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- 1986 Penn State Nittany Lions football Consensus national champion Fiesta Bowl champion Eastern champion
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Penn State defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 14–10, in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to win Paterno's second consensus national championship. [1] The team was named national champion by AP, Billingsley, FB News, FW, Matthews, NCF, NFF, Sporting News, UPI, and USA/CNN, while named co-champion by FACT, Sagarin (ELO-Chess). [2]
The 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Penn State winning the national championship. Coached by Joe Paterno, they defeated Miami (Fl) 14–10 in the Fiesta Bowl. This Fiesta Bowl was the first in the game's history to decide the national championship, launching it into the top tier of bowls.
Apr 24, 2024 · In a showdown that captivated football fans across the nation, the Nittany Lions emerged victorious with a hard-fought 14-10 win. This triumph not only secured their status as the champions of the 1986 NCAA football championship but also solidified their place in college football history.
Jun 17, 2011 · The 1986 Nittany Lions recorded an unblemished 12-0 record after defeating No. 1 Miami (Fla.) in a thrilling title clash en route to their second national championship in four years under Coach Joe Paterno.
Aug 8, 2018 · Penn State Has Won 82 National Team Championships. Click Here for a list of Penn State's Conference Championships
Jun 15, 2011 · The 1986 Nittany Lions recorded an unblemished 12-0 record after defeating No. 1 Miami (Fla.) in a thrilling title clash en route to their second national championship in four years under...
Oct 9, 2011 · That season, a Penn State record 13 players from the National Championship winning team were selected in the NFL draft, including first round picks Dozier and linebacker Shane Conlan.
