Wildcats face Tennessee in Cotton Bowl bid after Big 12 loss
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder sought assurance from players after the Big 12 title loss to Oklahoma. The Wildcats unanimously agreed to go to the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day to face Tennessee, aiming to move forward rather than dwell on what might have been. The 1998 scenario against Texas A&M in a double overtime echoed past misfortunes.
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Bowl Payouts and Results From Holiday Games
A compiled schedule lists college bowl games with payouts ranging from 750000 to 25 million, noting teams such as Southern Mississippi TCU UNLV Arkansas Georgia Virginia Boston College Arizona State and more. It includes split results and analyst quotes on Kansas State and Tennessee ahead of New Year’s bowls, with coach commentary from Snyder and Fulmer.
Contrasting quarterbacks direct play for Irish Beavers
The Fiesta Bowl hinge on two very different quarterbacks. Notre Dame freshman Matt LoVecchio is 6 feet 2 inches, 200 pounds, and 7-0 as a starter. Oregon State junior Jonathan Smith stands 5-10 and resembles a team manager rather than a typical quarterback.
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Beavers' Smith rises as quarterback despite late start
Dennis Erickson recalls misjudging Rick Smith when they first met and notes Smith, Oregon State's long-suffering quarterback, has become the team's starter after years of walk-ons and upheaval. Smith, who faced initial rejection, has led OSU to an 18-8 record as a starter under varying coaching eras.
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Steady Brees Will Lead Purdue In Rose Bowl Showdown
Drew Brees returns for his senior year with Purdue as No. 14 faces No. 4 Washington in the 87th Rose Bowl. Purdue aims to extend Big Ten Rose Bowl dominance while Brees seeks a title after finishing third in Heisman voting. Huskies seek eighth Rose appearance since 1936 with a 10-1 record and praise from UW coach Rick Neuheisel.
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Holtz aims to rebuild South Carolina into a top program
Lou Holtz, 63, leads South Carolina to a 7-4 season after a winless first year, setting up a Outback Bowl showdown with No. 19 Ohio State. Holtz says dreams fuel his energy to build a Top 10 program while Ohio State's John Cooper recalls past battles and respect between the coaches.
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Leard powers Auburn to 9-3 season, eyes Citrus Bowl
Auburn quarterback Ben Leard, booed by his own fans in 1998, has led the 9-3 Tigers to a divisional title and a Citrus Bowl berth against No. 17 Michigan. He boasts 2,158 passing yards, 12 TDs with 10 interceptions, and has emerged as a steady leader amid injuries and a shifting offense.
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Huskers roll past Northwestern in Alamo Bowl 66 17
No 9 Nebraska dominates No 18 Northwestern 66 17 in San Antonio, setting a bowl scoring record. Eric Crouch runs for two touchdowns and passes for two more as Nebraska advances to 10 2. Damion Anderson tops Northwestern with 149 rushing yards, while Carrell Buckhalter and Bobby Newcombe contribute multiple scores.
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