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1952 Sugar Bowl
1 2 3 4 Total
University of Maryland 7 14 7 0 28
University of Tennessee 0 6 0 7 13
Date January 1, 1952
Season 1951
Stadium Tulane Stadium
Location New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP Ed Modzelewski
Sugar Bowl
 < 1951  1953

The 1952 Sugar Bowl featured the top ranked Tennessee Volunteers, and the third ranked Maryland Terrapins. In the first quarter, Maryland scored on a two-yard touchdown run Ed Fullerton, giving the Terrapins a 7-0 lead. In the second quarter, Fullerton threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Bob Shemonski, as the Terrapins built a 14-0 lead. Jack Scarbath scored on a one-yard touchdown run making it 21-0. Tennessee got on the board with a 4 yard touchdown pass from Payne to Reichar as the score was 21-6 at halftime. In the third quarter, Fullerton scored on a 46 yard interception return making it 28-6. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee's Payne scored on a 2 yard touchdown run making the final score 28-13. Ed Modzelewski was named the game MVP.

References[]

  • ESPN College Football Encyclopedia
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