Brady gains vindication with big victory. Florida 34 Spartans welcome new coach Williams with gutsy victory. Never a doubt as Hurricanes swat Yellowjackets QB Joe Hamilton. Outback Jan. 1 Georgia 28, Purdue 25, OT Bulldogs stage amazing rally from 25-0 deficit to win in overtime. Cotton Jan. 1 Arkansas 27, Texas 6 Razorbacks hogtie Longhorn QBs, pull away in fourth quarter.
Eagles rely on defense to spark offense and turn back Rams.
Sun Dec. 31 Oregon 24, Minnesota 20 Oregon wins only its second bowl of the decade. Miss. St. 17, Clemson 7 Defense gets it done, but offense doesn't mess it up for Bulldogs. Humanitarian Dec. 30 Boise St. 34, Louisville 31 Boise State a winner in first I-A postseason appearance. Syracuse 20, Kentucky 13 Orangemen overcome two blocked FGs and 10-point deficit. Nittany Lions look awesome.