2003 Holiday Bowl
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The 2003 Holiday Bowl was a college football
bowl game
played December 30, 2003 in San Diego, California
. It was part of the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season
. It featured the Washington State Cougars
against the Texas Longhorns
. Washington State pulled off a major upset by winning 28-20.
The game was scoreless after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Texas running back Cedric Benson
got the Longhorns on the board following a 1 yard touchdown run. Washington State tied the game following a 12 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Kegel to wide receiver Sammy Moore. Following a 39 yard field goal, Texas held a 10-7 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, Washington State took its first lead of the game on a 54 yard touchdown pass from Matt Kegel to Sammy Moore, 13-10. Jonathan Smith
rushed 12 yards for a touchdown increasing Washington State's lead to 20-10. Washington State opened up a 26-10 lead after Jason David
returned a fumble 18 yards for a touchdown. Texas was held to a field goal on its next possession, and Washington State owned a 26-13 lead. In the fourth quarter, Washington State got a safety increasing their lead to 28-13. Chance Mock
threw a 30 yard touchdown pass to Roy Williams
to pull Texas within 28-20, but that would be the final score.
College football
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bowl game
Bowl game
In North America, a bowl game is commonly considered to refer to one of a number of post-season college football games. Prior to 2002, bowl game statistics were not included in players' career totals and the games were mostly considered to be exhibition games involving a payout to participating...
played December 30, 2003 in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. It was part of the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season
2003 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with an abundance of controversy, resulting in a split national championship. This was the first split title since the inception of the BCS, something the BCS intended to eliminate....
. It featured the Washington State Cougars
2003 Washington State Cougars football team
The 2003 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University in the college football season of 2003-2004. The team was led by first-year head coach Bill Doba, and played its home games at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington....
against the Texas Longhorns
2003 Texas Longhorns football team
The 2003 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by head football coach Mack Brown and led on the field by redshirt fresman quarterback Vince Young....
. Washington State pulled off a major upset by winning 28-20.
The game was scoreless after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Texas running back Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson
Cedric Myron Benson is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft...
got the Longhorns on the board following a 1 yard touchdown run. Washington State tied the game following a 12 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Kegel to wide receiver Sammy Moore. Following a 39 yard field goal, Texas held a 10-7 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, Washington State took its first lead of the game on a 54 yard touchdown pass from Matt Kegel to Sammy Moore, 13-10. Jonathan Smith
Jonathan McKenzi Smith
Jonathan Smith was an American football player for the Amsterdam Admirals. Lives in Cypress, CA.- High school career :He rushed 142 times for 1646 yards and 22 touchdowns...
rushed 12 yards for a touchdown increasing Washington State's lead to 20-10. Washington State opened up a 26-10 lead after Jason David
Jason David
Jason Aeron Walter David is an American football cornerback and is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
returned a fumble 18 yards for a touchdown. Texas was held to a field goal on its next possession, and Washington State owned a 26-13 lead. In the fourth quarter, Washington State got a safety increasing their lead to 28-13. Chance Mock
Chance Mock
Chance Mock is a former American football quarterback who played college football for the University of Texas and played professionally for the Austin Wranglers in the Arena Football League...
threw a 30 yard touchdown pass to Roy Williams
Roy Williams (wide receiver)
Roy Eugene Williams, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Chicago Bears. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions seventh overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
to pull Texas within 28-20, but that would be the final score.