Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, 1965--Coach Frank Broyles' Arkansas Razorbacks mounted an 80-yard fourth quarter drive against a previously impregnable Nebraska defense to down the Huskers, 10-7, in NU's first Dallas appearance.
The Huskers had led most of the way in one of the greatest defensive battles in bowl history. Arkansas scored first on a 31-yard Tom McKnelly field goal in the first quarter. But sophomore Harry Wilson capped a 69-yard Husker march in the second quarter on a 1-yard plunge to give Nebraska a 7-3 halftime lead. The Huskers held that lead until Bobby Burnett finished the Arkansas drive with a 3-yard TD run with 4:50 left in the game. In the fierce defensive struggle, first downs were even at 11, and the Razorbacks held a slim, 176-168 total offense edge.
1965 Cotton Bowl
|
Teams |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Final |
|
Arkansas |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
|
Nebraska |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
Statistics |
NU |
UA |
|
First Downs |
11 |
11 |
|
Rushing, Net |
100 |
45 |
|
Passes Att., Comp., Int. |
16-8-2 |
19-11-1 |
|
Passing, Net |
68 |
131 |
|
Total Offense |
168 |
176 |
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
AU-FG Tom McKnelly 31, 9:47 remaining
Second Quarter
NU-Harry Wilson 1 run (Duncan Drum kick), 7:45
Fourth Quarter
AU-Bobby Burnett 3 run (McKnelly kick), 4:41
Courtesy: Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations
