Brigham Young University won the 1980 Holiday Bowl against Southern Methodist University, 46-45, with a 21 point comeback in the last 2:33 of the game. BYU fans have come to refer to the game as the "Miracle Bowl."
At the 1980 Holiday Bowl, BYU eked out a 1 point win over SMU. The final score was 46-45.
1980 Holiday Bowl - 1980 TV was released on: USA: 19 December 1980
The 1975 Super Bowl and the 1980 Super Bowl were both won by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
BYU defeated Michigan, 24-17, in the 1984 Holiday Bowl.
Navy beat BYU 23-16 at the first Holiday Bowl in 1978.
Texas beat Washington 47-43 in the 2001 Culligan Holiday Bowl.
Arkansas
BYU beat Missouri in the 1983 Holiday Bowl. The final score was 21-17.
Kansas State beat Washington 24-20 in the 1999 Culligan Holiday Bowl.
For the Pro Bowl played in 1980, Chuck Muncie was the MVP.
Iowa beat Wyoming at the 1987 Seaworld Holiday Bowl. The final score was 20-19.
Indiana beat BYU by one point at the 1979 Holiday Bowl. The final score was 38-37.