Texas hampered without top stars in Cotton Bowl
No 14 Texas fell 27 6 to No 24 Arkansas in Dallas hampered by suspensions of Kwame Cavil and Aaron Humphrey and the absence of backup receiver Jeremy Jones. Texas managed 185 total yards as its offense failed to produce a TD in the final 10 quarters.
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Arkansas
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Aaron Humphrey
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Palotto
Brown
Nebraska
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Humphrey
Chris Simms
Chris Brooks
Arkansas Holds Off Texas in Cotton Bowl Thriller
Freshman Cednc Cobbs rushes 98 yards on 15 carries and catches a 30 yard TD pass to spark Arkansas to a 27 6 win over Texas. Cobbs named offensive MVP while D J Cooper earns defensive MVP honors as Arkansas breaks a long drought in the Cotton Bowl. Texas wears white as visiting team for the first time in 21 Cotton Bowl appearances. Extra notes detail eight sacks by Arkansas and Y2K sleepovers by media staff.
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Cednc Cobbs
Cobbs
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Dobbs
Chrys Chukwuma
D.J. Cooper
White Texas
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Mississippi State
Charlie Fiss
Fiss
SMU
Bear Bryant
Kentucky
TCU
Kris Stockton
Arkansas Wins Cotton Bowl Remains Strong in SEC Era
Razorbacks fans filled the Cotton Bowl as Arkansas clinched its first Cotton Bowl triumph since 1976. Clint Stoerner connected on a 47 yard pass to Anthony Lucas and Cobbs found the end zone as Arkansas built a lead, while Texas fought back with a Kris Stockton field goal and a goal line stand. Kwame Cavis was out for Texas, limiting the Longhorns’ offense.
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Jeremy Jones
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Major Applewhite
Chris Simms
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Simms
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Anthony Lucas
Cedric Cobbs
Cory Redding
Humphrey
Razorbacks
Chris Chalmers
Longhorns
Cobbs
Kris Stockton
Jenkins
Dobbs
Tony Dodson
Nutt
Kwame Cavis
Outback comeback ties record in dramatic bowl finish
Purdue blew a 25-0 lead as Georgia rallied to force two overtimes in the Outback Bowl. Quincy Carter engineered a late 94-yard drive, Randy McMichael caught the tying touchdown, and Hines kicked the game winning field goal after a key sack by Josh Mallard.
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Drew Brees
Boilermakers
Travis Dorsch
Quincy Carter
Georgia
Randy McMichael
Carter
Jamie Henderson
Brees
Bulldogs
Josh Mallard
Dorsch
Patrick
Hines
Arkansas Tops Texas In Cotton Bowl 27 6 Victory
No. 24 Arkansas defeats No. 14 Texas 27 to 6 in the Cotton Bowl. Arkansas Dobbs runs for 98 yards on 15 carries and Jenkins adds 82 yards on 6 rushes. Texas names Nunez Flowers and Thompson as leading receivers, while Ark Williams Davenport and Branch itemize key catches.
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Dodson Weick
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Ark
Texas
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Robertson
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Dobbs
Jenkins
Chukwuma
Longhorns lose QB stability as Applewhite leaves with knee injury
Texas split time between Major Applewhite and Chris Simms after Applewhite exited with a fourth quarter knee injury. Applewhite connected on 15 of 21 passes for 121 yards while Simms went 9 of 18 for 91. Razorbacks defensive effort earned praise for interim coordinator Bobby Allen as Stoerner threw for 194 yards with two picks. Cobbs, a freshman, claimed offensive MVP. D J Cooper secured defensive MVP with two sacks.
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Chris Simms
Applewhite
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Keith Burns
Tulsa
Nutt
Stoerner
Cobbs
Georgia Edges Purdue in OT at Outback Bowl 28 25
No. 21 Georgia and No. 19 Purdue staged an OT thriller at the Outback Bowl with Georgia prevailing 28 25. Purdue trailed but rallied via Brees passes to Daniels and Sutherland, while Edwards Carter and Hines supplied key scores for Georgia. Final stats show Purdue receivers Daniels Lane James Sutherland and Brown among top targets, with Edwards Carter and Greer leading Georgia rush and receiving.
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Terrence Edwards
Purdue
Adrian Beasley
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Willie Fells
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Pass
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James
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Tolbert
Winston
Dawson
Stratton
Simpson
Greer
Aon Johnson
Parker
Lanks
Michigan State Triumphs Over Florida in Citrus Bowl 37–34
Michigan State edged Florida 37 to 34 in the Citrus Bowl. Key MSU players included Burress 27 completions and a Burress to Taylor touchdown, while Florida saw Gillespie 15 carries for 74 yards and Turner with fumble returns. Final scoring drives and field goals by Edinger and Chandler capped a high scoring showdown.
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Baker
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Pienerten
Cas
Sot Sepenere Taylor
Gitenpie
Tram
Keay
Michigan State Upsets Florida In Final Seconds Thriller
Spurrier lamented the stumble as Florida fell to Michigan State 34 32 after Lloyd Clemons capped a late drive with a winning field goal. Burress and Edinger both faced Florida ties in college choices, Edinger delivering the decisive kick after missing a 45 yarder. Johnson closed his college career with a 24 for 50 day and 288 yards as Sparty spoiled the Gators’ hopes in a dramatic finish.
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Williams
Florida
Clemons
TJ. Duckett
Burke
Johnson
Spurrier
Plaxico Burress shines as Michigan State tumbles overtime
Coach Bobby Williams spoke after a hard fought game where Plaxico Burress, a 6 foot 6 senior, posted 185 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Taylor racked up 11 catches for 156 yards while a late fumble by an opponent set up a 24 yard TD by Turner.
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Taylor
Burress
Florida
Bennie Alexander
Plaxico
Williams
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