Led by Vic Miranda, the Gator defense halted a 75-yard drive by Baylor on the half-yard line in the first quarter, setting the stage for two second quarter touchdowns.[3] Baylor running back Ronnie Goodwin dropped the winning 2-point try in the closing seconds. Baylor quarterback Bobby Ply set a Gator Bowl record with 13 completions.[4]
Scoring summary
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Quarter
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Time
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Drive
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Team
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Scoring information
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Score
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Plays
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Yards
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TOP
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FLA
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BAY
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2
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|
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20
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FLA
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Don Goodman 4-yard touchdown run, Cash kick good
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7
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0
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2
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|
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0
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FLA
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Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by Larry Travis, Cash kick no good
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13
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0
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4
|
|
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71
|
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BAY
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Ronnie Goodwin 11-yard touchdown reception from Bobby Ply, Corley kick No good
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13
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6
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4
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|
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72
|
|
BAY
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Ronnie Bull 4-yard touchdown run, 2-point Pass Incomplete
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13
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12
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"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
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13
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12
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