Super Bowl VIII was the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) for the 1973 season. It took place on January 13, 1974, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game featured the Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings. The Dolphins won the game with a score of 24-7, securing their second consecutive Super Bowl title. The MVP of the game was Larry Csonka, a running back for the Dolphins, who rushed for 145 yards and scored two touchdowns. This victory solidified the Dolphins' status as one of the dominant teams of the early 1970s, completing their perfect season.