Bear Bryant's last game as Texas A&M's head coach against Tennessee.
Texas A&M · TennesseeThe Vols defeated Texas A&M and Bryant, 3-0. 43,709 were in attendance, a then-Gator Bowl record.
The contest was scoreless until Tennessee kicker Sammy Burklow converted a 17-yard field goal with 5:30 remaining in the fourth quarter. His game-winning field goal was the first successful attempt of his career.
The game was contested in rainy and muddy field conditions and remains the lowest-scoring Gator Bowl in history. Texas A&M Heisman Trophy winner John David Crow shared MVP honors with Tennessee tailback Bobby Gordon .
Crow totaled 42 rushing yards on 10 attempts against the Vols. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
KEY POINTS
- Bear Bryant's last game as Texas A&M's head coach against Tennessee.
- Tennessee first played Texas A&M on Dec. 28, 1957 during the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, marking the final game for Bear Bryant as the Aggies' head coach.
- Tennessee finished its season with an 8-3 (4-3 SEC) record under third-year head coach and former Vol Bowden Wyatt .
- Bryant returned to his alma mater, Alabama , after the game and served as head coach of the Crimson Tide from 1958-82.