1986 California Bowl

1986 California Bowl
1234 Total
Miami 7000 7
San Jose State 314713 37
Date December 13, 1986
Season 1986
Stadium Bulldog Stadium
Location Fresno, California
MVP QB Mike Perez (San Jose State)
Andy Marlatt (Miami)
Attendance 26,000

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

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 Andy Perez went 21-of-37 for 291 yards for 3 touchdowns in an MVP effort.[1]

Aftermath

Miami would not play in a bowl game again until 2003

Statistics

Statistics San Jose State Miami (Ohio)
First Downs 23 22
Passing Yards 313 208
Rushing Yards 113 24
Total Yards 426 232
Passes Intercepted 0 5
Penalties-Yards 14-163 10-101
Punts-Average 4-29.3 5-34.4
Fumbles-Lost 6-1 1-1

References

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