1986 California Bowl
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| 1986 California Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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.[1]
- 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)