Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Statistics:
45 yards rushing, 131 passing, 176 yards in total offense

Jerry Jones was the co-captain of Arkansas’ national championship team, a squad that rallied in the waning minutes of the 1965 Cotton Bowl Classic to drive 80 yards for the winning touchdown in a 10-7 victory over Nebraska. Years later he played a pivotal role in yet another comeback of major significance. Football fans know about his success with the Dallas Cowboys. However, they may not be aware of his intense passion for the Cotton Bowl Classic. During the construction of AT&T Stadium, Jones extended an invitation to the bowl’s leadership to play the Classic in his new state-of-the-art football palace. He knew that a roof or new stadium was the missing component to solidifying the game’s future. His behind-the-scenes efforts helped the Classic take an important step toward restoring its position among the elite of postseason college football.