January 1, 1973: Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers scored 4 touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass during a 40-6 victory over Notre Dame in 1973 Orange Bowl. #GBR #orangebowl | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

January 1, 1973: Nebraska wingback Johnny Rodgers scored 4 touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass in a 40-6 victory over Notre Dame in the 1973 Orange Bowl. It was the final college game for the 1972 Heisman Trophy winner. This video is from the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

January 1, 1973: Here's a look back On Nebraska's 40-6 victory over Notre Dame in the 1973 Orange Bowl. The Cornhuskers were led by Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers who scored 4 touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass.This highlight video is narrated by John Facenda. This video is from the Wolfson Archives. #orangebowl #GBR | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

Johnny Rodgers’ jittery, swirling running style helped earn him win The Heisman Trophy in 1972. The College Football Hall of Famer and Nebraska Football legend, carried the ball 130 times and averaged 5.7 yards a try. He caught 143 passes and averaged a gain of 17.3 yards. He had 133 kick returns and averaged 17.8. In 1971 Nebraska and Oklahoma met in a duel of teams ranked 1 and 2. Oklahoma led 31-28 late in the game. Rodgers made a 72-yard punt return in the 1st QTR to help Nebraska win 35-31.