#9 Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern
Eagles
(13-2)
44
#2 FurmanFurman
Paladins
(12-2, 6-0)
42
NCAA I-AA Championship
3:30 PM, December 21, 1985 -
Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, WA
Attendance: 5,306
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KICKOFF (15:00 - 1st)
Herold kickoff 60 yards to the FUR0, Rudder touchback

1st & 10 at FU20 (15:00 - 1st)
Jager rush for 1 yard to the FUR21.

2nd & 9 at FU21 (14:39 - 1st)
Drye rush for 14 yards to the FUR35, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU35 (14:18 - 1st)
Jager rush for 9 yards to the FUR44.

2nd & 1 at FU44 (13:57 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb pass incomplete to Grady.

3rd & 1 at FU44 (13:36 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb pass incomplete to Rudder.

4th & 1 at FU44 (13:15 - 1st)
Hamilton punt 43 yards to the GSC13.

1st & 10 at GS13 (12:52 - 1st)
Ricky Harris rush for 1 yard to the GSC14.

2nd & 9 at GS14 (12:24 - 1st)
Ricky Harris rush for 4 yards to the GSC18.

3rd & 5 at GS18 (11:56 - 1st)
Gerald Harris rush for 11 yards to the GSC29, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS29 (11:28 - 1st)
Ricky Harris rush for 2 yards to the GSC31.

2nd & 8 at GS31 (11:00 - 1st)
Tracy Ham pass complete to M. Sharpe for 38 yards to the FUR31, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU31 (10:32 - 1st)
Gerald Harris rush for 15 yards to the FUR16, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU16 (10:04 - 1st)
Gerald Harris rush for 1 yard to the FUR15.

2nd & 9 at FU15 (9:36 - 1st)
Herman Barron rush for 6 yards to the FUR09.

3rd & 3 at FU9 (9:08 - 1st)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Ricky Harris.

4th & 3 at FU9 (8:40 - 1st)
Tim Foley field goal attempt from 27 MISSED, clock 08:15.

1st & 10 at FU20 (8:15 - 1st)
Drye rush for 5 yards to the FUR25.

2nd & 5 at FU25 (7:48 - 1st)
Drye rush for 8 yards to the FUR33, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU33 (7:21 - 1st)
Jager rush for 3 yards to the FUR36.

2nd & 7 at FU36 (6:54 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb pass complete to Lee for 4 yards to the FUR40.

3rd & 3 at FU40 (6:27 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb rush for 8 yards to the FUR48, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU48 (6:00 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb pass complete to Burnett for 14 yards to the GSC38, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS38 (5:33 - 1st)
Bagwell rush for 5 yards to the GSC33.

2nd & 5 at GS33 (5:06 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb pass complete to Rudder for 15 yards to the GSC18, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS18 (4:39 - 1st)
Bobby Lamb rush for 6 yards to the GSC12.

2nd & 4 at GS12 (4:12 - 1st)
Drye rush for 3 yards to the GSC09.

3rd & 1 at GS9 (3:45 - 1st)
Bagwell rush for 8 yards to the GSC01.

1st & 1 at GS1 (3:18 - 1st)
Bagwell rush for 1 yard to the GSC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:50.

PAT at GS3 (2:50 - 1st)
Esval kick attempt good.

KICKOFF (2:50 - 1st)
Acosta-Rua kickoff 47 yards to the GSC13, Miller return 18 yards to the GSC31.

1st & 10 at GS31 (2:40 - 1st)
Tracy Ham rush for 6 yards to the GSC37.

2nd & 4 at GS37 (2:08 - 1st)
Tracy Ham rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GSC36.

3rd & 5 at GS36 (1:46 - 1st)
PENALTY GSC illegal motion 5 yards to the GSC31.

3rd & 10 at GS31 (1:36 - 1st)
Tracy Ham rush for 14 yards to the GSC45, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS45 (1:04 - 1st)
Ricky Harris rush for no gain to the GSC45, PENALTY illegal motion declined.

2nd & 10 at GS45 (0:32 - 1st)
Tracy Ham rush for 8 yards to the FUR47.

