North Texas became the first team in NCAA college football history to play in a bowl after starting their season 0–5.
Quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jose Ochoa to give CSU a 17–0 lead.
Quarterback Scott Hall threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Dustin Dean to get North Texas on the scoreboard, 17–7.
In the third quarter, Justin Gallimore recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown and a 31–14 lead.
Back-up quarterback Michael Bridges threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Andy Blount, making the final score 45–20.