The 1973 edition of the Orange Bowl featured Nebraska and Notre Dame, and their two hall of fame coaches, Bob Devaney and Ara Parseghian. Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers scored on an 8-yard touchdown run as Nebraska took the lead at 7-0. In the second quarter, Gary Dixon scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to increase the score to 14-0. I-back Rodgers then found split end Frosty Anderson for a 52-yard touchdown pass and the Huskers led 20-0 at halftime.