1986 Sun Bowl

In Ray Perkins's final game as Alabama head coach, the Crimson Tide defeated the Huskies 28–6.

This was the first edition of the Sun Bowl that carried corporate sponsorship,[5] as John Hancock Financial entered a three-year, $1.5 million partnership.

Following their victory over Washington State in the Apple Cup, university officials announced they accepted an invitation to play in the Sun Bowl.

[2] Washington responded with a pair of Jeff Jaeger field goals to cut the lead to 7–6 at the half.

[2] Humphrey then scored the final points of the game midway through the fourth on a three-yard run to cap a 16-play, 92-yard drive.