35 20 7 21 7 35 Champion Stetson Hatters football Stadium Camping World Stadium | 0 7 21 7 Arkansas State 7 Date 1 January 1952 | |
Location Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida, United States | ||
The 1952 Tangerine Bowl was held on January 1, 1952 at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The Stetson Hatters defeated the Arkansas State Indians by a score of 35–20.
Game summary
The first quarter of the game saw only one score; a 5–yard rush for an Arkansas State touchdown. The quarter ended 7–0, Indians.
The second quarter featured minimal scoring as well; Stetson tied the game after a 2–yard pass to made it 7–7, though the Indians quickly recovered and scored their second touchdown to give them back the lead. The extra point was missed, however, and the game went to halftime 13–7 with Arkansas State in the lead.
Stetson's offense took off in the third quarter, finding the end zone on three occasions: two passes (23 and 30 yards) and a 5–yard rush. All extra points were converted, and the Hatters took a 28–13 lead into the final quarter after their defense pitched a shutout in the third quarter.
The fourth quarter saw both teams score one final time, both touchdowns, and the game finished 35–20 in favor of Stetson.
This was the Hatters' first bowl victory in their first bowl appearance (and the only appearance to date), making them 1–0 overall in bowl games.