Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 31 to 35

Sunday, January 21, 1979, Super Bowl

The Cowboys played the Steelers in Super Bowl XIII on Sunday, January 21, 1979. The Cowboys entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the Steelers. The Cowboys entered the game with a record of 12-4-0, while the Steelers entered the game with a record of 14-2-0. The Steelers won 35-31 to win Super Bowl XIII, finishing their championship season with a record of 14-2-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Cowboys finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Terry Bradshaw was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.


Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
330 176 154 3 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backs Coach: Dan Reeves Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward


Pittsburgh Steelers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
357 291 66 3 19

Coaches

Head Coach: Chuck Noll Defensive Coordinator: George J. Perles Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Moore Offensive Line Coach: Rollie Dotsch Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Linebackers Coach: Woody Widenhofer Defensive Backs Coach: Woody Widenhofer Defensive Backfield Coach: Dick Walker Flexibility Coach: Paul Uram Strength Coach: Lou Riecke