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{{Infobox NCAA football yearly game
{{Infobox NCAA football yearly game
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===Texas A&M===
===Texas A&M===
{{see also|1992 Texas A&M Aggies football team}}
{{see also|1992 Texas A&M Aggies football team}}
Texas A&M was ranked fourth in the [[AP Poll]] entering the game. The Aggies won the Southwest Conference and came into the game with a 12–0 record.<ref name=Schedule>{{cite web|title=1992 Texas A&M Aggies Schedule and Results|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1992-schedule.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref> The team was led on offense by running back [[Greg Hill (running back)|Greg Hill]], who rushed for more than 1,300 yards on the season, but he was one of five players suspended for the bowl game after an investigation found that they accepted payment from a team booster.<ref name=Stats/><ref name=Harvey>{{cite news|last=Harvey|first=Randy|title=Triple Threat : Texas A&M Tailbacks Hill, Thomas and McElroy Have Combined for 2,316 Yards Rushing and 26 Touchdowns|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-30/sports/sp-6853_1_cotton-bowl|accessdate=January 1, 2014|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=December 30, 1993}}</ref> Defensive back [[Aaron Glenn]] led the Aggie defense with six interceptions that year.<ref name=Stats>{{cite web|title=1992 Texas A&M Aggies Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1992.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref>
Texas A&M was ranked fourth in the [[AP Poll]] entering the game. The Aggies won the Southwest Conference and came into the game with a 12–0 record.<ref name=Schedule>{{cite web|title=1992 Texas A&M Aggies Schedule and Results|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1992-schedule.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref> The team was led on offense by running back [[Greg Hill (running back)|Greg Hill]], who rushed for more than 1,300 yards on the season, but he was one of five players suspended for the bowl game after an investigation found that they accepted payment from a team booster.<ref name=Stats/><ref name=Harvey>{{cite news|last=Harvey|first=Randy|title=Triple Threat : Texas A&M Tailbacks Hill, Thomas and McElroy Have Combined for 2,316 Yards Rushing and 26 Touchdowns|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-30-sp-6853-story.html|access-date=January 1, 2014|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=December 30, 1993}}</ref> Defensive back [[Aaron Glenn]] led the Aggie defense with six interceptions that year.<ref name=Stats>{{cite web|title=1992 Texas A&M Aggies Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1992.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref>


===Notre Dame===
===Notre Dame===
{{see also|1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team}}
{{see also|1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team}}
Notre Dame (9–1–1) was ranked fifth and featured quarterback [[Rick Mirer]] and running backs [[Reggie Brooks]] and [[Jerome Bettis]].<ref name=NDStats>{{cite web|title=1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1992.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref> Brooks finished fifth in the voting for the [[Heisman Trophy]] that season.<ref name=Heisman>{{cite web|title=1992 - 57th Award |url=http://www.heisman.com/winners/g-torretta92.php |publisher=[[Heisman Trophy]] |accessdate=January 1, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215055748/http://www.heisman.com/winners/g-torretta92.php |archivedate=December 15, 2009 }}</ref> Bettis rushed for 825 yards on the season. In both 1991 and 1992, Bettis finished third in the NCAA in rushing touchdowns.<ref name=Bettis>{{cite web|title=Jerome Bettis Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jerome-bettis-1.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref>
Notre Dame (9–1–1) was ranked fifth and featured quarterback [[Rick Mirer]] and running backs [[Reggie Brooks]] and [[Jerome Bettis]].<ref name=NDStats>{{cite web|title=1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/notre-dame/1992.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref> Brooks finished fifth in the voting for the [[Heisman Trophy]] that season.<ref name=Heisman>{{cite web|title=1992 - 57th Award |url=http://www.heisman.com/winners/g-torretta92.php |publisher=[[Heisman Trophy]] |access-date=January 1, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215055748/http://www.heisman.com/winners/g-torretta92.php |archive-date=December 15, 2009 }}</ref> Bettis rushed for 825 yards on the season. In both 1991 and 1992, Bettis finished third in the NCAA in rushing touchdowns.<ref name=Bettis>{{cite web|title=Jerome Bettis Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jerome-bettis-1.html|publisher=[[Sports-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref>


