The Texas Bowl matched the Big 12 Conference sixth-place Missouri Tigers against independent Navy Midshipmen.

Despite a fumble by Navy, the Midshipmen defense shut Missouri down, and gave the ball back to Navy QB Ricky Dobbs, who atoned for his fumble on the previous drive with a one-yard TD rush, his 25th of the season.

[citation needed] After halftime, Navy took a 21–10 lead on a Dobbs pass to Bobby Doyle.

Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert then threw an interception, and Navy didn't look back.

Source:[7][8] Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game.