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The last time Nebraska faced a Steve Spurrier-coached team, the Huskers were winning their second-straight national title after a 62-24 romp in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl. Huskers Illustrated was there. We look back on some highlights. Many of these photos have never been published.

Tommie Frazier rushed for 199 yards en route to MVP honors.CB Eric Stokes and the Huskers held Florida to minus 28 yards on the ground.Steve Spurrier and Tom OsborneTommie Frazier rushed for 199 yards en route to MVP honors.Tom Osborne and Bill Byrne receive the Fiesta Bowl trophy
Michael Booker (20) on the tackle, with Mike Minter (10) in pursuit. Booker also had an interception for a 42-yard touchdown.Michael Booker (20) on the tackle, with Mike Minter (10) in pursuit. Booker also had an interception for a 42-yard touchdown.Clinton ChildsDamon BenningTom Osborne and the Huskers claimed their second straight national title with the win.
The FinalLawrence Phillips meets with the media during a media session.Vershan JacksonReggie BaulBrendan Holbein
Terrell Farley with the tackle on TB Terry JacksonOLB Luther Hardin gets the face mask of QB Eric KresserAhman Green finds running roomMLB Steve CookLawrence Phillips ran for three touchdowns in the game.
Terrell Farley sacks QB Danny WuerffelTerrell Farley sacks QB Danny WuerffelTommie Frazier ran for a 35-yard touchdown and a 75-yard touchdown.Victory!Jared Tomich (93) and Christian Peter (55) take down Wuerffel again.
Aaron Babcock

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