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1990 NCAA Division I-A Football Season
The 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with a split national championship and the ensuing controversy helped lead to the creation of the Bowl Coalition, a precursor to the Bowl Championship Series. The national title was split between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Buffaloes (11–1–1) took the AP poll while the Yellow Jackets (11–0–1) took the UPI Coaches poll by one vote over Colorado, 847 to 846. During the season Colorado had a particularly controversial victory over Missouri in what would later be known as the "Fifth Down Game". Rule changes * Approved reducing the width of the goal posts from 23 feet 9 inches to 18 feet 6 inches starting in 1991. * Mandated visible 25-second clocks at each end zone. * Allowed the defense to advance fumbles that occur beyond the line of scrimmage. Previously, fumbles could only be advanced if they were caught in the air. Conference standings Bowl games * Orange Bowl: No. 1 Colorado 10, No. ...
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1990 Miami Hurricanes Football Team
The 1990 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the Hurricanes' 65th season of football. The Hurricanes were led by second-year head coach Dennis Erickson and played their home games at the Orange Bowl. Coming off the school's third National Championship in six years in 1989, Miami came in to the 1990 season favored by most experts to repeat as National Champions. However, a season opening loss to BYU and a later defeat by Notre Dame dashed those chances and the Canes finished the season 10–2 overall. They were invited to the Cotton Bowl where they defeated Texas, 46–3. Schedule Personnel Rankings Season summary BYU California Iowa Florida State Kansas Notre Dame Texas Tech Pittsburgh Boston College Syracuse San Diego State Cotton Bowl Awards and honors *Cr ...
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1990 Washington Huskies Football Team
The 1990 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Huskies won their first conference championship since 1981 and defeated #17 Iowa in the Rose Bowl by twelve points, 46–34. It was the first victory in that game in nine years as well, when Washington crushed Iowa 28–0 in the 1982 game. The Huskies were led by head coach Don James, offensive coordinator Gary Pinkel, and defensive coordinator Jim Lambright. Pinkel left Washington after the season to become head coach at Toledo, where he stayed for a decade and then moved to Missouri. Lambright succeeded James as head coach of the Huskies in August 1993. Five Huskies were selected in the 1991 NFL draft, led by running back Greg Lewis and defensive back Charles Mincy. Sophomore defensive lineman Steve Emtman was the first overall pick in 1992. Schedule : Roster : Season summary The Huskies were ranked #20 in the 1990 pre-seas ...
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1991 Hall Of Fame Bowl
The 1991 Hall of Fame Bowl featured the fourteenth-ranked Clemson Tigers and the sixteenth-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. It was the fifth edition of the Hall of Fame Bowl. Clemson's Chris Gardocki kicked an 18-yard field goal as the Tigers built a 3–0 lead. They led 10–0 after DeChane Cameron threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Doug Thomas. In the second quarter, Clemson got another touchdown pass from Cameron, and a 34-yard interception return from Arlington Nunn giving Clemson a 24–0 halftime lead. Gardocki kicked field goals of 26 and 43 yards in the third and fourth quarter, respectively, as Clemson pulled away for a 30–0 victory. Hall of Fame Bowl ReliaQuest Bowl Clemson Tigers football bowl games Illinois Fighting Illini football bowl games January 1991 sports events in the United States Hall of Fame Bowl The ReliaQuest Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, usually on New Year's Day. The even ...
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1990 Ole Miss Rebels Football Team
The 1990 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. Schedule College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Roster *QB Tom Luke, So. *QB Russ Shows, So. References Ole Miss Ole Miss Rebels football seasons Ole Miss Rebels football The Ole Miss Rebels football program represents the University of Mississippi, also known as "Ole Miss". The Rebels compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Western Division of ...
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1990 Michigan Wolverines Football Team
The 1990 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team's head coach was Gary Moeller. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium. The team won the third of five consecutive Big Ten championships. They were co-champions with Michigan State, Iowa and Illinois. Schedule Personnel Season summary at Notre Dame Michigan was ranked #4 and played #1 ranked Notre Dame in South Bend. The Wolverines fell behind 14-3 after one quarter, then rallied to take a 24-14 lead after three quarters on an Allen Jefferson 1 yard run and Desmond Howard's two TD catches from Elvis Grbac. The Fighting Irish rallied in the 4th quarter, cutting the lead to 24-21 on a Rodney Culver 1 yard run, then scored the game winner with 1:40 left in the game on a Rick Mirer 18 yard TD pass to Adrian Jarrell. After a Notre Dame interception of Grbac on the first play after the touchdown, the Wolverine defense f ...
