2010 New Orleans Bowl
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New Orleans Bowl
was the tenth edition of the bowl. The game was played at the Louisiana Superdome
in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, December 18, 2010
at 9 p.m. ET. The contest was televised live on ESPN
. The game featured the Ohio Bobcats
of the Mid-American Conference
versus the Troy Trojans
from the Sun Belt Conference
.
. Ohio made its first appearance in the New Orleans Bowl. The Bobcats appeared in their 3rd bowl game under head coach Frank Solich, however they were 0–2 in the two prior games, and Ohio had never won a bowl game in school history in four attempts. They were a 21–17 loser to Marshall
in the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl
.
in 2006 and a loss to Southern Miss
in 2008. Last season Troy was defeated by Central Michigan
by a score of 44–41 in the GMAC Bowl
.
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New Orleans Bowl
New Orleans Bowl
The New Orleans Bowl is a post-season college football bowl game certified by the NCAA that has been played annually at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana since 2001. The game was sponsored by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from 2002 to 2004 and was officially called the Wyndham New...
was the tenth edition of the bowl. The game was played at the Louisiana Superdome
Louisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, December 18, 2010
2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...
at 9 p.m. ET. The contest was televised live on ESPN
ESPN
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. The game featured the Ohio Bobcats
2010 Ohio Bobcats football team
The 2010 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats, led by sixth-year head coach Frank Solich, competed in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference and played their home games at Peden Stadium...
of the Mid-American Conference
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
versus the Troy Trojans
2010 Troy Trojans football team
The 2010 Troy Trojans football team represented Troy University in the college football season of 2010–2011. They played their home games at Movie Gallery Stadium in Troy, Alabama and competed in the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by 20th year head coach Larry Blakeney...
from the Sun Belt Conference
Sun Belt Conference
The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAA's Division I since 1976. Its football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of Division I football competition . The Sun Belt has member institutions...
.
Ohio Bobcats
The Bobcats entered the New Orleans Bowl with a record of 8–4. The team was 1 win away from playing in the MAC Championship game before losing their final game of the season to Kent State2010 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
The 2010 Kent State Golden Flashes football team represented Kent State University during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Flashes, led by seventh-year head coach Doug Martin, compete in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference and played their home games at Dix...
. Ohio made its first appearance in the New Orleans Bowl. The Bobcats appeared in their 3rd bowl game under head coach Frank Solich, however they were 0–2 in the two prior games, and Ohio had never won a bowl game in school history in four attempts. They were a 21–17 loser to Marshall
2009 Marshall Thundering Herd football team
The 2009 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football during the 2009 season. Marshall competed as a member of the East Division of Conference USA, and played their home...
in the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl
2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl
The 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl was a National Collegiate Athletic Association bowl game played at 1:00 PM EST on December 26, 2009 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan and aired on ESPN....
.
Troy Trojans
Troy entered the bowl game with a 7–5 overall record and won a share of the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The Trojans played in their third straight bowl game. This will also mark the third time in five seasons that Troy will be playing in the New Orleans Bowl. They are currently 1–1 in New Orleans Bowl games with a win over RiceRice Owls football
The Rice Owls football team represents Rice University in NCAA Division I college football. The Owls have competed in Conference USA's Western Division since 2005. Rice Stadium, built in 1950, hosts the Owls' home football games.-Venue:...
in 2006 and a loss to Southern Miss
Southern Miss Golden Eagles football
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles football program represents the University of Southern Mississippi in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The Eagles are members of Conference USA and player their home games at M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi...
in 2008. Last season Troy was defeated by Central Michigan
2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
The 2009 Central Michigan University Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the college football season of 2009. They competed in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football during the football season. Central...
by a score of 44–41 in the GMAC Bowl
2010 GMAC Bowl
The 2010 GMAC Bowl, the eleventh edition of the college football bowl game, was played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on January 6, 2010. The game was telecast on ESPN and matched the Central Michigan Chippewas, champions of the Mid-American Conference, against the Troy Trojans,...
.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | |||
| TROY - Jerrel Jernigan Jerrel Jernigan Jerrel Jernigan is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Troy.... 12 yard run (Michael Taylor kick), 9:52 |
TROY 7–0 | ||
| OHIO - Boo Jackson 34 yard pass to Steven Goulet (Matt Weller kick), 4:59 | TIE 7–7 | ||
| TROY - Corey Robinson 31 yard pass to Tebiarus Gill (Michael Taylor kick), 1:57 | TROY 14–7 | ||
| 2nd Quarter | |||
| TROY - Corey Robinson 16 yard pass to Jerrel Jernigan (Michael Taylor kick), 12:42 | TROY 21–7 | ||
| TROY - Michael Taylor 50 yard kick, 8:33 | TROY 24–7 | ||
| TROY - Corey Robinson 17 yard pass to Tebiarus Gill (Michael Taylor kick), 2:56 | TROY 31–7 | ||
| TROY - Corey Robinson 26 yard pass to Tebiarus Gill (Michael Taylor kick), 0:36 | TROY 38–7 | ||
| 3rd Quarter | |||
| TROY - Michael Taylor 33 yard kick, 11:58 | TROY 41–7 | ||
| OHIO - Boo Jackson 5 yard pass to Donte Foster (Matt Weller kick), 8:31 | TROY 41–14 | ||
| TROY - DuJuan Harris 2 yard run (Michael Taylor kick), 6:36 | TROY 48–14 | ||
| 4th Quarter | |||
| OHIO - Boo Jackson 18 yard pass to Riley Dunlop (Matt Weller kick), 5:07 | TROY 48–21 | ||
Statistics
| Statistics | Ohio | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 14 | 30 |
| Rushes-yards (net) | 30-99 | 33-220 |
| Passing yards (net) | 209 | 382 |
| Passes, Att-Comp-Int | 22-14-2 | 43-33-0 |
| Total offense, plays - yards | 52-308 | 76-602 |
| Time of Possession | 29:57 | 30:03 |