The 1992 Florida Citrus Bowl matched the

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and the

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. It was the final game for both teams for the

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and the 46th annual Citrus Bowl game held.

Background

The Tigers were champions of the

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in Hatfield's 2nd year coaching the team. This was the third overall appearance in the Citrus Bowl for the Tigers, all happening in a span of four years as the team rode a six-game winning streak. The Golden Bears were 2nd in the

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to Washington after losses to Washington to Stanford, both losses knocking Cal out of the top 10 in the AP Poll. This was the Bears first consecutive bowl game appearance since the Bears' streak of three straight Rose Bowls from 1949–1951, and first Citrus Bowl.

Game summary

By the time the first quarter ended the Bears had a 17–3 lead, as

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ran for 103 yards on 22 rushes,

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returned a punt return 72 yards for a touchdown, as the Cal defense made DeChane Cameron throw three interceptions and limit him to 123 yards. By halftime, it was 27-10, and the second half only had 13 points, 10 coming from California, who proved any lingering doubters that the Bears were a threat come next season.

Aftermath

Clemson would not win another ACC title until 2011. Snyder would leave for Arizona State after the bowl win, and Keith Gilbertson would follow as coach, and he continued the bowl win streak until he was fired after his 4th season. Neither team has appeared in the Citrus Bowl since this game.

Statistics

References

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