The Hyundai Sun Bowl didn’t have any sun. And for a game showcasing Miami and Washington State, it didn’t have nearly as much offense as expected.
A game lacking in scoring seemingly favored the Hurricanes, but the Cougars’ defense stymied the opposing offense until Miami elected to do it to itself late. A slew of Miami mistakes helped Washington State seal a 20-14 win.
What the win means for Washington State: A bowl win creating offseason momentum can sometimes be overstated, but not when the win comes for a program that hasn’t won a bowl game since 2003.