Texas Longhorns defeat the Tennessee Volunteers in the 1953 Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX

The Gridiron Classic in Dallas features a Cotton Bowl clash between Tennessee's top defense and Texas's strong offense. Texas gains an early lead with a safety and capitalizes on Tennessee's fumbles. Despite Tennessee's defensive reputation, Texas dominates and wins the Cotton Bowl 16-0, avenging their 1951 defeat.

What was the main attraction of the Gridiron Classic of the Southwest?

• A baseball match

• The Cotton Bowl football game

• A basketball game

• A concert in Dallas

Which team was known for its strong defense in the Cotton Bowl?

• Dallas Cowboys

• New York Giants

• Tennessee Volunteers

• Texas Longhorns

What was the result of Bob Griffith's fumble?

• A turnover to Tennessee

• A safety for Texas

• A touchdown for Tennessee

• A field goal for Texas

How did Texas gain an advantage in the first quarter?

• By recovering a fumble

• By intercepting a pass

• By blocking a punt

• By scoring a field goal

What was the final score of the Cotton Bowl game?

• 16 to 2 in favor of Tennessee

• 16 to 2 in favor of Texas

• 16 to 0 in favor of Texas

• 16 to 0 in favor of Tennessee