2007 in Sports - American Football

American Football

  • February 4 – Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29–17 to win Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The win was the Colts' first Super Bowl Championship since their 1970–71 team, when the franchise was still in Baltimore. Quarterback Peyton Manning is named MVP.
  • Florida Gators defeat Ohio State Buckeyes 41–14 in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game to win the BCS National Championship

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