1987 Cotton Bowl
(#13) Ohio State 28, (#8) Texas A&M 12
(#13) Ohio State 28, (#8) Texas A&M 12
January 1, 1987 | Cotton Bowl | Dallas, Texas
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1987 Cotton Bowl
(#13) Ohio State 28, (#8) Texas A&M 12 January 1, 1987 | Cotton Bowl | Dallas, Texas
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| SCORE BY QUARTERS | ||||||
| Ohio State | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | -- | 28 |
| Texas A&M | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -- | 12 |
| Attendance: 74,188 | ||||||
| SCORING SUMMARY | ||||||
| A&M: Slater 30 yd field goal | ||||||
| OSU: Karsatos 3 yd run (Frantz kick) | ||||||
| A&M: Slater 44 yd field goal | ||||||
| OSU: Spielman 24 yd interception return (Frantz kick) | ||||||
| OSU: Workman 8 yd run (Frantz kick) | ||||||
| A&M: Vick 2 yd run (pass failed) | ||||||
| OSU: Kee 49 yd interception return (Frantz kick) | ||||||
DALLAS--The Aggies made their second consecutive trip to the Cotton Bowl one most A&M backers would like to forget by virtually giving Ohio State the victory by way of turnovers.
Quarterback Kevin Murray, in what would be his final game at A&M, tossed five interceptions while completing only 12 of 31 passes as the Aggies ended a 9-3 campaign with a frustrating defeat. OSU, leading 7-6 at the half, got interception returns for scores by linebackers Chris Spielman and Michael Kee to take the victory.
Aggie fullback Roger Vick rushed for 113 yards on 24 carries and scored once to earn Outstanding Player honors for A&M.