Quarterback Tom Brady has guided New England to the Super Bowl for the sixth time in his career; Seattle attempts to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles.
Los Angeles (14-5) and Seattle (15-3) split their two season meetings, including a 21-19 Rams win in Week 11 before a 38-37 OT win for the Seahawks in Week 16.
Quarterback Tom Brady has guided New England to the Super Bowl for the sixth time in his career; Seattle attempts to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles.
The 77th annual game features over 100 of the top collegiate players, coached by Clint Hurtt and Joel Thomas, showcase their skills in front of pro scouts.
Highlights and news from Sunday provide an overview of the day's results, as well as providing behind-the-scenes looks into the locker and conference rooms.
Mike Garrett, Bert Coan and Curtis McClinton all ranked in the top-ten as rushers in the AFL; Vince Lombardi had already coached Green Bay to four titles.
Green Bay defeated Kansas City, 35-10, at Super Bowl I; Oakland's primary strength came in the form of its defense, which was nicknamed "The 11 Angry Men."
The NFL Champion had won the first two Super Bowls, but Joe Namath brashly guaranteed a Jets victory; Baltimore was the only NFL team to play a zone defense.
Kansas City makes second Super Bowl appearance after losing to Green Bay, 35-10, in Super Bowl I; Minnesota's d-line was nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters."
Dallas entered the game with a reputation of not being able to win a big game; Miami was built around their rushing attack with Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick.
Miami is making back-to-back appearances after falling to Dallas, 24-3, in Super Bowl VI; Washington's veteran team was nicknamed "The Over the Hill Gang."
Pittsburgh was known for dominating games with its "Steel Curtain" defense, while Dallas had built a reputation through its offense and "flex" defense.
Dallas advanced to its fourth Super Bowl on the back of Roger Staubach and the vaunted Doomsday Defense; Denver's Craig Morton was facing his former team.
Pittsburgh advanced to its second consecutive Super Bowl after beating Dallas, 35-31; Los Angeles racked up 6,006 yards, the second most in the league.
Jim Plunkett revived his career after starter Dan Pastorini broke his leg; Philadelphia advanced to its first title game since the 1960 NFL Championship.
Washington was making its second Super Bowl appearance after losing to the Dolphins, 14-7, in Super Bowl VII; Miami defense as nicknamed the "Killer Bees."
Washington entered the game as the defending champions and led the league with an NFL-record 541 points; Marcus Allen led Oakland with 1,014 rushing yards.
The New York Giants were led by a defense nicknamed the "Big Blue Wrecking Crew"; John Elway anchored Denver due to the impact of his improvisational skills.
Washington's Doug Williams became the first black QB to win a Super Bowl; Denver advanced to its second consecutive Super Bowl and third in team history.