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1991 Gator Bowl (January)
The 1991 Gator Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1991. The Big Ten Conference co-champion Michigan Wolverines defeated the Ole Miss Rebels of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), 35–3. For sponsorship reasons, the game was officially known as the Mazda Gator Bowl. This game was the last SEC–Big Ten matchup in the Gator Bowl for twenty years; the bowl entered into an exclusive contract featuring those two conferences beginning with the 2011 Gator Bowl. Teams Michigan Wolverines Michigan entered the game with an overall record of 8–3, 6–2 in the Big Ten. Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss entered the game with an overall record of 9–2, 6–2 in the SEC. Scoring summary First quarter * Michigan - Desmond Howard, 63-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (John Carlson kick) Second quarter * Ole Miss - Brian Lee, 51-yard field goal * Michigan - Jarrod Bunch, 7-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (John Carlson kick) Third quarter * Michigan - Desmond Howard, 50-yard pass from ...
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1990 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team
The 1990 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Crimson Tide was led by first-year head coach Gene Stallings, replacing Bill Curry who left for the University of Kentucky. Early in the 1990 season, the Tide and new coach Gene Stallings lost three games by a combined total of eight points. In the opener against Southern Miss, star tailback Siran Stacy tore ligaments in his knee and missed the rest of the season. Against Florida, Alabama lost another star player for the year in wide receiver Craig Sanderson and quarterback Gary Hollingsworth threw three interceptions to Florida safety Will White, and the Gators scored the winning touchdown on a blocked punt."Loaded For Bear"
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1990 Louisville Cardinals Football Team
The 1990 Louisville Cardinals football team represented the University of Louisville in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team played their home games in Cardinal Stadium and were Fiesta Bowl champions. Schedule Roster Rankings Schedule and results at San Jose State Kansas at Southern Miss Memphis State at Cincinnati Boston College vs. Alabama (Fiesta Bowl) Browning Nagle threw for a Fiesta Bowl record 451 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Cardinals routed the Crimson Tide, 34–7. 1991 NFL Draft References Louisville Louisville Cardinals football seasons Fiesta Bowl champion seasons Louisville Cardinals football The Louisville Cardinals football team represents the University of Louisville in the sport of American football. The Cardinals compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and compete in ...
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1991 Fiesta Bowl
The 1991 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl, part of the 1990 bowl game season, took place on January 1, 1991, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and the Louisville Cardinals, competing as a football independent. In what was the 20th edition of the Fiesta Bowl, Louisville won the game 34–7. Teams Alabama Under new coach Gene Stallings, Alabama's secondary coach under Bear Bryant from 1958–64, the 1990 Alabama squad opened the season ranked No. 13 only to be upset by Southern Miss, led by quarterback Brett Favre, in the opening game en route to an 0–3 start. The Crimson Tide also lost to Florida and Georgia during the skid. The Tide recovered to win six of their next seven, losing only to Penn State in the final meeting between the schools for 20 years. Following its 24–3 victory over LSU, Alabama accepted a bid to the Fiesta Bowl. Alabama concluded the regular season with ...
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1990 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team
The 1990 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Schedule Roster and coaching staff Depth chart Game summaries Baylor Northern Illinois Minnesota Oregon State Kansas State Missouri Oklahoma State Iowa State #9 Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Georgia Tech Rankings Awards NFL and pro players The following Nebraska players who participated in the 1990 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi-pro team as draftees or free agents. References {{Nebraska Cornhuskers football navbox Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers football seasons Nebraska Cornhuskers football The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, representing the Uni ...
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1991 Florida Citrus Bowl
The 1991 Florida Citrus Bowl was a college football bowl game played after the 1990 regular season, with national championship implications. Played on January 1 in Orlando, Florida, the 45th edition of the Citrus Bowl featured the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Georgia Tech came into the game with a record and #2 ranking, whereas Nebraska was at 9–2 with a #13 UPI coaches' poll ranking. After their win, Georgia Tech climbed to first in the Coaches' Poll, enabling the Yellow Jackets to claim their fourth national championship, shared Background ACC Champion Georgia Tech came into the Citrus Bowl as Division I-A's only undefeated team at and ranked second in both major polls behind Colorado. The Yellow Jackets had begun the 1990 season unranked, but worked their way up the polls over the course of the year, helped greatly by a 41–38 win over then-#1 Virginia on November 3. Their one blemish was a 13–13 ...
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1990 Virginia Cavaliers Football Team
The 1990 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Cavaliers offense scored 464 points while the defense allowed 227 points. Led by head coach George Welsh, the Cavaliers competed in the Sugar Bowl, losing 23-22. This Virginia team is noteworthy for having achieved a No. 1 national ranking in the Associated Press college football poll for two weeks during the season, starting on October 16 of that year and ending with a loss to Georgia Tech. The Cavaliers held the nation's top spot through the poll of October 30, but losses in three of four games left them unranked in the AP poll by the end of the regular season. It was the first time in the program's history that Virginia had ever earned the No. 1 ranking. Schedule Personnel Game summaries Georgia Tech Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1991 NFL Draft. References {{Virginia Cavaliers foot ...
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