January 2, 1995

With the score tied at 17-17 with just over one minute remaining on the clock and the ball on the 50-yard line, Alabama quarterback Jay Barker hit running back Sherman Williams, who weaved downfield to the end zone for the deciding score in one of the most competitive bowl games ever held at Camping World Stadium. 

Williams, voted the game’s MVP, finished with 359 all-purpose yards (166 rush, 155 pass, 38 kickoff ret.) and two touchdowns. Ohio State’s Joey Galloway was on the receiving end of both Buckeye touchdowns, including a 69-yard strike. Galloway caught eight passes on the day for 146 yards and was selected the Buckeyes’ offensive MVP. 

The 49th Citrus Bowl enjoyed its 13th sellout in 15 years as 71,195 fans were in attendance.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

MATCHUP
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1st Downs
28
15
3rd down efficiency
7-16
4-13
Total Yards
521
276
Passing
317
180
Completions-Attempts
18-37
11-27
Yards per Attempt
8.6
4.7
Yards per Completion
17.6
16.4
Touchdowns-Interceptions
1-0
2-1
Rushing
204
96
Rushing Attempts
51
32
Yards per Rush
4.0
3.0
Touchdowns
2
0
Penalties-Yards
4-45
6-43
Field Goals Made-Attempts
1-3
1-2
Long (Yards)
27
34
Punts-Yards
4-96
7-253
Average Yards
24.0
36.1
Returns
Punts: Total-Yards-Touchdowns
2-7-0
1-19-0
Punts: Average per Returns
3.5
19.0
Kickoffs: Total-Yards-Touchdowns
2-38
4-76
Kickoff: Average per Returns
19.0
19.0
Interceptions: Total-Yards-Touchdowns
1-0-0
0-0-0
Time of Possession
32:38
27:22
Miscellaneous Statistics
Fumbles-Lost
3-3
4-1
Sacks: Total-Yards
2-6
5-55
Extra Point Attempts: Made-Attempts
3-3
2-2
Two Point Attempts: Made-Attempts
0-0
0-0
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