Ole Miss Rebels beat TCU Horned Frogs in the 1956 Cotton Bowl

In a thrilling Cotton Bowl game, the Mississippi Rebels faced off against the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University. TCU took an early lead with a touchdown by Jim Swink. In the second quarter, Swink scored again, but Mississippi responded with a touchdown by Paige Cothran. In the fourth quarter, Mississippi tied the game with a touchdown by Billy Lott and secured victory with a successful kick by Cothran, winning 14-13.

Which team scored the first touchdown in the game?

• Texas Christian University Horned Frogs

• Dallas Cowboys

• Mississippi Rebels

• New York Giants

Who was responsible for the 39-yard touchdown in the second quarter?

• Ray Taylor

• Paige Cothran

• Jim Swink

• Billy Lott

What was the relationship between Paige Cothran and Barney Poole?

• Cousins

• Father and Son

• Brothers

• Uncle and Nephew

How did Mississippi tie the game in the fourth quarter?

• A safety

• A field goal

• A touchdown by Billy Lott

• A touchdown by Ray Taylor

What was the final score of the game?

• 14-13 in favor of TCU

• 14-14 tie

• 13-14 in favor of Mississippi

• 13-13 tie