Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 6 to 16
Sunday, January 12, 1975, Super BowlThe Vikings played the Steelers in Super Bowl IX on Sunday, January 12, 1975. The Vikings entered the game with a record of 10-4-0, while the Steelers entered the game with a record of 10-3-1. The Steelers won 16-6 to win Super Bowl IX, finishing their championship season with a record of 10-3-1 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Vikings finished their season 10-4-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Franco Harris was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 102 | 17 | 5 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 84 | 249 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Defensive Line Coach: George J. Perles Linebackers Coach: Woody Widenhofer Flexibility Coach: Paul Uram Strength Coach: Lou Riecke