College Football's 'Game of the 20th Century', a Blizzard wreaked havoc, and Leon Lett's second blunder - This DiSH for Nov. 25
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1971, undefeated and top-ranked Nebraska beat #2 Oklahoma in college football's 'Game of the Century.'
In 1950, a blizzard and brutally cold temperatures provided a stark backdrop for two football games. First in Knoxville in a game between #3 Kentucky and #5 Tennessee. It also had an effect on the Michigan-Ohio State game.
In 2023, Alabama converted a fourth and goal from the 21 to score the game winning touchdown to beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
In 1993, Dallas' Leon Lett committed his second blunder in 10 months. This one cost his Cowboys the game.
And in 1953, an international friendly between Hungary and England changed the game for good.
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