This was the fifth straight game in which the Bears scored more than 40 points.
The Bears scored 35 of the game's final 42 points.
But the Bears scored the final 10 points of the game.
The Bears later scored a safety to clinch the victory.
They won because the defense stiffened after that first drive and did not allow the Bears to score again until the final quarter.
After leading by only 39-38 with 13 minutes left, the Bears scored 10 of the next 13 points to open a 49-41 lead.
The Bears scored on their opening drive with a 48-yard field goal.
The Bears recovered at their 26-yard line and scored with 18 seconds left in the half for a 7-7 tie.
The Bears quickly scored and won the game in overtime.
The Bears scored 21 points or more six times that season.