Which two NFL teams met in Super Bowl XXX on January 28, 1996, and what was the score?

The matchup in Tempe, Arizona, for Super Bowl XXX pitted two of the NFL's most storied franchises against each other. The Dallas Cowboys, the league's dominant dynasty of the 1990s, faced the Pittsburgh Steelers, who were making their first Super Bowl appearance since their legendary run in the 1970s. In a hard-fought contest, Dallas secured its third championship in four seasons with a 27-17 victory over Pittsburgh.

While the Cowboys' offense was famous for "The Triplets" of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin, the game's MVP came from the defense. Cornerback Larry Brown became the unlikely hero, intercepting two of Steelers quarterback Neil O'Donnell's passes in the second half. Both turnovers came at critical moments, halting Pittsburgh's momentum and setting up short touchdown drives for Dallas that ultimately decided the game.

The victory cemented the Cowboys' legacy as the team of the decade and gave them their fifth Lombardi Trophy, tying the San Francisco 49ers for the most all-time at that point. For the Steelers, led by coach Bill Cowher, the loss was a heartbreaking end to a resurgent season, delaying their franchise's next championship for another decade.