The Wildest and Most Eye-Popping Plays from the First Day of Bowl Games

Bowl season is finally upon us and the first batch of postseason games did not disappoint.

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From QB sneaks to complete a perfect season to an FBS program winning its first bowl game in program history, this weekend had a little bit of everything.

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In case you were busy on Saturday chopping down your Christmas tree or doing holiday shopping, here are the very best and wildest plays from a fantastic first day of the 2017 college football bowl season.

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North Carolina A&T Becomes First MEAC Team to Complete Undefeated Season with Celebration Bowl Win Over Grambling

Perfection complete!

North Carolina A&T scored late to beat Grambling in the Celebration Bowl and finish 12-0, the first MEAC team to ever have a perfect season. pic.twitter.com/ZeiikrJwHe

— ESPN (@espn) December 16, 2017

The FIRST team in @meacsports history to have a perfect, undefeated season. @celebrationbowl champs. Congrats @FOOTBALL_NCAT!
Congrats Aggies!#AggiesCelebrate #AggiesWin #AggiesDO

Gimme dat #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/EXAZtwzMCd

— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) December 17, 2017

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Snap Over Brandon Silvers Head Results in North Texas 56-Yard Touchdown

First mistake by Troy. High snap over Silvers’ head results in a scoop and score for North Texas. Trojans lead 22-13 in the 2Q. pic.twitter.com/WNx1BMd5XE

— Justin McNelley (@Justin_WSFA) December 16, 2017

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Silvers Rallied Troy to Eventual 50-30 New Orleans Bowl Victory

#Troy QB Brandon Silvers is a top sleeper in this QB class. Looking very good vs. North Texas right now. pic.twitter.com/YHV7qhJwxo

— J.R. (@JReidDraftScout) December 16, 2017

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Oregon Scores Two Touchdowns on Defense in 30 Seconds

 

@goducks defense came up strong with touchdowns. The Ducks can’t hold on. Final score: 38-28.

A post shared by Pac-12 Conference (@pac12conference) on Dec 16, 2017 at 4:31pm PST

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Boise State Put Ducks on Spin Cycle During 38-28 Las Vegas Bowl Win

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Georgia State Wins First Bowl Game in Program History

 

First bowl win in GSU history Most wins in school history #BeTheChange

A post shared by Georgia State Football (@gsu_football) on Dec 16, 2017 at 5:25pm PST

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Marshall's  Tyler King With the Day's Most Explosive Play

.@3tylerking takes it the distance! RT @biggreenarms: Bam pic.twitter.com/ybRmm6wMUr

— Marshall Football (@HerdFB) December 17, 2017

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Brent Stockstill Enjoys One Final Moment With Head Coach and Father Rick Stockstill After Cammellia Bowl Victory

Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill hugs his son QB Brent Stockstill after they beat Arkansas State University in the Camellia Bowl @MGMAdvertiser @mgmsports @CamelliaBowl @MT_FB pic.twitter.com/7AXowfDLUU

— Mickey Welsh (@mickeywelsh) December 17, 2017