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| The third-ranked
Hurricanes’ dream of a fifth national title was dashed
in front of a record crowd of 81,753 and an NBC-TV national
television audience as the number-one ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers
overcame a 17-9 deficit with two fourth quarter touchdowns
to propel them to a 24-17 victory and the 1994 National Title.
In a tail of two halfs Nebraska’s defense took control
after half time putting relentless pressure on Frank Costa
and sacking him four times in the half, five for the game,
including one for a safety early in the third quarter. With
the offense struggling, Miami’s defense came up big forcing
two Nebraska turnovers including Earl Little’s endzone
interception early in the fourth quarter. But Nebraska and
its bruising offensive line controlled the final quarter of
play. Nebraska starting quarterback Tommie Frazier returned
in the fourth quarter to lead the Huskers punishing rushing
attack to two late touchdowns and the victory. |
|
 |
| Passing |
| Name |
Completion's |
Attempts |
Completion
Perc. |
Yards |
Touchdowns |
Interceptions |
| F.
Costa |
18 |
35 |
51 |
248 |
2 |
1 |
| Rushing |
| Name |
Attempts |
Yards |
Average |
|
Touchdowns |
Long |
| J.
Stewart |
17 |
72 |
4.2 |
|
0 |
21 |
| Harris |
1 |
6 |
6.0 |
|
0 |
6 |
| L.
Jones |
1 |
2 |
2.0 |
|
0 |
2 |
| D.
Ferguson |
2 |
1 |
0.5 |
|
0 |
4 |
| F.
Costa |
6 |
-17 |
-2.8 |
|
0 |
-7 |
| Receiving |
| Name |
Receptions |
Yards |
Average
|
|
Touchdowns |
Long |
| C.T.
Jones |
6 |
63 |
10.5 |
|
0 |
18 |
| J.
German |
3 |
22 |
7.3 |
|
0 |
17 |
| A.C.
Tellison |
2 |
53 |
26.5 |
|
0 |
43 |
| Wimberly |
2 |
18 |
9.0 |
|
0 |
13 |
| Harris |
1 |
44 |
44.0 |
|
1 |
44 |
| T.
Jones |
1 |
35 |
35.0 |
|
1 |
35 |
| Chambers |
1 |
14 |
14.0 |
|
0 |
14 |
| D.
Ferguson |
1 |
3 |
3.0 |
|
0 |
3 |
| Green |
1 |
-4 |
-4.0 |
|
0 |
-4 |
|
|
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