Dorsey, Johnson and their Miami teammates only basically needed a half to wrap up the National Championship at and in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on January 3, 2002. It was one of the most dominant team and individual performances in a title game ever.
Dorsey completed 22 passes in 35 attempts for 362 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Johnson caught seven passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns. The Hurricanes scored 34 of their 37 points in the first half of their 37-14 victory over Nebraska to claim its fifth National Championship.