3rd & 2 at FU47 (15:00 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham rush for 18 yards to the FUR29, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU29 (14:45 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham rush for 1 yard to the FUR28.

2nd & 9 at FU28 (14:30 - 2nd)
Gerald Harris rush for 2 yards to the FUR26.

3rd & 7 at FU26 (14:15 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete (Blankenship)

4th & 7 at FU26 (14:00 - 2nd)
Tim Foley field goal attempt from 44 GOOD.

KICKOFF (13:45 - 2nd)
Herold kickoff 60 yards to the FUR0, Rudder touchback

1st & 10 at FU20 (13:33 - 2nd)
Drye rush for 1 yard to the FUR21.

2nd & 9 at FU21 (13:02 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Lee for 8 yards to the FUR29.

3rd & 1 at FU29 (12:31 - 2nd)
Bagwell rush for 4 yards to the FUR33, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU33 (12:00 - 2nd)
Jager rush for loss of 1 yard to the FUR32.

2nd & 11 at FU32 (11:29 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Grady for 14 yards to the FUR46, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU46 (10:58 - 2nd)
Drye rush for 15 yards to the GSC39, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS39 (10:27 - 2nd)
Lamb sacked for a loss of 9 yards to the GSC48. (Hugo Rossignol)

2nd & 19 at GS48 (9:56 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Speaks for 27 yards to the GSC21. 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS21 (9:25 - 2nd)
Bagwell rush for 4 yards to the GSC17.

2nd & 6 at GS17 (9:12 - 2nd)
PENALTY defensive holding, 8 yards to the GSC09, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 9 at GS9 (8:54 - 2nd)
Bagwell rush for 9 yards to the GSC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:22.

PAT at GS3 (8:22 - 2nd)
Esval kick attempt GOOD

KICKOFF (8:22 - 2nd)
Acosta-Ruo kickoff 46 yards to the GSC14, Miller return 17 yards to the GSC31.

1st & 10 at GS31 (8:15 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham rush for 5 yards to the GSC36.

2nd & 5 at GS36 (7:44 - 2nd)
Gerald Harris rush for 2 yards to the GSC38.

3rd & 3 at GS38 (7:19 - 2nd)
PENALTY illegal procedure, 5 yards to the GSC33.

3rd & 8 at GS33 (7:13 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Belser for 25 yards to the FUR42, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU42 (6:42 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Sharpe.

2nd & 10 at FU42 (6:11 - 2nd)
Ricky Harris rush for no gain to the FUR42.

3rd & 10 at FU42 (5:40 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Belser for 18 yards to the FUR24, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU24 (5:09 - 2nd)
Ricky Harris rush for 2 yards to the FUR22.

2nd & 8 at FU22 (4:38 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham rush for 5 yards to the FUR17.

3rd & 3 at FU17 (4:07 - 2nd)
Gerald Harris rush for 1 yard to the FUR16.

4th & 2 at FU16 (3:36 - 2nd)
Tim Foley field goal attempt from 33 GOOD, clock 03:08.

KICKOFF (3:08 - 2nd)
Herold kickoff 58 yards to the FUR02, Rudder return 21 yards to the FUR23.

1st & 10 at FU23 (3:02 - 2nd)
Drye rush for 7 yards to the FUR30.

2nd & 3 at FU30 (2:49 - 2nd)
PENALTY holding, 10 yards to the FUR20.

2nd & 13 at FU20 (2:44 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Burnett for 8 yards to the FUR28.

3rd & 5 at FU28 (2:26 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Speaks for 17 yards to the FUR45, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU45 (2:08 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Bagwell for 9 yards to the GSC46.

2nd & 1 at GS46 (1:50 - 2nd)
Bagwell rush for 9 yards to the GSC37, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS37
TIMEOUT Furman, clock 1:21.

1st & 10 at GS37 (1:32 - 2nd)
Lamb pass complete to Grady for 20 yards to the GSC17, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS17 (1:31 - 2nd)
PENALTY pass interference, 7 yards to the GSC10, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS10 (1:14 - 2nd)
Lamb rush for 10 yards to the GSC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:56.

