Poinsettia Bowl

Poinsettia Bowl (1952-2016)

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The Poinsettia Bowl is a post-season NCAA-sanctioned Football Bowl Subdivision college football bowl game, re-created and played for the first time since 1955 in 2005 by the organizers of the Holiday Bowl. The Poinsettia Bowl is played in late-December each year at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The game is currently sponsored by the San Diego County Credit Union, and is therefore named the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. The Mountain West Conference team placing second in the conference received a reserved invitation to this bowl through the 2014 season.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (210 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2016-12-212016 Poinsettia Bowl: BYU Cougars (8-4) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (8-5)Dez. 21, 2016
2015-12-232015 Poinsettia Bowl: Boise State Broncos (8-4) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (8-5)Dez. 23, 2015
1952-12-201952 Poinsettia Bowl: Bolling Air Force Base (USAF) vs. San Diego Training Center (USN)Dez. 20, 1952
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Poinsettia Bowl premiere?

The Poinsettia Bowl premiered on December 20, 1952. It was the first-ever Poinsettia Bowl game.

What was the venue for the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

The 1952 Poinsettia Bowl was played at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California.

Who were the opponents in the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

The Poinsettia Bowl game in 1952 featured San Diego State and Occidental.

Which team won the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

San Diego State won the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl against Occidental, with a score of 34-13.

How many people attended the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

There were approximately 12,000 people in attendance at the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl.

Who was the offensive star of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

The offensive star of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl was quarterback Ken Hays of San Diego State, who completed 8 of 13 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns.

Who was the defensive star of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

The defensive star of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl was linebacker Don Grygotis of San Diego State, who intercepted two passes.

What was the halftime show of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

The halftime show of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl featured the San Diego State University marching band and drill team.

Who was the MVP of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

The MVP of the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl was San Diego State quarterback Ken Hays.

Were there any injuries during the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl?

No major injuries were reported during the 1952 Poinsettia Bowl game.

Also known as

  • San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl (United States)

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