Baylor, which turned down a chance to go to the Independence Bowl, dropped to 6-4-1 and 5-2-1.

His college career highlight was undoubtedly the 1997 Independence Bowl.

They were initially invited to the Independence Bowl but asked for more time to decide to see if other options opened up.

The 1988 team played in the Independence Bowl.

Army's last winning season was 1996, with a 10-2 record that included a defeat in the Independence Bowl.

This was both teams' first appearance in the Independence Bowl.

He was able to return for the Independence Bowl.

The team went on to play in the 1993 Independence Bowl.

Georgia Tech came into the Independence Bowl with a 6-6 record.

The Bulldogs now hold an overall record of 2-1-1 in the Independence Bowl.