1986 California Bowl

The 1986 California Bowl was a college football postseason bowl game that featured the Miami Redskins and the San Jose State Spartans.

1986 California Bowl
1234 Total
Miami 7000 7
San Jose State 314713 37
DateDecember 13, 1986
Season1986
StadiumBulldog Stadium
LocationFresno, California
MVPQB Mike Perez (San Jose State)
Andy Marlatt (Miami)
Attendance26,000

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 Mike 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 while San Jose State went to two more bowl games in the next three years (1987 and 1990) before going on a 16-year bowl drought.

Statistics

StatisticsSan Jose StateMiami (Ohio)
First Downs2322
Passing Yards313208
Rushing Yards11324
Total Yards426232
Passes Intercepted05
Penalties-Yards14-16310-101
Punts-Average4-29.35-34.4
Fumbles-Lost6-11-1

References

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