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Annual NCAA football game
The 1962 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions an independent and the Gators of the University of Florida representing the SEC. Florida upset Penn State, 17–7.[2][3] To inspire the underdog Gators against a northern foe, the Confederate Battle Flag was worn on their helmets.[4]
Game summary[]
Quarterback Tom Shannon was the MVP for Florida,[5] while defensive tackle Dave Robinson was the MVP for Penn State.
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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PSU
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FLA
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1
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3
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-4
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FLA
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43-yard field goal by Bobby Lyle
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0
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3
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2
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10
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24
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FLA
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Larry Dupree 7-yard touchdown reception from Tom Shannon, Jimmy Hall kick good
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0
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10
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2
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17
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76
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PSU
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Pete Liske 1-yard touchdown run, Ron Coates kick good
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7
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10
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4
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6
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51
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FLA
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Hagood Clarke 18-yard touchdown reception from Tom Shannon, Jimmy Hall kick good
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7
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17
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"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
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7
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17
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References[]
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History & conference tie-ins | |
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Games | |
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Notes |
- There was a Gator Bowl in January and December in 1954, 1960, 1965, 1971, 1989, 1991, 2016, and 2021.
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Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game.
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Categories:
- 1962–63 NCAA football bowl games
- Gator Bowl
- Penn State Nittany Lions football bowl games
- Florida Gators football bowl games
- 20th century in Jacksonville, Florida
- 1962 in sports in Florida
- December 1962 sports events in the United States
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