Super Bowl XXVIII VIII). He also became the fourth player to rush for touchdowns in back-to-back Super Bowls (joining Franco Harris, John Riggins and Thomas). Smith also became the first player to lead the league in rushing yards, win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, and win Super Bowl MVP all in the same season. He was also the fourth player, after Bart Starr (1966), Terry Bradshaw (1978), and Joe Montana (1989) to win both the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP during the same season. Defensively, James Washington, who began as the nickel-back to counter Buffalo's "no-huddle" and frequent use of three
1980 Sun Bowl with 3:21 to make it 31–10. Michael Haddix made it 31–17 with 1:00 remaining on his touchdown reception, but it was too late for the Bulldogs as Nebraska won. Jeff Quinn threw 9-of-19 for 151 yards with 1 interception and 2 touchdowns en route to being named MVP. The Cornhusker defense force two interceptions, four fumbles, and a muffed punt while limiting the Bulldogs to less than 100 yards. 1980 Sun Bowl The 1980 Sun Bowl was a college football postseason bowl game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. A loss to #9 Oklahoma in the final