reception from Hobson.
Did Alabama play in the Orange Bowl?
The day after defeating Maryland 27–7, Alabama accepted a bid to play in the Orange Bowl on New Years Day. The appearance marked the second for Alabama in the Orange Bowl, as they defeated Boston College 37–21 in the 1943 game.
