2005 Independence Bowl

2005 Independence Bowl
Bowl Game
Missouri Tigers South Carolina Gamecocks (6-5) (7–4) 38 31 Head coach:  Gary Pinkel Head coach:  Steve Spurrier 1 2 3 4 Total University of Missouri 0 14 7 17 38 University of South Carolina 21 7 0 3 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
Independence Bowl  < 2004  2006 >

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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