The Bruins lost to the Seminoles in their first appearance at the Emerald Bowl.

He closed his freshman season by throwing for 350 yards and 2 touchdowns against Boston College in the 2009 Emerald Bowl.

He saw action in the 2007 Emerald Bowl against Oregon State, but recorded no statistics.

Miami (7-6) lost to California 24-17 in the Emerald Bowl.

Turner also helped Maryland secure an appearance in the Emerald Bowl.

The Emerald Bowl was not seen as a viable choice due to Maryland's participation in it the year prior.

He led a 6-6 Maryland squad to the 2007 Emerald Bowl, where they lost to Oregon State.

They finished the season 9-4, 5-4 in Pac-10 play and won the Emerald Bowl over Boston College 24-13.

This marked the first time USC played in the Emerald Bowl.

The Beavers finished the season 9-4, good for third place in the Pac-10, and won the Emerald Bowl 21-14.