Sugar Bowl | Jan. 1, 1977 | Superdome | New Orleans, La. | Pitt 27, Georgia 3
Five facts about the Sugar Bowl
- Pitt clinched its ninth national title with a dominant victory in the Sugar Bowl.
- The Panthers were led by Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett in the 27-3 win.
- Dorsett finished with a Sugar Bowl record 202 yards rushing in his final collegiate game.
- Pitt stormed out to a 21-0 halftime lead behind quarterback Matt Cavanaugh, the game MVP.
- Pitt finished its 12-0 season as unanimous national champions after the triumph.
