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College football game
1985 Independence Bowl
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Clemson Tigers
(6–5)
(6–5)
Big Ten
ACC
20
13
Head coach: John Gutekunst (interim)
Head coach: Danny Ford
1
2
3
4
Total
Minnesota
3
7
3
7
20
Clemson
0
6
7
0
13
Date
December 21, 1985
Season
1985
Stadium
Independence Stadium
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
MVP
QB Rickey Foggie LB Bruce Holmes
Referee
James Sprenger (Pac-10)
Attendance
42,845
United States TV coverage
Network
Mizlou
Announcers
Howard David Bob Casciola Steve Grad
Independence Bowl
< 1984
1986 >
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