1968 Liberty Bowl - Statistical Summary

Statistical Summary

Mississippi's Steve Hindman was named the game's most valuable player after he rushed the ball for 121 yards and a touchdown in addition to catching three passes for 32 yards. Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning finished the game with 141 passing yards and two touchdowns. Virginia Tech was led on offense by Ken Edwards, who finished with 119 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Terry Smoot, who finished with 91 rushing yards and a touchdown. Tech turned the ball over five times, committing three fumbles and throwing two interceptions to the Mississippi defense. Despite Tech's relative offensive success on the ground, the Hokies were completely inept through the air, completing just one pass for two net passing yards. Both marks remain Liberty Bowl records for the fewest passes and fewest passing yards gained by a team.

Although the Hokies had success on defense during the first quarter, Mississippi dominated the Hokies defensively for the rest of the game. Such was the defensive dominance of Mississippi in the last three quarters of the game that after Tech's field goal in the first quarter, the Hokies had 11 offensive possessions and crossed into Ole Miss territory just once.

In addition to Steve Hindman's selection as the game's MVP, Mississippi had two other players recognized for their achievements in the game: Robert Bailey was named the game's most outstanding defensive back and offensive tackle Worthy McClure was named the game's most outstanding offensive lineman.