The only time since 1990 PSU that we hosted a game while #1 is 1993 BC. Unfortunately, I was at both of those games. Both games ended with a game-winning FG by the other team.

right before halftime & sat out the 2nd half. Earlier in the season they were up 24-7 against Stanford. Two muffed punts gave the Cardinal great field position. They capitalized on both I think. Derek Brown had that pass in his hands which would have won the game.

If Brown somehow caught that ball - would we have beaten Miami?

Notre Dame was getting lucky in pulling out victories - the Michigan State game ("immaculate deflection") was a case in point - but even the Michigan game (ND was down 24-14 and Michigan was driving - then Grbac got picked off in the end zone, another ND 40 yard play was on a lucky deflection).

And again - the Stanford loss didn't matter - we were back to #1 - just win out (PSU, USC, bowl game) and we will 1990 NC.

And lastly - we had 3 losses that year and finished #6 in both polls. How many losses did we have this year and finished where?

IIRC, Lou drew up the play in the grass on sideline during the timeout.