Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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Texas | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Arizona State | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
#4 Arizona State holds on late to defeat #5 Texas 31-28, claims first Rose Bowl victory since 1986
PASADENA -- Coach Jon Landrum has never been afraid to make aggressive calls and zig when everyone else would zag. That mindset paid off in a big way in claiming Arizona State's first Rose Bowl win since 1986.
Facing 3rd and 6 with about a minute left on the clock - and the Longhorns out of timeouts - Landrum called for a pass instead of playing it safe and running the clock. One Ryan Summers 7 yard completion later, and the Sun Devils were in victory formation, preparing to celebrate a milestone victory.
Heisman winner Mark Bray threw 3 TD's and Doak Walker winner Steve Williams ran for 147 yards and a TD in the victory. Arizona State finishes the season at 12-2, their best mark since 1975.
Players of the Game
Arizona State
Mark Bray , QB
Game Statistics | ||
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Category | Texas | Arizona State |
First Downs | 16 | 24 |
Total Offense | 423 | 424 |
Rushes-YDS | 23-122 | 37-203 |
Passing YDS | 301 | 221 |
Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Total Yards | 489 | 573 |
T.O.P. | 11:28 | 20:32 |