The 1978 Hall of Fame Classic was a college football postseason bowl game that featured the

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and the

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Background

The Cyclones had finished 8-3 for the third straight year, going from being tied for 4th to 2nd to 3rd, respectively. This was their fourth bowl game of the decade.

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had resigned as Aggie head coach after a 4-0 start led to two straight losses in

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play. Tom Wilson led the Aggies to a 3-2 record down the stretch to get A&M to their fourth straight bowl season.

Game summary

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ran for 278 yards on 34 carries while scoring a touchdown. Second Quarter *Iowa State: Green 5 pass from Grant (kick failed) *Texas A&M: Brothers 1 run (Franklin kick) *Texas A&M: Carter 4 pass from Mosley ( Franklin kick) 3rd QUARTER *Iowa State: Green 28 run (pass failed) 4th Quarter *Texas A&M: Dickey 19 run (Franklin kick) *Texas A&M: Armstrong 5 run (Franklin kick)

Aftermath

Bruce left for his alma mater Ohio State after the game, and the Cyclones would wait 22 years until their next bowl appearance. Texas A&M did not wait as long for their next bowl appearance, going to the Independence Bowl in

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References

Hall of Fame Classic All-American Bowl Iowa State Cyclones football bowl games Texas A&M Aggies football bowl games December 1978 sports events in the United States {{Collegefootball-bowl-stub