Texas wins wacky Holiday Bowl, 52-34 (AP)

 
Now this was a Holiday Bowl to remember. Texas coach Mack Brown's stepson sure won't forget it, after he reached out to touch a live ball and drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that took away a big turnover. Colt McCoy won't either, because how often does a quarterback fumble four times and lead his team to a win? [link]

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