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This Fiesta Bowl was the first in the game's history to decide the national championship, launching it into the top tier of bowls. [5] No. 6 Penn State defeated No. [4] Michigan regained the #2 spot after their 317 victory over Purdue, coupled with Penn State's close 1715 victory over unranked Maryland that same day. No. The majority of the game was a seesaw battle. 7 Auburn beat No. While many of the players were quick to point out their most memorable moments from the 1986 season and the National Championship game, they made a point to attribute the success to the team spirit Paterno and the coaching staff has always expected from the program. Find out more. Many of the players from that 1986 team went on to great careers. Visit ESPN to view the Penn State Nittany Lions team roster for the current season We're going to be jacked up. All-Americans. Nobody was losing it in the huddle, nobody was screaming. The Nittany Lions return 41 letterwinners and 15 starters for the 2011 season, (7 offense, 7 defense, 1 specialist), as well as 17 players that have starting experience. Penn State wore their blue home jerseys, while Miami wore their white road jerseys. The Sugar Bowl agreed to take the loser of the Oklahoma-Nebraska game to match the SEC winner, and the Orange Bowl agreed to take the second place SWC team to match the Big 8 winner. 3 Oklahoma, No. [1] Just ask Cincinnati or any number of other college football have-nots who, week after week, are willing to serve as fodder for powerhouses like Miami and Penn State, most of whom have discovered that a prerequisite for a trip to the top of the pollsand into a major bowl gameis a cream-puff schedule. The Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of Pennsylvania State University. Thirteen Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1987 NFL Draft. 4 Nebraska, and No. The next season, Miami had a chance to win the national title in their home stadium against #1 Nebraska in the Orange Bowl and did. '", On second-and-goal, Testaverde dropped back, but Tim Johnson broke free and sacked him. 5 Michigan. 2 Penn State shut out West Virginia 19-0, No. 4 Oklahoma and No. This Fiesta Bowl was the first in the game's history to decide the national championship, launching it into the top tier of bowls. "[Chris] Conlin looked at me and instead of complaining, which probably would have been appropriate, he said, 'Great, that's more chicken for us,' " Dozier said as he and Russo began to hysterically laugh together. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. No. 1 Miami finished undefeated with a 36-10 win over East Carolina, and No. Jim Sarni of the South Florida SunSentinel wrote that Jones "kept the telecast flowing with his controlled style" and "did not get carried away by the delirious finish," Griese "supplied the key insight" and "was able to express himself again" after working an entire football season alongside a loquacious Marv Albert and Cefalo "got better as the telecast went on" despite being "overexcited."[11]. "Having teammates you can trust. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 3 Oklahoma, and No. If an independent was either first or second in the rankings, their bowl matchup would be determined by what bowl game the other team in the top two was tied to and that bowl would serve as the national championship game. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). 3 Nebraska, No. The 1982 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. (); : No. It was the Hurricanes' 61st season of football. 6 Nebraska overwhelmed Kansas 70-0. 4 Michigan defeated Wisconsin 34-17, and No. Dozier and defensive tackle Tim Johnson all were honored. 3 Nebraska won 27-24 in a back-and-forth game at South Carolina, No. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer Joe Paterno, Penn State finished 12-0 after a 14-10 victory against the Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl. The color commentators with Jones were Bob Griese and Jimmy Cefalo, the latter completing his first full year as a game analyst with the network. Despite its growing prestige, the Fiesta was not considered by many to be a major bowl game. The 1986 team produced many Penn State household names, including team captains, Shane Conlan, John Shaffer, Steve Smith and Bob White. The Heisman Trophy is given to the year's most outstanding player. Sports Reference . You are going to need him to knock that ball down or to make that sack. For information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and purchasing season tickets, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can call 1-800-648-8269 (1-800-NITTANY). Penn State's 1986 national championship team was collection of 'great players, but good people' Updated: Oct. 09, 2011, 3:39 a.m. | Published: Oct. 09, 2011, 2:39 a.m. NEW! September 6: No. He led the team in tackles during the National Championship season with 79; 67 of which were solo stops. 