PAT at GS3 (0:56 - 2nd)
Esval kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (0:56 - 2nd)
Acosta-Rua kickoff 52 yards to the GSC08, Ricky Harris return 14 yards to the GSC22.

1st & 10 at FU22 (1:05 - 2nd)
PENALTY personal foul Georgia Southern, 11 yards to the GSC11.

1st & 21 at GS11 (0:48 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Ricky Harris for 10 yards to the GSC21.

2nd & 11 at GS21 (0:33 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Sharpe for 12 yards to the GSC33, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS33
TIMEOUT Georgia Southern, clock 00:18.

1st & 10 at GS33 (0:18 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham rush for 8 yards to the GSC41.

2nd & 2 at GS41
TIMEOUT Georgia Southern, clock 00:12.

2nd & 2 at GS41 (0:12 - 2nd)
Tracy Ham pass intercepted by Norris at the FUR03.

KICKOFF (15:00 - 3rd)
Acosta-Rua kickoff 49 yards to the GSC11, Ricky Harris return to the GSC28.

1st & 10 at GS28 (14:55 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Sharpe.

2nd & 10 at GS28 (14:40 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Belser for 15 yards to the GSC43, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS43 (14:25 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Ricky Harris for 2 yards to the GSC45.

2nd & 8 at GS45 (14:10 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham rush for loss of 15 yards to the GSC30, fumble, recovered by GS Tracy Ham at the GSC30.

3rd & 23 at GS30 (13:55 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Gerald Harris, PENALTY ineligible receiver downfield, 5 yards to the GSC25.

4th & 28 at GS25 (13:40 - 3rd)
Pat Parker punt 34 yards to the FUR41, PENALTY clipping 15 yards to the FUR26.

1st & 10 at FU26 (13:25 - 3rd)
Drye rush for 4 yards to the FUR30.

2nd & 6 at FU30 (12:55 - 3rd)
Jager rush for 9 yards to the FUR39, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU39 (12:25 - 3rd)
Goldsmith rush for 9 yards to the FUR48.

2nd & 1 at FU48 (11:55 - 3rd)
Goldsmith rush for 19 yards to the GSC33, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS33 (11:25 - 3rd)
Lamb pass complete to Grady for 33 yards to the GSC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:57.

PAT at GS3 (10:57 - 3rd)
Esval kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (10:57 - 3rd)
Acosta-Ruo kickoff 56 yards to the GSC04, Belser return 12 yards to the GSC16.

1st & 10 at GS16 (10:52 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for 25 yards to the GSC41, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS41 (10:27 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for 4 yards to the GSC45.

2nd & 6 at GS45 (10:02 - 3rd)
Frank Johnson rush for 2 yards to the GSC47.

3rd & 4 at GS47 (9:37 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham rush for 18 yards to the FUR35, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU35 (9:12 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Sharpe.

2nd & 10 at FU35 (8:47 - 3rd)
PENALTY delay of game, 5 yards to the FUR40.

2nd & 15 at FU40 (8:47 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for no gain to the FUR40.

3rd & 15 at FU40 (8:22 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Gerald Harris for 9 yards to the FUR31, PENALTY GSU clipping 15 yards to the FUR46.

3rd & 21 at FU46 (7:57 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Belser for 22 yards to the FUR24, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU24 (7:32 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Sharpe for 24 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 6:41.

1st & 3 at FU3
TIMEOUT Georgia Southern, clock 6:51.

PAT at FU3
Tracy Ham rush, 2 point attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (7:07 - 3rd)
Herold kickoff 60 yards to the FUR0, Rudder return 16 yards to the FUR16.

1st & 10 at FU16 (6:47 - 3rd)
Drye rush for 2 yards to the FUR18.

2nd & 8 at FU18 (6:30 - 3rd)
Lamb pass incomplete to Speaks.

3rd & 8 at FU18 (6:13 - 3rd)
Lamb pass incomplete to Burnett.

