1978 Hall of Fame Classic

1978 Hall of Fame Classic
1234 Total
Iowa State 0660 12
Texas A&M 014014 28
Date December 20, 1978
Season 1978
Stadium Legion Field
Location Birmingham, Alabama
MVP RB Curtis Dickey (Texas A&M)
Attendance 41,158

The 1978 Hall of Fame Classic was a college football postseason bowl game that featured the Texas A&M Aggies and the Iowa State Cyclones.

Background

The Cyclones had finished 8-3 for the third straight year, going from being tied for 4th to 2nd to 3rd, respectively. This was their fourth bowl game of the decade. Emory Bellard had resigned as Aggie head coach after a 4-0 start led to two straight losses in Southwest Conference play. Tom Wilson led the Aggies to a 3-2 record down the stretch to get A&M to their fourth straight bowl season.

Game summary

Curtis Dickey ran for 278 yards on 34 carries while scoring a touchdown.

Second Quarter

3rd QUARTER

4th Quarter

Aftermath

Bruce left for his alma mater Ohio State after the game, and the Cyclones would wait 22 years until their next bowl appearance.

References

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