2005 Independence Bowl

2005 Independence Bowl
1234 Total
Missouri 014717 38
South Carolina 21703 31
Date December 30, 2005
Season 2005
Stadium Independence Stadium
Location Shreveport, Louisiana
MVP

QB Brad Smith - Missouri

CB Marcus King - Missouri
Attendance 41,332
Payout US$2,400,000
United States TV coverage
Network ESPN

The 2005 Independence Bowl, the 30th in the history of the College Football bowl game, saw the Missouri Tigers of the Big 12 overcome a 21-0 deficit late in the first quarter to defeat the SEC's South Carolina Gamecocks, 38-31 in the 30th edition of the bowl game. Quarterback Brad Smith and cornerback Marcus King, both of Missouri, were named the offensive and defensive players of the game.

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