The selection of Texas A&M's opponent generated controversy weeks before the game was played. Notre Dame was chosen by the Cotton Bowl's board of directors, who faced criticism for not selecting the third-ranked [[1992 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State Seminoles]]. Barry Horn and Darryl Richards of the ''[[Dallas Morning News]]'' wrote that "the Cotton Bowl not only ignored the wishes of its host school and what many believe is the intent of the first-year Bowl Coalition, but the desire of its new network partner as well."<ref name=Sun>{{cite news|title=NBC's Irish eyes aren't smiling over Cotton Bowl pairing either|url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-12-09/sports/1992344121_1_notre-dame-cotton-bowl-dame-and-florida|accessdate=January 1, 2014|newspaper=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=December 9, 1992}}</ref>
The selection of Texas A&M's opponent generated controversy weeks before the game was played. Notre Dame was chosen by the Cotton Bowl's board of directors, who faced criticism for not selecting the third-ranked [[1992 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State Seminoles]]. Barry Horn and Darryl Richards of the ''[[Dallas Morning News]]'' wrote that "the Cotton Bowl not only ignored the wishes of its host school and what many believe is the intent of the first-year Bowl Coalition, but the desire of its new network partner as well."<ref name=Sun>{{cite news|title=NBC's Irish eyes aren't smiling over Cotton Bowl pairing either|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/1992/12/09/nbcs-irish-eyes-arent-smiling-over-cotton-bowl-pairing-either/|access-date=January 1, 2014|newspaper=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=December 9, 1992}}</ref>


[[NBC Sports]] televised both the Cotton Bowl and the [[Orange Bowl]] that season. The network preferred to have Notre Dame play in its primetime broadcast of the Orange Bowl rather than the Cotton Bowl. Texas A&M would have preferred to face the higher-ranked Seminoles. Board members for the Cotton Bowl said that they considered several factors, including the potential for ticket sales and the wishes of the network. Board members pointed out the Texas A&M-Florida State matchup at the [[1992 Cotton Bowl Classic]], saying that they preferred to avoid a rematch in consecutive years. Notre Dame honored the invitation of the Cotton Bowl board.<ref name=Sun/>
[[NBC Sports]] televised both the Cotton Bowl and the [[Orange Bowl]] that season. The network preferred to have Notre Dame play in its primetime broadcast of the Orange Bowl rather than the Cotton Bowl. Texas A&M would have preferred to face the higher-ranked Seminoles. Board members for the Cotton Bowl said that they considered several factors, including the potential for ticket sales and the wishes of the network. Board members pointed out the Texas A&M-Florida State matchup at the [[1992 Cotton Bowl Classic]], saying that they preferred to avoid a rematch in consecutive years. Notre Dame honored the invitation of the Cotton Bowl board.<ref name=Sun/>


==Game summary==
==Game summary==
During the first possession of the game, Texas A&M recovered a fumble that occurred on a pitch from Mirer to Brooks but did not score. Notre Dame threw 15 passes in the first half and scored just before halftime to make the score 7–0. The Fighting Irish threw only three passes in the second half and its rushing game took control. Notre Dame had a run of 34 consecutive running plays at one point in the second half. The team netted 290 rushing yards, including 115 yards from Brooks, 75 yards from Bettis and 55 rushing yards from Mirer. Mirer finished with 119 passing yards. Bettis scored three of the team's four touchdowns.<ref name=UND>{{cite web|title=Irish Dominate Aggies in Cotton Bowl|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/122012aat.html|publisher=[[University of Notre Dame]]|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref>
During the first possession of the game, Texas A&M recovered a fumble that occurred on a pitch from Mirer to Brooks but did not score. Notre Dame threw 15 passes in the first half and scored just before halftime to make the score 7–0. The Fighting Irish threw only three passes in the second half and its rushing game took control. Notre Dame had a run of 34 consecutive running plays at one point in the second half. The team netted 290 rushing yards, including 115 yards from Brooks, 75 yards from Bettis and 55 rushing yards from Mirer. Mirer finished with 119 passing yards. Bettis scored three of the team's four touchdowns.<ref name=UND>{{cite web|title=Irish Dominate Aggies in Cotton Bowl|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/122012aat.html|publisher=[[University of Notre Dame]]|access-date=January 1, 2014|archive-date=January 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202335/http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/122012aat.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In the second half, Texas A&M recovered a fumble by Brooks at their own 4-yard line. Two plays later, Texas A&M quarterback [[Corey Pullig]] fumbled the ball and Notre Dame recovered. The Aggies scored their only points on a 41-yard [[field goal]] in the fourth quarter. The Fighting Irish won the game by a score of 28–3.<ref name=UND/>
In the second half, Texas A&M recovered a fumble by Brooks at their own 4-yard line. Two plays later, Texas A&M quarterback [[Corey Pullig]] fumbled the ball and Notre Dame recovered. The Aggies scored their only points on a 41-yard [[field goal]] in the fourth quarter. The Fighting Irish won the game by a score of 28–3.<ref name=UND/>

[[Artificial turf]] was removed from the playing surface after the game and natural grass was planted in anticipation of the stadium hosting the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]]. Ironically, Notre Dame also won the first Cotton Bowl Classic played on artificial turf, defeating [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]] 24-11 on New Year's Day [[1971 Cotton Bowl Classic|1971]], ending the Longhorns' 30-game winning streak.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 02:30, 9 October 2024

