Iowa State Wins Thrilling Pop-Tarts Bowl Over Miami in 42-41 Shootout

Saturday's bowl games featured dramatic finishes, record-breaking performances, and standout players, but also raised questions about coaching decisions and team dynamics.

Iowa State defeated Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, highlighted by explosive offense and a combined 939 yards of total offense between the teams.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward set the NCAA record for career passing touchdowns but controversially sat out the second half, drawing criticism for prioritizing personal achievements over team success.
Nebraska secured its first winning season since 2016 with a 20-15 victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl, led by freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola's solid performance.
Army quarterback Bryson Daily tied the NCAA record for most rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback, scoring twice in the Independence Bowl win over Louisiana Tech.
NC State suffered a late-game collapse against East Carolina in the Military Bowl, marred by an 86-yard touchdown run and a chaotic brawl that led to eight player ejections.