August 27, 1984 - Kickoff Classic - #10 Miami vs #1 Auburn
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What if we told you there was a game played in 1984 that featured Bo Jackson, a preseason #1 ranked team, a defending national champion, and Jimmy Johnson making his coaching debut for the Miami Hurricanes?
Well that's what we have for this episode of Distant Replay.
The second edition of the Kickoff Classic, a long-time opening weekend college football game played at the Meadowlands, featured #1 Auburn and #10 Miami to start the 1984 season.
It is one of those unique under-the-radar college football moments that is a perfect fit for the podcast. In this episode we discuss: The crazy 1984 season for Auburn and Miami Our memories of the Kickoff Classic Katz Sports broadcasted this game? Pat Dye doing his best to stymie Bo Jackson Preseason #1 Auburn? Our love affair w/ Bernie Kosar Jimmy johnson is a big "take me off the field on your shoulders" guy much more... If you want to watch this game for yourself, check it out on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-90-1984-kickoff-classic-10-miami-vs-1-auburn/