4th & 8 at FU18 (5:56 - 3rd)
Hamilton punt 28 yards to the GSC44, no return.

1st & 10 at GS44 (5:39 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Gerald Harris.

2nd & 10 at GS44 (5:22 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Herman Barron for 16 yards to the FUR40, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU40 (5:05 - 3rd)
Gerald Harris rush for no gain to the FUR40.

2nd & 10 at FU40 (4:48 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for 40 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:35.

PAT at FU3 (4:35 - 3rd)
Tim Foley kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (4:35 - 3rd)
Herold kickoff 60 yards to the FUR0, Rudder return 22 yards to the FUR22.

1st & 10 at FU22 (4:29 - 3rd)
Bagwell rush for 3 yards to the FUR25.

2nd & 7 at FU25 (4:14 - 3rd)
Bobby Lamb pass incomplete to Burnett.

3rd & 7 at FU25 (3:59 - 3rd)
Bobby Lamb pass incomplete to Grady.

4th & 7 at FU25 (3:44 - 3rd)
Hamilton punt 34 yards to the GSC41, Belser fair catch.

1st & 10 at GS41 (3:28 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Sharpe.

2nd & 10 at GS41 (3:13 - 3rd)
PENALTY false start, 5 yards to the GSC36.

2nd & 15 at GS36 (3:08 - 3rd)
Tracy Ham rush for 12 yards to the GSC48.

3rd & 3 at GS48 (2:48 - 3rd)
Gerald Harris rush for 52 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:28.

PAT at FU3 (2:28 - 3rd)
Tim Foley kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (2:28 - 3rd)
Herold kickoff 60 yards to the FUR0, touchback.

1st & 10 at FU20 (2:28 - 3rd)
Bagwell rush for 7 yards to the FUR27.

2nd & 3 at FU27 (1:57 - 3rd)
Bagwell rush for 2 yards to the FUR29.

3rd & 1 at FU29 (1:26 - 3rd)
Bagwell rush for no gain to the FUR29.

4th & 1 at FU29 (0:55 - 3rd)
Hamilton punt 36 yards to the GSC35, Belser fair catch.

1st & 10 at GS35 (0:25 - 3rd)
Gerald Harris rush for 5 yards to the GSC40.

2nd & 5 at GS40 (15:00 - 4th)
Tracy Ham rush for 5 yards to the GSC45, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS45 (14:33 - 4th)
Frank Johnson rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.

2nd & 5 at 50 (14:06 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for 13 yards to the FUR37, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU37 (13:39 - 4th)
Ricky Harris rush for 14 yards to the FUR23, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU23 (13:12 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Ricky Harris for 11 yards to the FUR12, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU12 (12:45 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Herman Barron for 12 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:21.

PAT at FU3 (12:21 - 4th)
Tim Foley kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (12:21 - 4th)
PENALTY kickoff out of bounds, 5 yards to the GSC35.

KICKOFF (12:15 - 4th)
Herold kickoff 64 yards to the FUR01, Rudder return 25 yards to the FUR26.

1st & 10 at FU26 (12:10 - 4th)
Jager rush for 19 yards to the FUR45, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU45 (11:46 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb pass incomplete to Lee.

2nd & 10 at FU45 (11:22 - 4th)
Jager rush for 10 yards to the GSC45, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS45 (10:58 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb rush for 14 yards to the GSC31, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS31 (10:34 - 4th)
Jager rush for 2 yards to the GSC29.

2nd & 8 at GS29 (10:10 - 4th)
Bagwell rush for 5 yards to the GSC24.

3rd & 3 at GS24 (9:46 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb rush for 5 yards to the GSC19, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS19 (9:22 - 4th)
Goldsmith rush for 5 yards to the GSC14.

2nd & 5 at GS14 (8:58 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb rush for 2 yards to the GSC12.

3rd & 3 at GS12 (8:34 - 4th)
Bagwell rush for 5 yards to the GSC07, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 7 at GS7 (8:10 - 4th)
Bagwell rush for 7 yards to the GSC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:51.

