1982 Cotton Bowl Classic
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The 1982 Cotton Bowl Classic was a post-season college football
game played on January 1, 1982. It pitted the #6 Texas Longhorns against the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams entered the matchup with identical 9–1–1 records.
Entering the fourth quarter trailing by 10, the Longhorns scored their first points with a quarterback draw by Robert Brewer
on a 3rd-and-long with 10:38 remaining. On Texas' next possession, Terry Orr
scored from eight yards out to cap an 11-play, 80-yard drive to put the Longhorns up 14-10 with 2:05 remaining. Alabama's Joey Jones returned the ensuing kickoff to the Texas 38 yard line, and Alabama quarterback Walter Lewis took over with 1:54 left. On the very next play, UT's William Graham
picked off a Lewis pass at the one. The Longhorns took a safety to insure better field position and make the final margin 14–12.
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game played on January 1, 1982. It pitted the #6 Texas Longhorns against the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams entered the matchup with identical 9–1–1 records.
Entering the fourth quarter trailing by 10, the Longhorns scored their first points with a quarterback draw by Robert Brewer
Robert Brewer (American football)
Robert Brewer is a former American football player. He played quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns during the 1981 and 1982 season. His most memorable moment was the late touchdown he scored against Alabama to guide Texas to a 1982 Cotton Bowl Classic win.A Richardson, Texas native,...
on a 3rd-and-long with 10:38 remaining. On Texas' next possession, Terry Orr
Terry Orr
Terrance F. Orr is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers...
scored from eight yards out to cap an 11-play, 80-yard drive to put the Longhorns up 14-10 with 2:05 remaining. Alabama's Joey Jones returned the ensuing kickoff to the Texas 38 yard line, and Alabama quarterback Walter Lewis took over with 1:54 left. On the very next play, UT's William Graham
William Graham (American football)
William Roger Graham is a former professional American football player who played safety for six seasons for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League....
picked off a Lewis pass at the one. The Longhorns took a safety to insure better field position and make the final margin 14–12.