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Penn State wins 1995 Rose Bowl...
Penn State wins 1995 Rose Bowl...
Item # 719155
January 03, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 3, 1995
* Penn State Nittany Lions college football
* Wins Rose Bowl vs. Oregon Ducks
* Undefeated season without a title
* Kerry Collins, Kyle Brady, Bobby Engram
The front page has a two column heading: "Penn State Wears Rose Crown Despite Thorny Ranking Issue" with a photo showing Ki-Jana Carter running for a touchdown on the opening play. Also a color photo of the Rose Parade with heading.
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Penn State Perfectly Unsatisfied" with subheads and related photo showing Ki-Jana Carter's first play touchdown run. First report coverage continues inside with some more related photos. Great to have in this publication, the home of the Rose Bowl.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), nice condition.
background: The 1995 Rose Bowl was the culmination of an extraordinary season for the Penn State Nittany Lions, who entered the game undefeated and ranked No. 2 in the nation under legendary head coach Joe Paterno. In their first year as a member of the Big Ten Conference, Penn State dominated the regular season with a high-powered offense led by quarterback Kerry Collins, running back Ki-Jana Carter, and wide receiver Bobby Engram. Against the Oregon Ducks, Carter made an immediate impact by breaking off an 83-yard touchdown run on Penn State's first offensive play, setting the tone for a 38–20 victory. Carter finished with 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while Collins added two passing scores, showcasing the balanced offensive attack that had defined their season. Despite finishing 12–0 and claiming the Big Ten title, Penn State was denied the national championship, as Nebraska—also undefeated—secured the top spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls after winning the Orange Bowl. The split and lack of a definitive championship game reignited debates over the fairness of the Bowl Coalition system and ultimately contributed to the push for a more unified postseason format in college football.
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