 Although backup Bobby Goodman performed well, especially against Georgia Tech, coach George Welsh did not hesitate to restore Blundin as the starter.Both Blundin and the Cavaliers thrived for the remainder of the regular season, with the only setback a tie at Clemson.The Cavaliers finished the regular season 8-2-1 and were invited to the Gator Bowl, where they suffered a lopsided loss to the Oklahoma Sooners.