Purdue finished 2nd in the Big Ten Conference, in their first bowl game since 1967.
Due to the game being played on Christmas Day, a ticket drive had to be set up by Rodgers' wife.
Georgia Tech scored twice with less than three minutes remaining to narrow the lead from 41-7 to 41-21, but the game had already been decided.
Quarterback Mark Herrmann threw 12-of-24 for two touchdowns (and two interceptions) and rushed for one more in a convincing 41-21 victory over Georgia Tech.
[2][3] Purdue won two more bowl games before Young's departure in 1981.