Miami vs. Tennessee

Wednesday, January 1, 1986, Sugar Bowl Share

No. 8 Tennessee beat No. 2 Miami 35–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site2Miami10–⁠2 in 1985

Neutral site8Tennessee9–⁠1–⁠2 in 1985

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 77,432Referee: Wendell Shelton (SWC)

MVP Daryl Dickey (Tennessee QB)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Miami 61% to win. Tennessee pulled the upset.

Tennessee leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.