1986 California Bowl
| 1986 California Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | December 13, 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Season | 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium | Bulldog Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Fresno, California | ||||||||||||||||||
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QB Mike Perez (San Jose State) Andy Marlatt (Miami) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 26,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
The 1986 California Bowl was a college football postseason bowl game that featured the Miami Redskins and the San Jose State Spartans.
Background
Miami was champion of the Mid-American Conference for the first time since 1977. San Jose State was champion of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association for the 5th time in 9 years.
Game summary
Quarterback Andy Perez went 21-of-37 for 291 yards for 3 touchdowns in an MVP effort.[1]
- San Jose State - Olivarez 45 yard field goal
- Miami (Ohio) - Stofa 20 yard touchdown pass from Terry Morris (Gussman kick)
- San Jose State - Saxon 1 yard touchdown run (Olivarez kick)
- San Jose State - Liggins 36 yard touchdown pass from Perez (Olivarez kick)
- San Jose State - Malauulu 4 yard touchdown pass from Perez (Olivarez kick)
- San Jose State - Liggins 31 yard touchdown pass from Perez (Olivarez kick)
- San Jose State - Alexander 39 yard touchdown interception return (kick failed)
Aftermath
Miami would not play in a bowl game again until 2003
Statistics
| Statistics | San Jose State | Miami (Ohio) |
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| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Passing Yards | 313 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 113 | 24 |
| Total Yards | 426 | 232 |
| Passes Intercepted | 0 | 5 |
| Penalties-Yards | 14-163 | 10-101 |
| Punts-Average | 4-29.3 | 5-34.4 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 6-1 | 1-1 |
References
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