National Football Foundation

Miami defeated Big 8 Champion Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, marking the Hurricanes’ second MacArthur Bowl. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson, finished 12-0 after a 20-14 victory against the Sooners in the Orange Bowl. Between 1985 and 1987, Oklahoma’s only three losses came at the hands of the Hurricanes. The 1987 Miami team featured Hall of Fame defensive back Bennie Blades and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Russell Maryland.

Representing the pinnacle of team achievement in college sports, the trophy was the gift of an anonymous donor, who commissioned Tiffany & Co. to craft it from 400 ounces of silver, in honor of NFF founder General Douglas A. MacArthur. It took eight months to make, and the trophy features MacArthur's famous quote: "There is no substitute for victory."