2005 Independence Bowl

August 2023 March 2026 2005 Independence Bowl 2005 South Carolina Gamecocks University of South Carolina Missouri Tigers University of Missouri 7–4 SEC 6–5 Big 12 Steve Spurrier Gary Pinkel 21 7 0 3 0 14 7 17 December 30 Independence Stadium Shreveport, Louisiana QB Brad Smith – Missouri CB Marcus King – Missouri David Cutaia (Pac-10) 41,332 2,400,000 ESPN List of announcers of major college bowl games Sean McDonough (Play by Play) Craig James (Analyst) Mike Gottfried (Analyst) Alex Flanagan (Sideline) 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. References Independence Bowl Category:Independence Bowl Category:South Carolina Gamecocks football bowl games Category:Missouri Tigers football bowl games Independence Bowl Category:December 2005 sports events in the United States