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1977 Orange Bowl

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Colorado had two turnovers (both interceptions), but made only five first downs. Ohio State committed six turnovers (four fumbles, two interceptions), but its defense responded.
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Skladany added another short field goal in the third quarter. Gerald ended the scoring with a four-yard run in the game's final minute and was named the
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Gerald rushed 14 times for 81 yards, including 17 on his first carry setting up a 36-yard scoring run by
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Underdog Colorado scored quickly, jumping out to an early 10–0 lead. Ohio State sophomore quarterback
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It was the first Orange Bowl played on natural grass in seven years, since January
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There was an Orange Bowl in January and December in 1996, 2014, and 2021.
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The Buckeyes were co-champions of the Big Ten Conference, but had been
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This was the only Orange Bowl between 1976 and 1981 without
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game matched both). The night before, Nebraska won the
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Colorado – Mark Zetterberg 26-yard field goal, 9:04
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January 2, 1977. p. D2. 895:, until consecutive appearances in 888:, this remains their only victory. 873:Ohio State climbed to sixth in the 573:The Buffaloes lost their opener at 945:Nelson, John (December 31, 1976). 14: 965:"Co-champs hoping to get respect" 635:on offense; sophomore linebacker 2393:1976–77 NCAA football bowl games 1278:History & conference tie-ins 990:"Injured QB leads OSU in Orange" 877:and Colorado fell to sixteenth. 727:4-yard run (Skladany kick), 0:45 699:3-yard run (Skladany kick), 0:24 539:. 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Index

Ohio State Buckeyes
Colorado Buffaloes
Big Ten
Big 8
Woody Hayes
Bill Mallory
AP
Coaches
AP
Coaches
1976
Orange Bowl
Miami
Florida
Rod Gerald
Tom Cousineau
Favorite
Referee
ACC
Network
NBC
Announcers
Jim Simpson
John Brodie
Orange Bowl
1976
1978
edition
college football
bowl game

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