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Today in sports history: Oct. 23
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Today in sports history: Oct. 23

  • Associated Press
  • Oct 23, 2023
  • Oct 23, 2023 Updated Nov 30, 2023
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In 2010, Auburn’s Cam Newton sets two records in the Tigers’ 24-17 win over LSU. See more sports moments from this date.

1999: Florida State's Bobby Bowden gets 300th

1999: Florida State's Bobby Bowden gets 300th

1999 — Florida State’s Bobby Bowden gets his 300th win with a 17-14 win over his son, Clemson coach Tommy Bowden.

Clemson coach Tommy Bowden, right, shakes hands with his father, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, before the start of their game Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)

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2005: LaDainian Tomlinson held to 7 yards rushing, ending record run of 18 straight games with TD

2005: LaDainian Tomlinson held to 7 yards rushing, ending record run of 18 straight games with TD

2005 — San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson is held to a career-low 7 yards rushing on 17 carries and fails to score in the Chargers’ 20-17 loss at Philadelphia, ending his NFL record-tying streak of games with a touchdown at 18.

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Michael Lewis in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/George Widman)

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2010: Auburn's Cam Newton sets two records in win over LSU

2010: Auburn's Cam Newton sets two records in win over LSU

2010 — Auburn’s Cam Newton sets two records in the Tigers’ 24-17 win over LSU. He breaks the SEC’s single-season rushing mark for a quarterback of 1,006 yards by Auburn’s Jimmy Sidle in 1963, and tops Heisman winner Pat Sullivan’s 40-year-old school mark of 26 TDs rushing and passing in a season.

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton celebrates their 24-17 win over LSU in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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2011: Tim Tebow rallies Broncos past Dolphins in closing minutes

2011: Tim Tebow rallies Broncos past Dolphins in closing minutes

2011 — Tim Tebow rallies the Broncos for two touchdowns in the final 2:44 of the fourth quarter to force overtime, and Matt Prater’s 52-yard field goal gives Denver an improbable 18-15 victory over the stunned Miami Dolphins.

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates a 2-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)

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2011: Saints' Drew Brees throws 5 TDs in 62-7 win over Colts

2011: Saints' Drew Brees throws 5 TDs in 62-7 win over Colts

2011 — Drew Brees completes 31 of 35 passes for 325 yards and five touchdowns, and the Saints set a franchise record for points and victory margin in a 62-7 against the hapless Indianapolis Colts.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

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2016: Adam Vinatieri sets NFL record with 43rd consecutive field goal

2016: Adam Vinatieri sets NFL record with 43rd consecutive field goal

2016 — Adam Vinatieri kicks a pair of field goals in Indianapolis’ 34-26 victory over Tennessee to give him an NFL-record 43 consecutive field goals made. His first ties him with former Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt, who made 42 straight between 2002 and 2004.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks an extra point as holder Pat McAfee positions the football during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won the game 34-26. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

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2016: Jay Ajayi ties NFL record with back-to-back 200-yard rushing games for Dolphins

2016: Jay Ajayi ties NFL record with back-to-back 200-yard rushing games for Dolphins

2016 — Jay Ajayi ties an NFL record by surpassing 200 yards rushing for the second game in a row, helping the Miami Dolphins rally past the Buffalo Bills 28-25. Ajayi rushes for 214 yards in 29 carries after totaling 204 yards a week earlier in a win over Pittsburgh.

Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. To the right is Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey (51). (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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