1996 Tempe Buffaloes
vs.
1995 St. Mary's Knights
 
Record:14-0

Coach: Tim McBurney

Top players: Quarterback Todd Mortensen (2,447 yards passing and 32 touchdowns); receiver Justin Taplin (75 catches for 1,298 yards and 16 TDs); running back James Shaw (1,348 yards rushing); defensive tackle Michael Tooa (led the team in defensive points and sacks); linebacker Mike Washington; and safety Dave Bohn.
 
Record: 14-0

Coach: Pat Farell

Top players: Quarterback Ryan Kealy (2,682 yards passing and 41 touchdowns); receiver Tariq McDonald (75 receptions for 1,192 yards and 20 TDs); kicker Jim Sanson (150 points, including 11 TDs -- seven via pass and four via rush).