1970 Sun Bowl
The 1970 Sun Bowl was a college football game played on December 26, 1970, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.
Game Information
- Teams: New Mexico State Aggies vs. Houston Cougars
- Date: December 26, 1970
- Location: Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas
- Attendance: 32,500
- Weather: Clear skies, temperature 64°F (18°C), wind 7 mph (11 km/h)
Game Result
The New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Houston Cougars 20-13.
Scoring Summary
- New Mexico State - John Carney 1-yard pass from Jack Long (Long kick) = 7 points
- Houston - Randy McFarland 2-yard run (McFarland kick) = 6 points
- New Mexico State - John Carney 34-yard field goal (Long kick) = 10 points
- Houston - Randy McFarland 1-yard pass from Jim Everett (Everett kick failed) = 6 points
- New Mexico State - Larry Seals 8-yard run (Long kick) = 20 points
Game Statistics
The New Mexico State Aggies outgained the Houston Cougars 314-284 in total offense.
- New Mexico State:
- Clinical passing: Jack Long 12/26, 141 yards, 1 TD
- Rushing: Larry Seals 25/49, 124 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: John Carney 5/11, 67 yards, 1 TD
- Houston:
- Clinical passing: Jim Everett 18/36, 217 yards, 1 TD
- Rushing: Randy McFarland 21/34, 81 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: David Moore 8/13, 91 yards
Post-Game Analysis
The Aggies' win marked their first bowl victory in school history.
Notable Performances
- Larry Seals, New Mexico State: 25 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD
- John Carney, New Mexico State: 5 receptions, 67 yards, 1 TD
- Randy McFarland, Houston: 21 carries, 81 yards, 1 TD
Cultural Impact
The Sun Bowl was a long-standing tradition in El Paso, dating back to 1931.
Related Events
- 1941 Sun Bowl: New Mexico State defeated Texas Tech 20-13
- 1965 Sun Bowl: Houston defeated Arizona State 10-6
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