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Greatest CFB Plays: Cannon's Halloween Run defeats Rodgers' PR

Voting for Round 3 of the Greatest CFB Plays tournament has concluded. Billy Cannon's Halloween Run advanced to the semifinals to take on the Bluegrass Miracle.

Round 3 poll results:
Cannon's Halloween Run: 72 percent
Rodgers' punt return: 28 percent

Rodgers' punt return (1)

Date: Nov. 25, 1971
Summary: In a No. 1 vs. No. 2, "Game of the Century" showdown, Johnny Rodgers put Nebraska on the board first with a 72-yard punt return touchdown, which helped the Cornhuskers defeat Oklahoma, 35-31.

Cannon's Halloween Run (2)

Date: Oct. 31, 1959
Summary: Billy Cannon's 79-yard punt return late in the fourth quarter gave top-ranked LSU a 7-3 win over No. 3-rated Ole Miss. Cannon would go on to win the Heisman Trophy in 1959.

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