The 1985 edition to the Sugar Bowl featured the fifth ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference...

, and the eleventh ranked LSU Tigers

LSU Tigers

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In the first quarter, Lewis kicked a 37 yard field goal to give LSU an early 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, running back Dalton Hilliard

Dalton Hilliard

Dalton Hilliard is a former professional American football running back for the New Orleans Saints from 1986-1993. He played his entire NFL career for the Saints and was a Pro Bowl selection in 1989...

 scored on a 2 yard touchdown run as LSU built a 10-0 lead. Nebraska quarterback Craig Sundberg threw a 31 yard touchdown pass to Dubose as Nebraska got to 10-7. In the third quarter, Sundberg scored on a 9 yard run giving the Huskers a 14-10 lead. In the fourth quarter, Sundberg threw touchdown passes of 24 and 17 yards to Frain as Nebraska won by a 28-10 margin.

Craig Sundberg was named Sugar Bowl MVP.