2002 BCS National Championship

The 2002 BCS National Championship was a college football game played on January 3, 2002, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to determine the national champion for the 2001 season. It featured the University of Miami Hurricanes against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Miami, led by Coach Larry Coker, won decisively, 37-14, claiming their fifth national title. The game highlighted Miami’s strong defense and dynamic offense, and it marked Nebraska’s first appearance in the title game since 1997. This matchup was part of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), which was designed to match the top teams based on rankings and polls.