Admin Who won the 1971 Cotton Bowl?
Defense, Theismann End Long Texas Win Streak, Championship Aspirations. DALLAS — Notre Dame’s defense caused nine Texas fumbles and All-America quarterback Joe Theismann personally accounted for three scores in the first 16 1/2 minutes en route to a 24-11 Irish victory in the 1971 Cotton Bowl Classic.
Who won the 1973 Cotton Bowl?
Texas Longhorns Alabama Crimson Tide
Texas won the game by a final score of 17–13….1973 Cotton Bowl Classic.
| Texas Longhorns | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|
| 17 | 13 |
| Head coach: Darrell Royal | Head coach: Bear Bryant |
| AP Coaches 7 7 | AP Coaches 4 4 |
Did the Longhorns have to beat Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl?
Yet, the Longhorns still faced an encore: They had to defeat Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1970, to complete the perfect season. The stakes were raised in Dallas that New Year’s Day because it was the first time Notre Dame was to play in a bowl game since 1925.
What happened to Texas in the Cotton Bowl in 1970?
Texas had beaten Arkansas on Dec. 6, 1969, in the “Game of the Century” and had the national championship presented to it by President Richard Nixon. Yet, the Longhorns still faced an encore: They had to defeat Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1970, to complete the perfect season.
What happened in the Texas-Notre Dame football game?
That did not dampen the rematch. Texas took a 3-0 lead but Notre Dame erupted for three scores to make it 21-3. The rest of the scoring came before halftime and Notre Dame wound up winning, 24-11. The Longhorns fumbled nine times, five being were recovered by the Irish.
How many wins does the Texas Longhorns have all time?
With over 900 wins, and an all-time win-loss percentage of.705, the Longhorns rank 3rd and 7th on the all-time wins and win-loss records lists, respectively. Additionally, the iconic program claims 4 national championships, 32 conference championships, 100 First Team All-Americans (61 consensus), and 2 Heisman Trophy winners.