Baylor defeats unbeaten University of Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl

Baylor defeats unbeaten University of Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl

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In the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, Baylor Bears, led by Speedy Del Schaffner, challenge the favored Tennessee Volunteers. Schaffner gains 54 yards, and Baylor scores first with a pass from Bobby Jones to Terry Marcantel. In the third quarter, Tennessee's Johnny Majors scores a touchdown. However, in the final quarter, Majors fumbles, and Baylor recovers. Third-string quarterback Buddy Humphrey scores, leading Baylor to a 13-7 upset victory over Tennessee.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the standout player for Baylor at the beginning of the game?

Bobby Jones

Speedy Del Schaffner

Buddy Humphrey

Johnny Majors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team was favored to win the Sugar Bowl?

Texas Longhorns

New Orleans Saints

Tennessee Volunteers

Baylor Bears

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened to Johnny Majors in the final quarter?

He intercepted a pass

He scored a touchdown

He was injured

He fumbled a kick return

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who scored the final touchdown for Baylor?

Bobby Jones

Terry Marcantel

Buddy Humphrey

Johnny Majors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final score of the Sugar Bowl game?

17-10

10-3

13-7

21-14