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Clemson Bowl Hist: 1956 Orange Bowl. Colorado 27 Clemson 21
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Clemson Bowl Hist: 1956 Orange Bowl. Colorado 27 Clemson 21


Dec 11, 2013, 6:00 PM

January 1, 1957 Colorado 27, Clemson 21

The Tigers 5 year absence from bowl play ended in 1956 as the Tigers were chosen for 2nd bowl appearance,
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Clemson mounted one of the greatest comebacks in Orange Bowl history, but fell short when Colorado intercepted a pass deep in its territory on the last play of the game.

In that final series, Clemson's Willie Smith recovered a Buffalo fumble at the Colorado 27 with his team trailing 27-21. But the Buff’s Bob Stransky intercepted quarterback Charlie Bussey's pass to save the game.

After a scoreless first quarter, Colorado stormed to three quick touchdowns. The Buffaloes narrowly missed a fourth touchdown and went into the locker room with a 20-0 cushion.

An inspiring speech by Clemson head coach Frank Howard, in which he threatened to resign if he didn't get a better effort from his team, followed. His squad responded with three second-half scores on a pair of runs by Joel Wells and another by Bob Spooner. A shocked Colorado squad saw the Tigers take a 21-20 lead with 11:22 to go.

Although leading, Clemson attempted an onside kick, but Colorado recovered. The Buffaloes marched 53 yards in eight plays and went ahead for good on John Bayuk's second touchdown of the day.


Clemson falls to 3-2 in bowl history.

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anybody here old enough to remember this game?***


Dec 11, 2013, 6:04 PM



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Re: anybody here old enough to remember this game?***


Dec 11, 2013, 7:06 PM

Yes I was 11 years old

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Re: Clemson Bowl Hist: 1956 Orange Bowl. Colorado 27 Clemson 21


Dec 11, 2013, 7:05 PM

Clemson played in the Orange Bowl in 1946 beating Boston college

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