Who Won Super Bowl 1995? 49ers Victory & MVP Stats

By Sarah Miller · August 8, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers won Super Bowl XXIX in 1995, defeating the San Diego Chargers 49–26 on January 29, 1995. Steve Young was named MVP after throwing a record six touchdown passes.

Super Bowl XXIX Overview

Super Bowl XXIX took place on January 29, 1995, at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. It marked the 29th edition of the National Football League's (NFL) championship game and featured the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers against the AFC champion San Diego Chargers.

Key Highlights

The 49ers became the first team in NFL history to win five Super Bowls.
Quarterback Steve Young delivered a historic performance with six touchdown passes, setting a Super Bowl record.
This was the only Super Bowl appearance for the Chargers during their time in San Diego.
The game was a rematch of Super Bowl XXII, though that earlier game involved different quarterbacks and coaching staffs.

Game Statistics and Performance Breakdown

San Francisco dominated from the start, building a 28–10 halftime lead. Their offensive efficiency, particularly through the air, overwhelmed the Chargers' defense. The 49ers accumulated 377 total yards, with 325 coming via pass.

Statistic	San Francisco 49ers	San Diego Chargers
Final Score	49	26
First Downs	20	18
Total Yards	377	331
Passing Yards	325	266
Rushing Yards	52	65
Touchdown Passes	6 (Steve Young)	2 (Stan Humphries)
Turnovers	1	3
Time of Possession	27:47	32:13

Table data source:1, 2

The data shows that despite the Chargers holding possession longer, the 49ers were far more efficient, especially in scoring touchdowns per drive. Steve Young’s six touchdown passes remain unmatched in Super Bowl history and were instrumental in overcoming the time-of-possession disadvantage.

Steve Young's MVP Performance

Steve Young completed 24 of 36 passes for 325 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions. His 6 TD passes broke the previous Super Bowl record of four, shared by Joe Montana and others. He also ran for 49 yards, showcasing his dual-threat ability.

Notable Records Set

Most touchdown passes in a Super Bowl: 6 (Steve Young)
First quarterback to throw 6 TDs without an interception in any NFL game since 1970
49ers became the first franchise to win five Super Bowls (surpassing Pittsburgh Steelers)

Chargers' Path to the Super Bowl

The San Diego Chargers finished the 1994 regular season with an 11–5 record, winning the AFC West. They defeated the Kansas City Chiefs (17–13) in the Divisional Round and the Pittsburgh Steelers (17–13) in the AFC Championship Game, marking their first and only Super Bowl appearance as a San Diego-based team.