Bowl game previews from Orlando Sentinel
Bowl notes from Charlotte San Francisco San Jose and San Diego on ESPN2 tonight feature Boston College North Carolina Navy New Mexico California Texas Tech Northern Illinois Troy matchups. Key stats include rushing leaders and defense rankings with picks favoring Cal Navy New Mexico and Northern Illinois.
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Bowl win fuels optimism for Iowa State in 2005
Iowa State, fresh from a Independence Bowl victory over Miami (Ohio), returns every offensive starter except two linemen and adds a bright future for redshirt freshman Bret Meyer. Key players include Ellis Hobbs on defense and Bret Culbertson on special teams. Coaches push to build on 2004’s 7-5 season and Big 12 North co‑title as 2005 expectations rise.
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Cyclones rally for second bowl win in tense finish
Iowa State held off Miami in a 2000s bowl clash as Hobbs intercepted at the Iowa State 40 after Meyer was stuffed. Hicks topped 1,000 yards rushing with 159 and Meyer added 122, marking a rare backfield 1000-yard duo for ISU. Coach Dan McCarney praised the win.
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Buckeyes beat Oklahoma State in Alamo Bowl
Ohio State offense led by backup quarterback Justin Zwick with 189 passing yards and a touchdown as Ted Ginn Jr. and Lydell Ross score in a 33-7 win over Oklahoma State. Ginn Jr. adds 78 receiving and 51 rushing yards. Ross 99 rushing on 12 carries while Nugent adds four field goals.
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Colorado Falls Short in Texas El Paso Bowl Thriller
Joel Klatt threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns and Mason Crosby kicked four field goals in Colorado's 33-28 loss to UTEP. The Buffaloes mounted a late fourth quarter rally aided by a fake punt by John Torp and a 39-yard TD pass to Evan Judge, but UTEP held on despite a late Palmer drive.
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