2008 Emerald Bowl

The 2008 Emerald Bowl, part of the 2008-09 NCAA football bowl games season, was played on December 27, 2008 at AT&T Park, the home field of the Giants in San Francisco, California. The Miami Hurricanes of the ACC were matched against the California Golden Bears of the Pac-10, the first appearance by either team in the seven-year history of the Emerald Bowl.

With a 24-17 victory over Miami, Cal improved its record to 10-8-1 all-time in bowl games, and 2-2 all-time vs. Miami. Miami fell to 18-14 all-time in bowl games. California and Miami had met three times previously, with Miami holding a 2-1 advantage. The first meeting resulted in a 9-7 win by Cal in Miami on October 10, 1964. Miami won the next two meetings, 31-3 on September 16, 1989 in Miami, and 52-24 on September 15, 1990 in Berkeley.

Records
A number of Emerald Bowl records were set in this game:
 * Attendance: 42,268
 * Longest Pass Play: 74 yards; Nate Longshore to Verran Tucker (California)
 * Most Yards Rushing: 186 yards, Jahvid Best (California)
 * Longest Rush: 42 yards, Jahvid Best (California)
 * Quarterback Sacks By: 2, Zack Follett (California)
 * Most Total Plays: 124, Miami (73) vs. California (51)