sentences:  Arkansas took a 14–0 lead and held it into the fourth quarter, but Texas came from behind to win 15–14 and accepted Nixon's plaque.Texas beat Notre Dame 21-17 in the Cotton Bowl Classic, and removed any doubt as to whether it deserved consideration as National Champion, although Penn State fans still insist that their team, also undefeated and winner of the Orange Bowl, was better.However, it is worth noting that the Cotton Bowl Classic first invited Penn State to play the Southwest Conference champions.