6 Nebraska, which defeated Illinois 59-14, moved into the top five: No. Newspaper Page Text NOVEMBER 6, 1986 Collegian PAGE 6 Gorniak in Spotlight for Cubs 1986-87 Season University RelationsThe Penn State-Behrend Cubs officially laun ched their 1986-87 basketball season when they suited up for practice Wednesday, October 15.- 2 Miami, No. It was the difference in the 19-17 win that moved the Lions to #6. Penn State School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 5 Michigan squeaked past No. They will be quick to point out losing was never an option. 1 Oklahoma hosted No. [6] All the bowl games attempted to line up participants before the official bids were extended on November 22. Reilly, Rick It Only Hurts For A Little While. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. That memory was one of many shared amongst the former teammates making their return to Happy Valley. He intercepted Testaverde twice in the title clash, and his return of a fourth quarter pick to the Hurricanes' five-yard line set up Dozier's game-winning touchdown. While the possibility existed for a split national championship, neither team won their bowl game. "[6] This game also was decided by a late field goal, but this time it was an Ohio State miss which gave Michigan a 26-24 victory. Over the past six years the Nittany Lions have won two Big Ten Championships, won four bowl games and played in five New Year's or Bowl Championship Series (BCS) games, the nation's third-highest total. ", Reggie Taylor of the Cincinnati Bearcats, who had played both teams said, "It's harder to run against Penn State. Coached by Joe Paterno, they defeated Miami (Fl) 1410 in the Fiesta Bowl. . 4 Oklahoma, and No. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's undefeated 1986 National Championship team will be featured Saturday, Oct. 5 in the latest episode of the Big Ten Network's Big Ten Elite series. Each of these bowls was required to take at least one conference's champion as per their charters regardless of the team's rank; the Southwest Conference champion hosted the Cotton, the Big Ten Conference and Pac-10 Conference matched up in the Rose, the Big 8 Conference champion hosted the Orange, and the Southeastern Conference champion hosted the Sugar Bowl. "We had some great leaders (seniors) Shane Conlan, Timmy Johnson, Bob White," he said. 3 Oklahoma and No. Nittany Lions' Unbeaten 1986 National Championship Squad to be Honored at Iowa Clash - Penn State Athletics Penn State Nittany Lions Scoreboard Composite Schedule football Nov 11 vs. 6 Penn State beat Temple 45-15. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 1 and Penn State No. 1 Oklahoma faced off against No. 4 Oklahoma crushed Kansas 64-3. The team also featured All-Americans Jerome Brown, Dan Sileo, and Bennie Blades on defense, future NFL Hall-of-Famer Michael Irvin at wide receiver, and fullback Alonzo Highsmith, the third overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft. Penn State football brought in five transfer portal additions and eight true freshmen at the start of the first summer session earlier this month. 5 Penn State. Year College Status; 1982: Penn State: Redshirted: 1983: Penn State: Roster: 1984: Penn State: Roster: 1985: Penn State: Lettered: 1986: Penn State: Lettered Even with a national championship at stake, though, Penn State linebacker Pete Giftopoulos said the Penn State defense stayed calm. Rankings from AP Poll. A 2816 defeat of Oklahoma by #2 Miami on September 27 pushed Miami into the #1 ranking, with Alabama moving into the #2 spot. The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Jimmy Johnson and played their home games at the Orange Bowl. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Also 110 and undefeated, the Nittany Lions had nonetheless looked rather beatable, with close wins against Cincinnati, Maryland, and Notre Dame, all teams with .500 records or worse. 2 Penn State barely got past Maryland 17-15, with the Terrapins falling short on a last-minute two-point conversion attempt. The 1986 Heisman Trophy winner, Vinny Testaverde starred at quarterback. Dozier 6-yard touchdown run, Massimo Manca kick good, The game was also the national title game for either the. The top five in the next poll was No. Paterno called for a bootleg and Knizer took it around the end for a touchdown. 56th NCAA Wrestling Tournament 1986 3/13/1986 to 3/15/1986 at Iowa Champions and Place Winners Top Ten Team Scores Outstanding Wrestler: Marty Kistler . 1 Miami won 45-13 at Cincinnati, No. The connection put the Hurricanes inside the five with 45 seconds left. Part of the 1986-87 bowl game season, the 1987 Fiesta Bowl also served as the National Championship Game, between the No. Our line moves a lot, and it gave Penn State problems." After impressing in spring practice, he is a Nittany Lions newcomer to watch during the 2023 season. The 1986 Miami Hurricanes were the most dominant team in college football. No. Today, I feel the same way coming in and meeting everybody you haven't seen for a while.". The last remaining major conference race was also decided this week, as No. 3 Miami, No. 9 Ohio State 16-10 in the Kickoff Classic on August 27 and Miami won 34-14 at South Carolina on August 30, but no new poll was taken the following week. 4 Michigan, and No. [5] Nevertheless, Michigan trailed in the fourth quarter and scored a touchdown to tie the game at 17 with only two minutes to go. The 1986 season also was highlighted by a Nittany Lion defense that that held nine opponents to 15 points or less, while also winning four games by six points or fewer. