 The first featured Iowa State in Portland, Oregon.The game was a passing of the torch of sorts, featuring the 1961 total offense leader, Iowa State's Dave Hoppman, and the 1962 total offense leader to be, Oregon State's Terry Baker.Iowa State hopped out to a 28–13 lead in the third quarter, but Terry Baker led the Beavers back on two touchdown runs and a touchdown pass to take a brief 33–28 lead.