AUBURN v MICHIGAN -1984 | Sugar Bowl

Date: | Info: 50th Annual Sugar Bowl Classic ~ January 2, 1984

#3 Auburn 9 (Final: 11-1-0, #3)
#8 Michigan 7 (Final: 9-3-0, #10)

In a game that epitomized the term "trench warfare," it was the foot of Auburn's Al Del Greco that proved the difference in the Tigers' 9-7 verdict over Michigan before 77,893 fans. Del Greco booted three field goals, the last a 19-yarder for the win with only 23 seconds remaining on the clock.

Auburn's wishbone, despite springing Bo Jackson, the Miller-Digby Award winner, for 130 yards and Lionel James for 83, was throttled by a stingy Wolverine defense. At the same time, Tiger defenders were able to keep pressure on Michigan quarterback Steve Smith, except for an early 63-yard drive capped by his 4-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

It was 7-0 at the half, and then Del Greco started kicking.

Louisiana Superdome
Att: 77,893

Auburn 0 0 3 6 - 9
Michigan 7 0 0 0 - 7

SCORING SUMMARY
Mich: Smith 4-yard run (Bergeron kick)
AU: Del Greco 31-yard field goal
AU: Del Greco 32-yard field goal
AU: Del Greco 19-yard field goal

Auburn Team Stats
Michigan
21 First Downs
12
67-301 Rushing 31-118
2-6-1 Passing 9-25-1
21 Passing Yards
125
73-322 Total Offense
56-243
4-42.0 Punts 8-38.3
4-3 Fumbles-Lost 2-1
3-15 Penalties-Yds 6-49

Rushing
AU: Jackson 22-130; Agee 16-93
Mich.: Rogers 17-86; Garrett 5-18

Passing
AU: Campbell 2-6-1, 21 yards
Mich.: Smith 9-25-1, 125 yards

Receiving
AU: James 1-15
Mich.: Markray 3-60; Bean 3-37.

Miller-Digby Award recipient: Bo Jackson, Auburn tailback
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