San Diego County Credit Union Pointsetta Bowl: Utah 35 - Navy 32
The first bowl game of the year was definitely one of the most exciting, that is, if anybody was even watching it. Coming off a year which resulted in the ending of their 41 game losing streak to Notre Dame, Navy was unable to capitalize on an onside kick recovery in the final minute. After scoring with 57 seconds left to bring the lead to three points, Navy (8-5) looked golden until an interception on Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada's pass two plays into the drive. Utah (9-4) continued its dominance in postseason play, winning its seventh consecutive bowl game. If you ask me, I would have to consider Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as a potential head coach candidate at a bigger school.
R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Florida Atlantic 44 - Memphis 27
If you're Florida Atlantic, you could not have scripted the first seven years of their existence as a program any better. In 2000, FAU (8-5) did not have a football team to speak of. Yet two years since joining the NCAA Bowl Subdivision, the Owls have already won a bowl game, quite remarkable. Coach Howard Schnellenberger has been great for FAU; he scheduled four games this year against top major teams (Florida, Kentucky, South Florida, Oklahoma State) that gave them the experience necessary to take care of business in the Sun Belt Conference. Sophomore quarterback Rusty Smith capped off a successful season (32 TD's, 3,688 yards, 9 INT's) with a flawless game - 336 yards and five touchdowns. FAU must go down as one of the best stories of the season.
Papajohns.com Bowl: Cincinnati 31 - Southern Miss 21
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