Bowl Games Recap: Bruins Shine in Sun Bowl Victory

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The Bruins dominated the Hokies in a 42-12 victory, with UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley showcasing his dual-threat abilities, rushing for 161 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Hundley's performance earned him shared MVP honors alongside Bruin linebacker Jordan Zumwalt. The Bruins outscored Virginia Tech 28-2 in the fourth quarter, capping off a special game for the No. 17 Bruins. The highlight-reel performance came on the heels of a series of bowl games that saw some notable upsets and impressive victories.

Key Takeaways:

  • UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley had a standout performance in the Sun Bowl, rushing for 161 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
  • Hundley's performance earned him shared MVP honors alongside Bruin linebacker Jordan Zumwalt.
  • The Bruins outscored Virginia Tech 28-2 in the fourth quarter, securing a 42-12 victory in the Sun Bowl.
  • Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott set a Liberty Bowl record, accounting for five touchdowns in a 44-7 win over Rice.
  • Arizona quarterback B.J. Denker threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns, while KaDeem Carey rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns in a convincing 42-19 victory over Boston College.
  • Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher signed a contract extension, potentially keeping him with the Seminoles through 2018.

Statistics:

  • UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley: 161 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 16/29 passing for 226 yards, 2 passing touchdowns
  • Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott: 5 total touchdowns (3 passing, 2 rushing)
  • Arizona quarterback B.J. Denker: 275 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns
  • Bruins linebacker Jordan Zumwalt: 10 tackles, 1 interception returned 43 yards for a touchdown
  • Virginia Tech: 28-2 fourth-quarter scoring deficit

Sources:

  • Associated Press (AP Photo/Victor Calzada)
  • Bowl Games Recap
  • Bowl Schedule/Results
  • New York Times
  • ESPN