PAT at GS3 (7:51 - 4th)
Esval kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (7:51 - 4th)
Acosta-Rua kickoff 60 yards to the GSC0, Belser return 8 yards to the GSC08, PENALTY GS clipping 4 yards to the GSC04, PENALTY FU personal foul 15 yards to the GSC19.

1st & 10 at GS19 (7:30 - 4th)
Tracy Ham rush for 5 yards to the GSC24.

2nd & 5 at GS24 (7:05 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Belser for 14 yards to the GSC38, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS38 (6:40 - 4th)
Frank Johnson rush for 3 yards to the GSC41.

2nd & 7 at GS41 (6:15 - 4th)
Tracy Ham rush for 2 yards to the GSC43.

3rd & 5 at GS43 (5:50 - 4th)
Tracy Ham rush for 4 yards to the GSC47.

4th & 1 at GS47 (5:25 - 4th)
Tracy Ham rush for 2 yards to the GSC49.

1st & 10 at GS49 (5:00 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Delano Little for 26 yards to the FUR25, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU25 (4:35 - 4th)
Gerald Harris rush for 3 yards to the FUR22.

2nd & 7 at FU22 (4:10 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Delano Little.

3rd & 7 at FU22
TIMEOUT Georgia Southern, clock 03:47.

3rd & 7 at FU22 (3:47 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Belser.

4th & 7 at FU22 (3:44 - 4th)
Tim Foley field goal from 39 GOOD.

KICKOFF (3:41 - 4th)
Herold kickoff 60 yards to the FUR0, touchback.

1st & 10 at FU20 (3:37 - 4th)
Goldsmith rush for 14 yards to the FUR34, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU34 (3:21 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb pass complete to Speaks for 9 yards to the FUR43.

2nd & 1 at FU43 (3:05 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb pass complete to Goldsmith for 6 yards to the FUR49.

1st & 10 at FU49 (2:49 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb pass complete to Jager for 26 yards to the GSC25, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at GS25 (2:33 - 4th)
Goldsmith rush for 3 yards to the GSC22.

2nd & 7 at GS22 (2:17 - 4th)
Jager rush for 18 yards to the GSC04.

1st & 4 at GS4 (2:01 - 4th)
Bagwell rush for 4 yards to the GSC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 1:32.

PAT at GS3
Esval kick attempt GOOD.

KICKOFF (1:45 - 4th)
Acosta-Rua kickoff 46 yards to the GSC14, Miller return 14 yards to the GSC28.

1st & 10 at GS28 (1:45 - 4th)
PENALTY holding, 10 yards to the GSC18.

1st & 20 at GS18 (1:29 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for 53 yards to the FUR29, 1ST DOWN.

1st & 10 at FU29 (1:13 - 4th)
Tracy Ham rush for 4 yards to the FUR25.

2nd & 6 at FU25 (0:57 - 4th)
Tracy Ham sacked for a loss of 5 yards to the FUR30. (Despres)

3rd & 11 at FU30
TIMEOUT Georgia Southern, clock 00:44.

3rd & 11 at FU30 (0:44 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Sharpe.

4th & 11 at FU30 (0:37 - 4th)
PENALTY GSC illegal procedure, FUR encroachment, penalties offset

4th & 11 at FU30 (0:37 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Belser for 17 yards to the FUR13.

1st & 10 at FU13 (0:30 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete to Sharpe.

2nd & 10 at FU13 (0:23 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass incomplete.

3rd & 10 at FU13 (0:16 - 4th)
Tracy Ham pass complete to Frank Johnson for 13 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:10.

PAT at FU3 (0:10 - 4th)
Tim Foley kick attempt FAILED.

KICKOFF (0:10 - 4th)
PENALTY GS unsportsmanlike conduct assessed on kickoff.

KICKOFF (0:07 - 4th)
Herold kickoff 62 yards to the FUR13, Rudder return 36 yards to the FUR49.

1st & 10 at FU49 (0:04 - 4th)
TIMEOUT Furman, clock 00:04.

1st & 10 at FU49 (0:04 - 4th)
Bobby Lamb pass incomplete to Brown.