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Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

2003 HALL OF FAME

Joe Theismann

  • Position Quarterback, Notre Dame
  • Hometown New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 180

Biography

The name of Joe Theismann is still ringing in the ears of Longhorns everywhere. His valiant effort may have fallen a bit short in the closing minutes of the 1970 Classic, but things changed dramatically one year later. In the most highly-touted bowl rematch ever, Theismann guided the Irish to a stunning 24-11 upset of the No. 1 Longhorns. The Notre Dame quarterback accounted for his teams first 18 points by rushing for two touchdowns and passing for another. The 30-game Texas winning streak came crashing down, and finally, Theismann could claim his revenge.