New Orleans Bowl: Southern Miss 30, Troy 27 (overtime)
Coach Larry Fedora's first bowl game at Southern Miss featured a stirring comeback and a dramatic overtime finish. The Golden Eagles overcame a 10 point fourth quarter deficit and then blocked a game-tying field goal in overtime for the win. The victory was the fifth straight for Southern Miss, which needed the last four to become bowl eligible. Kicker Britt Barefoot got the MVP award for the game.
Next Bowl Game: Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Poinsettia Bowl: (9) Boise State vs. (11) TCU (8:00 PM, ESPN)
