Penn State vs. Miami 1987 Fiesta Bowl Highlights (1/2/1987)

Highlights from the 1987 Fiesta Bowl played between #1 Miami Hurricanes (11-0) and #2 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-0). The game would determine the NCAA Champion for the 1986 season. The Nittany Lions won the game 14-10.
Miami took a lead in the second quarter with a Melvin Bratton rushing touchdown. Penn State answered with John Shaffer touchdown run, tying the game at 7 into the half.
The score remained the same until the Hurricanes kicked a field goal with under 12 minutes remaining. Penn State respond almost four minutes later with a D.J. Dozier rushing touchdown, giving Penn State the 14-10 lead that they would hang onto for the remainder of the game.
Miami quarterback Vinny Testaverde went 26/50 for 285 yards, but had five interceptions. Brian Blades caught five passes for 81 yards, while Alonzo Highsmith rushed for 119 yards.
D.J. Dozier had 99 yards on 20 carries to go along with his touchdown, with quarterback John Shaffer throwing 5/16 for 53 yards and an interception.

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Loved this game! Defensive battle!

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I was there!!!

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