Las Vegas is a city of excitement, entertainment, lights, shows, casinos and luxurious resorts. Often referred to as the “entertainment capital of the world,” Las Vegas consistently attracts visitors from all across the world who are seeking the adventure and energetic atmosphere that is synonymous with Vegas. In 1992 the Las Vegas Bowl added to the excitement. With 380,000 visiting fans during the Las Vegas Bowl’s first 20 years, there is no doubt about the economic impact the bowl has made, even in an already thriving city. During the first 20 years the Las Vegas Bowl has “pumped nearly $206 million into the local economy in non-gaming revenue alone.” The Las Vegas Bowl is an exciting time for all those involved and allows players, coaches, families, communities and more to experience something that is truly BIGGER THAN THE GAME, even in the “entertainment capital of the world.”
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HISTORY
| YEAR |
TEAM |
SCORE |
TEAM |
SCORE |
| 2016 |
San Diego State |
34 |
Houston |
10 |
| 2015 |
Utah |
35 |
BYU |
28 |
| 2014 |
Utah |
45 |
Colorado State |
10 |
| 2013 |
USC |
45 |
Fresno State |
20 |
| 2012 |
Boise State |
28 |
Washington |
26 |
| 2011 |
Boise State |
56 |
Arizona State |
24 |
| 2010 |
Boise State |
26 |
Utah |
3 |
| 2009 |
BYU |
44 |
Oregon State |
20 |
| 2008 |
Arizona |
31 |
BYU |
21 |
| 2007 |
BYU |
17 |
UCLA |
16 |
| 2006 |
BYU |
38 |
Oregon |
8 |
| 2005 |
California |
35 |
BYU |
28 |
| 2004 |
Wyoming |
24 |
UCLA |
21 |
| 2003 |
Oregon State |
55 |
New Mexico |
14 |
| 2002 |
UCLA |
27 |
New Mexico |
13 |
| 2001 |
Utah |
10 |
USC |
6 |
| 2000 |
UNLV |
31 |
Arkansas |
14 |
| 1999 |
Utah |
17 |
Fresno State |
16 |
| 1998 |
North Carolina |
20 |
San Diego State |
13 |
| 1997 |
Oregon |
41 |
Air Force |
13 |
| 1996 |
Nevada |
18 |
Ball State |
15 |
| 1995 (OT) |
Toledo |
40 |
Nevada |
37 |
MEMORABLE GAMES
2011:
In the final college game for the sport’s all-time winningest quarterback- Boise State’s Kellen Moore- the high-powered Broncos routed Arizona State in head coach Dennis Erickson’s finale, 56-24, but both sides featured big plays. BSU’s Doug Martin opened the game with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown while ASU’s Rashad Ross nearly equaled that feat by leading off the second half with a 98-yard kickoff return for a score. The third length-of-the-field play came when Sun Devil QB Brock Osweiler saw his pass attempt intercepted by Bronco DB Jamar Taylor and returned 100 yards the other way for a back-breaking highlight.
2006:
No. 19 BYU, the first Mountain West Conference champion to play in the game, rolls past Oregon 38-8 in what is still the largest crowd to ever witness a team sporting event in the state of Nevada- 44,615, thanks to 4,100 temporary bleacher end-zone seats.
1992:
Featuring the champions of the Mid-American and Big West Conferences, the inaugural game was arguably its biggest nail-biter, as Bowling Green held on to record a dramatic 35-34 victory over Nevada. The Los Angeles Times dubbed it “the most exciting bowl game of the year.”
STANDOUT PLAYERS
Bishop Sankey, Washington RB, 2012
Rushed for 205 yards and a score and also caught six passes for 74 yards, accounting for 279 of the Huskies’ 447 offensive yards, but it came in a losing effort as Boise State took a 28-26 win.
Doug Martin, Boise State, RB, and Rashad Ross, RB, Arizona State, 2011
In a game filled with big plays, Martin and Ross had the two longest. Martin opened the game with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, while Ross opened the second half with a 98-yard kickoff return for another score. Boise State eventually had more big plays and took a 56-24 win.
Willie Tuitama, QB, Arizona, 2008
Threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in leading the Wildcats to their first bowl win in a decade with a 31-21 win over BYU.
Eathyn Manumaleuna, DL, BYU, 2007
Broke through and blocked a field goal on the last play of the game, helping the Cougars escape with a 17-16 win over UCLA.
MORE
- In 1995, Toledo and Nevada played in what was the first overtime game on the FBS level. The existing OT rules were put into effect only for bowl games that season and the Rockets and Wolf Pack were the only teams that needed the extra time in the postseason, as Toledo prevailed 40-37. Overtime became standard for regular-season games the next season.
- In 2002, Katie Hnida of New Mexico became the first woman to play in an NCAA FBS game when she entered during the first quarter to attempt an extra point. The try, which was low, was blocked by UCLA during the Bruins’ 27-13 victory.
- The Las Vegas Bowl commemorated its 20-year milestone in 2011 by inducting an inaugural class of four individuals into a newly-created Hall of Fame during game week. The group included Steven Jackson (Oregon State running back, 2003), Anthony Calvillo (Utah State quarterback, 1992), John Robinson (UNLV head coach, 2000) and Rossi Ralenkotter (Founding Father).
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