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Who was Penn State quarterback in 1987 Fiesta Bowl?
John Shaffer
Hardly a household name, John Shaffer won a national title and lost only one game as the starting QB at Penn State. John Shaffer. The name, like the way he played quarterback, is bland and forgettable, which is why few people outside of the state of Pennsylvania even recall it anymore.
Who was the Penn State quarterback in 1985?
Roster
| Player | Pos | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| John Shaffer* | QB | 103 Cmp, 228 Att, 1366 Yds, 8 TD |
| Matt Knizner | QB | 10 Cmp, 19 Att, 101 Yds, 1 TD |
| John Toogood | QB | |
| D.J. Dozier* | RB | 154 Att, 723 Yds, 4.7 Avg |
Who won the college football national championship in 1986?
Penn State
The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the national championship. Coached by Joe Paterno, they defeated Miami (Fl) 14–10 in the Fiesta Bowl. This Fiesta Bowl was the first in the game’s history to decide the national championship, launching it into the top tier of bowls.
Who won the college football national championship in 1985?
the Oklahoma Sooners
The 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season saw the Oklahoma Sooners, led by head coach Barry Switzer, win the national championship. Oklahoma finished the season 11–1, with their only loss to Miami at home, in a game in which future NFL star Troy Aikman was lost for the season.
Who was the quarterback for Penn State when they won the national championship?
After leading Penn State to the national championship in 1982, Blackledge won the Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s most outstanding quarterback, and he finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting. His passer rating was 10th among the nation’s quarterbacks that season.
Who won the 87 Fiesta Bowl?
Miami Hurricanes Penn State
1987 Fiesta Bowl
| Miami Hurricanes | Penn State Nittany Lions |
|---|---|
| (11–0) | (11–0) |
| Independent | Independent |
| 10 | 14 |
| Head coach: Jimmy Johnson | Head coach: Joe Paterno |
Who was the first black quarterback at Penn State?
Mike Cooper
Mike Cooper became the first Black starting varsity quarterback for the Nittany Lions football team in 1970.
Who beat Penn State in 1982?
Georgia Bulldogs
The 1982 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Penn State defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 27–23, in the Sugar Bowl to win Joe Paterno’s first consensus national championship.
Who won the 1987 college football championship?
Miami
The 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Miami winning its second national championship during the ’80s in an Orange Bowl match-up featuring a rare No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between the top ranked Oklahoma Sooners and the Hurricanes.
How many undefeated seasons does Penn State have?
13 undefeated seasons
Established in 1887, the Nittany Lions have achieved numerous on-field successes, the most notable of which include two consensus national championships (1982 and 1986), four Big Ten Conference Championships (in 1994, 2005, 2008, and 2016), 13 undefeated seasons (1887, 1894, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1920, 1921, 1947, 1968.
Who won the college football championship in 1988?
Notre Dame
The 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Notre Dame winning the national championship. The Fighting Irish won the title via a 34–21 defeat of previously unbeaten West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona.
Who won the college football national championship in 1989?
The 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Miami winning its third National Championship during the 1980s, cementing its claim as the decade’s top team, winning more titles than any other program.