1993 Mobil Cotton Bowl Classic
57th Cotton Bowl Classic
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Texas A&M Aggies
(9–1–1) (12–0)
Independent SWC
28 3
Head coach: 
Lou Holtz		 Head coach: 
R. C. Slocum
APCoachesBC
555
APCoachesBC
434
1234 Total
Notre Dame 07147 28
Texas A&M 0003 3
DateJanuary 1, 1993
Season1992
StadiumCotton Bowl
LocationDallas, Texas
MVPDE Devon McDonald (Notre Dame)
QB Rick Mirer (Notre Dame)
RefereeJohn Laurie (Big Eight)
Attendance71,615
United States TV coverage
NetworkNBC
AnnouncersTom Hammond, Paul Maguire and Hannah Storm
Cotton Bowl Classic
 < 1992  1994 > 

The 1993 Mobil Cotton Bowl Classic was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1993, at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The bowl game featured the Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus the Southwest Conference champions, Texas A&M. Notre Dame upset the previously undefeated Aggies in a 28–3 victory.[1]

Matchup

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Texas A&M

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See also: 1992 Texas A&M Aggies football team

Texas A&M was ranked fourth in the AP Poll entering the game. The Aggies won the Southwest Conference and came into the game with a 12–0 record.[2] The team was led on offense by running back Greg Hill, who rushed for more than 1,300 yards on the season, but he was one of five players suspended for the bowl game after an investigation found that they accepted payment from a team booster.[3][4] Defensive back Aaron Glenn led the Aggie defense with six interceptions that year.[3]

Notre Dame

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See also: 1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

Notre Dame (9–1–1) was ranked fifth and featured quarterback Rick Mirer and running backs Reggie Brooks and Jerome Bettis.[5] Brooks finished fifth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy that season.[6] Bettis rushed for 825 yards on the season. In both 1991 and 1992, Bettis finished third in the NCAA in rushing touchdowns.[7]

The selection of Texas A&M's opponent generated controversy weeks before the game was played. Notre Dame was chosen by the Cotton Bowl's board of directors, who faced criticism for not selecting the third-ranked Florida State Seminoles. Barry Horn and Darryl Richards of the Dallas Morning News wrote that "the Cotton Bowl not only ignored the wishes of its host school and what many believe is the intent of the first-year Bowl Coalition, but the desire of its new network partner as well."[8]

NBC Sports televised both the Cotton Bowl and the Orange Bowl that season. The network preferred to have Notre Dame play in its primetime broadcast of the Orange Bowl rather than the Cotton Bowl. Texas A&M would have preferred to face the higher-ranked Seminoles. Board members for the Cotton Bowl said that they considered several factors, including the potential for ticket sales and the wishes of the network. Board members pointed out the Texas A&M-Florida State matchup at the 1992 Cotton Bowl Classic, saying that they preferred to avoid a rematch in consecutive years. Notre Dame honored the invitation of the Cotton Bowl board.[8]

Game summary

[edit]

During the first possession of the game, Texas A&M recovered a fumble that occurred on a pitch from Mirer to Brooks but did not score. Notre Dame threw 15 passes in the first half and scored just before halftime to make the score 7–0. The Fighting Irish threw only three passes in the second half and its rushing game took control. Notre Dame had a run of 34 consecutive running plays at one point in the second half. The team netted 290 rushing yards, including 115 yards from Brooks, 75 yards from Bettis and 55 rushing yards from Mirer. Mirer finished with 119 passing yards. Bettis scored three of the team's four touchdowns.[9]

In the second half, Texas A&M recovered a fumble by Brooks at their own 4-yard line. Two plays later, Texas A&M quarterback Corey Pullig fumbled the ball and Notre Dame recovered. The Aggies scored their only points on a 41-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The Fighting Irish won the game by a score of 28–3.[9]

Artificial turf was removed from the playing surface after the game and natural grass was planted in anticipation of the stadium hosting the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Ironically, Notre Dame also won the first Cotton Bowl Classic played on artificial turf, defeating Texas 24-11 on New Year's Day 1971, ending the Longhorns' 30-game winning streak.

References

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  1. ^ AT&T Cotton Bowl History Archived 2011-04-24 at the Wayback Machine. AT&T Cotton Bowl. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  2. ^ "1992 Texas A&M Aggies Schedule and Results". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "1992 Texas A&M Aggies Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  4. ^ Harvey, Randy (December 30, 1993). "Triple Threat : Texas A&M Tailbacks Hill, Thomas and McElroy Have Combined for 2,316 Yards Rushing and 26 Touchdowns". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  5. ^ "1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  6. ^ "1992 - 57th Award". Heisman Trophy. Archived from the original on December 15, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  7. ^ "Jerome Bettis Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "NBC's Irish eyes aren't smiling over Cotton Bowl pairing either". The Baltimore Sun. December 9, 1992. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  9. ^ a b "Irish Dominate Aggies in Cotton Bowl". University of Notre Dame. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
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