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1986 California Bowl

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

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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.

  • 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.

    References

    1986 California Bowl Wikipedia
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