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Preseason Player Profile. You just can't do that."[6]. 1 Miami won 58-14 at West Virginia, No. # Name Class QB: 15: Drew Allar: So: QB: 9: Beau Pribula: So: RB: 10: Record: 12-0 (1st of 105) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Fiesta Bowl 14-10 versus Miami (FL). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Coaching History. 2. On fourth-and-goal, with 18 seconds left, Testaverde threw to the end zone, but was intercepted by Giftopoulos. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 2 Penn State, No. 1 Miami was idle, while No. 1 Miami beat Tulsa 23-10. (This was the latest episode in a difficult year for Cal coach Joe Kapp, who had unzipped his pants in front of the Seattle media following an embarrassing 5018 loss against Washington in October and would be fired after the season.) Do you have a blog? The Michigan loss on November15 set Miami and Penn State at #1 and #2. On Sept. 6, the Nittany Lions played the first night game at Beaver Stadium in the season opener against Temple. 1 ranked Miami Hurricanes, and the No. The next poll featured No. : "Somebody asked me earlier today if I thought this was going to be Joe's last year and I'm fascinated that it's been 30 years that I've been asked that question," former running back John Greene said with a laugh. 7 Ohio State, both undefeated in Big Ten play, met to determine who would be the Sun Devils Rose Bowl opponent. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Arkansas' victory over Texas was the Razorbacks' first win in Austin since 1966. Check out the detailed 1985-86 Penn State Nittany Lions Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Matt Knizer came off the bench. 2 Miami dominated Texas Tech 61-11, No. 5 LSU completed their schedule by defeating Tulane 37-17. Read more about our data coverage. September 20: No. College Stats. The top five remained the same in the next poll. A No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It drew a 25.1 rating for NBC, which the bowl organizers claimed was a record for any college football game; the 1980 Rose Bowl, which NBC also aired, drew a 28.6 rating but was seen in fewer homes than the Fiesta Bowl, which was viewed in 21.9 million versus the 21.8 million the Rose Bowl had been viewed in.[2]. 2 Miami was idle. Since its debut in December 1971, one team from the West was often invited, but the Fiesta Bowl was not bound by geography. The 1986 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season.Led by 21st-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a record of 12-0.Penn State defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 14-10, in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to win Paterno's second consensus national championship. No. Robinson was one of the top in-state recruits for Penn State in the Class of 2023 and he could very well be a part of a linebacking nucleus in the coming years. Penn State made believers out of 'Bama and gave two minor bowls major hopes for New Year's Day. Miami outgained Penn State on the field, 445 yards to 162, with 22 first downs compared to the Nittany Lions' eight. They're so disciplined you can't exploit their weaknesses as much." An Arizona State win over Cal, combined with a UCLA loss to Stanford, enabled the Sun Devils to clinch the Pac-10 and Rose Bowl Berth on November8. This was a major blow for the Sooners, who would finish the 1986 season ranked first in all four major defensive statistical categories a feat not to be duplicated until 2012, by Alabama but remained stuck behind Miami in the polls for the rest of the year. 13 Florida. The 1986 season was capped by Penn State's epic 14-10, down to the wire victory over Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, June 3, 6:45AM. On third down, Testaverde threw incomplete into the flat. Twenty-five years after going undefeated en route to winning the National Championship, members of that memorable Penn State team returned to Happy Valley still as close as they were when they defeated a heavily favored No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. (The Orange moved to night in 1965, the Sugar in 1982). Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game. Prospects; 2017 Top 100 | St. Louis Cardinals. Pittsburgh Steelers / 3rd / 38th pick / 1964. Penn State defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 1410, in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to win Paterno's second consensus national championship. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 5 Oklahoma achieved their second consecutive shutout, 38-0 at Iowa State, and No. Former fullback Tim Manoa and kicker Massimo Manca look on as the 1986 National Championship team is honored at half time of Iowa game at Beaver Stadium. "They had Testaverde. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Alabama beat No. With Penn State and Miami already written off to the bidding winner between the Fiesta and Citrus bowls, the other bowls made similar arrangements to take second-place teams. NBC also added a 15-minute pregame show co-hosted by Bob Costas and Ahmad Rashad. 1 Miami shut out Northern Illinois 34-0, No. At the time, the structure of the New Year's Day games saw the Fiesta and Cotton Bowls played first, with the Rose Bowl starting around 4:45 pm EST and the Orange and Sugar Bowls played at night at the same time. Penn State Wrestling History and Records. Penn State Alumni in the NFL Photo Gallery Poz Pride of Lions Research Data Rip Salt & Pepper Stuff Their Guys --> December 3, 2001 This site selected: "Pennsylvania . NCAA Champions. All rights reserved. Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1986 NFL Draft. The following is a list of Penn State University American football players. November 8: No. 3 Michigans 31-7 victory at Purdue, and the Wolverines moved up in the next poll. However, the Lions relished their underdog status and their ability to shut teams down with a stifling, highly rated defense. 2 matchup the previous season between Iowa and Michigan had decided the race for the 1986 Rose Bowl; in the 1986 rematch, the No. 2 Alabama 23-3 in Tuscaloosa. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. A fourth down completion to Brian Blades went for 31 yards and moved Miami into Penn State territory. That season, a Penn State record 13 players from the National Championship winning team were selected in the NFL draft, including first round picks Dozier and linebacker Shane Conlan. Do you have a sports website? Penn State was primed for a different result in 1986 though, as the team featured 17 returning fifth-year seniors. Conference Champions. (); : The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the national championship. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. November 27-29: No. Record Book. Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Cross Country Cross Country: . The game was described by many commentators as a battle between "Good versus Evil. Roster. "So I'm so glad to see the family come out and support him on the field.". If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. New York Jets / 6th / 43rd pick / 1964. The 1986 Nittany Lions recorded an unblemished 12-0 record after defeating No. 1 in the preseason AP Poll, followed by No. 3 Nebraska, No. Dozier said. "[8] With Penn State considered the "good" and Miami considered the "evil. The penalty for batting loose balls forward in the field of play or anywhere in the end zone now includes loss of down. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. The game had been referred to as the "Duel in the Desert. Addthis. 4 Alabama won 21-7 at No. No. No. It was only the fifth time in college football history that there had been two #1 vs #2 games in the same football season. The Baseball Cube. 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Minnesota was a 25point underdog in a road game against No. 4 Arizona State lost 34-17 at Arizona. 2 Miami, No. On the ensuing Minnesota possession, quarterback Rickey Foggie scrambled to put Chip Lohmiller in field goal position; Lohmiller connected for a 2017 Gophers victory. Current Rosters; Milwaukee Brewers | Richmond Flying Squirrels. Leslie Small Jul 30, 2008 Advertisement A man who played for Penn State's 1986 national championship football team says State College Police violated his civil rights -- and he's hoping to take his battle to the Supreme Court. 4 UCLA, and No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This time, there would be a matchup between Miami and Penn State, requiring a different plan as to how to resolve where the game would be taking place. Read more about our data coverage. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. A No. Instead of having a team of individuals, we had a true team.". The 2023-24 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team will represent Michigan State University in the 2023-24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. College Football Data Warehouse. Played at night on Friday, January 2, it matched the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes and #2 Penn State Nittany Lions. The Hurricanes committed seven turnovers, including five interceptions thrown by Testaverde the last of which, in the end zone with 18 seconds left, won the game for the Nittany Lions. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). 4 Michigan defeated Michigan State 27-6. 3 Nebraska beat Missouri 48-17. The 2023 Penn State Nittany Lions football team will represent Pennsylvania State University in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Don't call them underdogs. And that is what it is all about. 5 LSU. Miami came into the game No. No. Instead, that distinction was given to four other New Year's bowls the Cotton, Rose, Sugar, and Orange were all considered major bowls. The Fiesta Bowl had been played on New Year's Day since the 1982 game. Since the start of the 2005 season, Penn State has earned a 58-19 record, with its 75.3 winning percentage among the top 10 percent in the nation. 1 Miami was idle. 3 Michigan, No. Since these teams had no ties to any conference, bowl committees were free to invite them as they saw fit. 1 Oklahoma, No. And now with those players professional days behind them, they still remain one thing today -- a family. "This is a team that went through the process together," Dozier said. 1 ranked Miami Hurricanes, and the No. The climate of college football was different in 1986, as there were twenty-four independents, as opposed to four in 2017. October 4: No. And don't call them a team of destiny. They had [Alonzo] Highsmith," starting nose tackle Mike Russo said. David DeLassus. Twenty-five years later, that bond is as strong as ever. Penn State defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 27-23, in the Sugar Bowl to win Joe Paterno's first consensus national championship. 4 Michigan had finished their seasons. [3][4] No. In 1985, both Penn State and Miami finished the regular season ranked first and second. LB. The Cotton Bowl offered to take the loser of the MichiganOhio State game, as the winner went to the Rose Bowl. 1 Miami Hurricane team on an electric evening in Tempe, Arizona. ", On the flight to the game the entire Miami Hurricane team changed into military-style fatigues to play into the "warfare" element of the contest. [3] As a result, the Fiesta Bowl's growing national prestige increased even further, ultimately propelling it to major-bowl status (and depending on the source, even replacing the Cotton Bowl as the fourth major bowl). 158 Jude Skove [6] - Ohio State (5-2) Greg Elinsky [1] - Penn State Johnny Johnson [4] - Oklahoma Ardeshir Asgari [10] - Cal State-Fullerton 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th: 6th: Rob Koll [5] - North . The Nittany Lions will face four teams that played in a bowl games last year at home. All Penn State fans are encouraged to wear white to the Crimson Tide's first visit to Happy Valley since 1989. [3] The Rose Bowl paid $6 million per team.[4]. Miami still had over eight minutes on the clock, but fumbled on their next possession. Or write about sports? "So will you just stop asking because when he goes then we will all have something to talk about.". And Dozier, who got one of the loudest cheers from the fans, remembers the time the entire opposing organization walked out in the middle of the cookout before the bowl. As noted above, Penn State went to the Orange Bowl and faced #3 Oklahoma while Miami took on #9 Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl. All rights reserved. The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the national championship. Led by 21st-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a record of 120. The Nittany Lions responded with their only sustained drive of the night, going 74 yards in 13 plays, culminating in Shaffer's four-yard scamper into the end zone. Defending champion Oklahoma was No. 1986 Penn State Nittany Lions football team View source Penn State defeated the Miami Hurricanes 14-10 in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to win Joe Paterno's second consensus national championship. Noticing how different things are from when him and his teammates played under the lights, Russo said he hopes the team mentality displayed in previous seasons doesn't escape Penn State in the future. 5 Penn State were idle. 1 Oklahoma and No. 6 Oklahoma, which bounced back with a 47-12 victory over Texas, moved ahead of the Nittany Lions in the next poll: No. November 22: No. 2 Alabama defeated Tennessee 56-28, and No. To not see any fear in their eyes helped me as a junior and helped the other players to play the game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Main article: 1986 Orange Bowl See also: 1985 Oklahoma Sooners football team [3] NFL Draft [ edit] Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1986 NFL Draft . November 1: The top four teams all won easily. 1 Miami, No. ); : No. Bruce Bannon. Roster Table; Player Class Pos Summary; John Shaffer* QB: 4 Michigan, and No. The tale of the 1987 Fiesta Bowl is a well documented one. "I don't want the young kids coming in thinking they are so super special," he said. 2 Nittany Lion squad led by coach Joe Paterno headed into Arizona with much of the talk on a Vinny Testaverde-led Miami team. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Russo remembered the Hurricane players acting like they were from Hollywood pulling off the field antics. 2 Michigan, No. D. J. Dozier then followed with a six-yard run for the Lions' first lead. But, the following week, Penn State once again found itself ranked #2 following Minnesota's 2017 upset victory at Michigan. The loss of down penalty for ineligible man downfield penalties is removed. Sports Illustrated, November 3, 1986. 3 Michigan beat Oregon State 31-12, but still slipped a few spots in the next poll. 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