1975 Sugar Bowl
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The 1975 Sugar Bowl
, part of the 1975 bowl game season, took place on December 31, 1975, at the Louisiana Superdome
in New Orleans, Louisiana
. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference
(SEC) and the 1977 Penn State Nittany Lions, competing as a football independent. In the first Sugar Bowl played in the Superdome, Alabama was victorious in by a final score of 13–6.
in week one. On November 17, bowl officials announced that Alabama would face Penn State in the Sugar Bowl. The appearance marked the seventh for Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, and their 29th overall bowl appearance.
in week three and a 15–14 loss to the NC State Wolfpack
in week ten. On November 17, bowl officials announced that Penn State would face Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. The invitition for Penn State was controversial as Alabama's Bryant personally selected Penn State as their opponent instead of a higher ranked team from the Big 8 or Big 10. The appearance marked the second for Penn State in the Sugar Bowl, and their 14th overall bowl appearance.
missed a 62-yard field goal, Alabama scored on a 25-yard Danny Ridgeway field goal to take a 3–0 lead. After a scoreless second quarter, Penn State tied the game at 3–3 on a 42-yard Bahr field goal in the third. Bama responded on the following drive with the lone touchdown of the game on a 14-yard Mike Stock run to take a 10–3 lead. After cutting the lead to 10–6 on a 37-yard Bahr field goal, the Crimson Tide responded with an extended drive resulting in a 28-yard Ridgeway field goal in bringing the final score to 13–6. For his 210 yards passing after completing ten of twelve pass attempts, Alabama quarterback
Richard Todd was named the games Most Valuable Player
.
Sugar Bowl
The Sugar Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Sugar Bowl has been played annually since January 1, 1935, and celebrated its 75th anniversary on January 2, 2009...
, part of the 1975 bowl game season, took place on December 31, 1975, at the Louisiana Superdome
Louisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
(SEC) and the 1977 Penn State Nittany Lions, competing as a football independent. In the first Sugar Bowl played in the Superdome, Alabama was victorious in by a final score of 13–6.
Alabama
The 1975 Alabama squad finished the regular season as SEC champions with a record of 10–1. The only defeat was a 20–7 loss to the Missouri TigersMissouri Tigers football
The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996...
in week one. On November 17, bowl officials announced that Alabama would face Penn State in the Sugar Bowl. The appearance marked the seventh for Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, and their 29th overall bowl appearance.
Penn State
The 1975 Penn State squad finished the regular season with a record of 9–2. Their only defeats were a 17–9 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes1975 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
The 1975 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1975-1976. The Buckeyes compiled a 11–1 record, including the 1976 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, where they lost 23–10 to the UCLA Bruins.In 1975, Archie Griffin would...
in week three and a 15–14 loss to the NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack football
The NC State Wolfpack football team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Wolfpack currently compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference....
in week ten. On November 17, bowl officials announced that Penn State would face Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. The invitition for Penn State was controversial as Alabama's Bryant personally selected Penn State as their opponent instead of a higher ranked team from the Big 8 or Big 10. The appearance marked the second for Penn State in the Sugar Bowl, and their 14th overall bowl appearance.
Game summary
After Penn State's Chris BahrChris Bahr
Chris Bahr is a former professional American football and soccer player. He was a placekicker in the National Football League and played midfielder in the North American Soccer League.-Soccer:...
missed a 62-yard field goal, Alabama scored on a 25-yard Danny Ridgeway field goal to take a 3–0 lead. After a scoreless second quarter, Penn State tied the game at 3–3 on a 42-yard Bahr field goal in the third. Bama responded on the following drive with the lone touchdown of the game on a 14-yard Mike Stock run to take a 10–3 lead. After cutting the lead to 10–6 on a 37-yard Bahr field goal, the Crimson Tide responded with an extended drive resulting in a 28-yard Ridgeway field goal in bringing the final score to 13–6. For his 210 yards passing after completing ten of twelve pass attempts, Alabama quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Richard Todd was named the games Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
.