1968 Sugar Bowl - LSU vs. Wyoming

Not sure if this has been posted before? but here it is for the old-timers

Notables for this game were Wyoming’s shifty running back Jim Kiick who later would play for the ‘72 Miami Dolphins. LSU’s great defensive end John Garlington was later drafted by Cleveland in the 2nd round. Both players were a major factor in this game.

Wyoming also featured talented quarterback Paul Toscano, who lead the nation in total offense after having played defensive back the two previous seasons. Toscano also finished in the balloting for the Heisman trophy. Wyoming’s kicker Jerry Depoyster played a major role in the game kicking a record 49-yard field goal and whose prolific punting kept LSU’s return specialist Sammy Grezaffi in check. Wyoming also boasted the top ranked rush defense in the country. Toscano, Kiick, Depoyster and its defense together put Wyoming ahead 13-0 at half.

But it was an unknown third-string running-back named Glenn Smith who would spark the LSU comeback. In the third quarter Nelson Stokley under pressure most of the day would hit Smith for a 39-yard pass. Then Smith high-stepped his way reviving the running game eventually scoring on the same drive for LSU’s first points. Smith's elusive running loosened up the nation’s top rush defense allowing Stokley to throw for two touchdowns to Tommy Morrel. Smith was named the game’s MVP.

LSU seemingly had the game wrapped up with seconds to go leading 20-13 but Toscano's pass was tipped leading to a 54-yard gain to the LSU 18-yard line. Toscano then completed a pass to the LSU 5-yard line ending the game.

Wyoming a 6-point underdog proved to be a worthy opponent as the Toscano-lead Cowboys outgained the Tigers 406 - 242.

The tape abruptly ends on the last play but overall it’s an excellent recap of the game.


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