1997 Humanitarian Bowl
| 1997 Humanitarian Bowl |
| Inaugural Bowl Game |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
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| Cincinnati |
7 |
14 |
14 |
0 |
35 |
| Utah State |
0 |
0 |
13 |
6 |
19 |
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| Date | December 29, 1997 |
| Season | 1997 |
| Stadium | Bronco Stadium |
| Location | Boise, Idaho |
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| Attendance | 16,289 |
| Payout | US$750,000 per team[1] |
| Humanitarian Bowl
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The 1997 edition to the Humanitarian Bowl was the 1st (inaugural) edition of the bowl game. It featured the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Utah State Aggies.
Cincinnati took a 7-0 lead on a 14 yard touchdown pass from Chad Plummer to Cornelius Bonner. They led 14-0 on a 14 yard scoring pass from Deontey Kenner to Cornelius Bonner. Lendon Smith scored on a 1 yard touchdown run as Cincinnati took a 21-0 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, Chad Plummer scored on a 15 yard touchdown run making the score 28-0. Utah State got on the board with a 75 yard touchdown pass from Matthew Sauk to Steve Smith. Cincinnati answered with a 7 yard Orlando Smith touchdown run making the score 35-7. Utah State scored on a 3 yard touchdown run making the score 35-13 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Utah State's Brent Passey scored on a 10 yard fumble return making the final score 35-19.
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1997–98 NCAA football bowl game season |
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- Humanitarian Bowl (1997–2004, 2007–2010)
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