On a cold night, Larry Coker got the warmest possible sendoff from his Miami Hurricanes. Kirby Freeman threw for 272 yards and two long touchdowns, ran for another score and the Hurricanes' defense came through in the final moments to help Miami beat Nevada 21-20, Coker's final game at Miami. Full story
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Nevada: Nevada appeared in a bowl game for consecutive seasons for just the second time in its history. The Wolf Pack beat Central Florida 49-48 in overtime in the Hawaii Bowl last year.
Miami (Fla.): Larry Coker coached his final game at Miami. Coker was fired on Nov. 24 after six years as Miami's coach. The Hurricanes stumbled to a 6-6 record this season, their most losses since going 5-6 in 1997.
Miami coach Larry Coker celebrates with DajLeon Farr after beating Nevada 21-20. (AP)