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2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl
5th Bahamas Bowl
FIU PanthersToledo Rockets
(8–4)(7–5)
C–USAMAC
3532
Head coach: 
Butch Davis		Head coach: 
Jason Candle
1234Total
FIU01471435
Toledo10071532
DateDecember 21, 2018
Season2018
StadiumThomas Robinson Stadium
LocationNassau, Bahamas
MVPChristian Alexander (QB, FIU) &
Edwin Freeman (LB, FIU)
FavoriteToledo by 5.5[1]
RefereeMichael VanderVelde (MW)
Attendance13,510
PayoutUS$225,000 [2]
United States TV coverage
NetworkESPN and Gameday Radio
AnnouncersSteve Levy, Desmond Howard and Laura Rutledge (ESPN)
Kyle Wiggs and Rob Best (Gameday Radio)
Bahamas Bowl
 ← 2017  2019 → 

The 2018 Bahamas Bowl was a college football bowl game played on December 21, 2018.[3] It was the fifth edition of the Bahamas Bowl, and one of the 2018–19 bowl games concluding the 2018 FBS football season. Sponsored by Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the game was officially called the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.[4][5]

The game featured the FIU Panthers of Conference USA against the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference. The matchup was announced on November 25, 2018, making this the first bowl matchup of the season to have both teams confirmed.[6]

Teams

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This was the fourth matchup between these two teams, with FIU holding a 2–1 lead in the series.[7] They met in the 2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, which FIU won, 34–32.

FIU Panthers

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Main article: 2018 FIU Panthers football team

FIU accepted a bid to the Bahamas Bowl on November 25.[8] The Panthers entered the bowl with an 8–4 record (6–2 in conference). FIU's usual starting quarterback, James Morgan, was unavailable for the game due to a sore shoulder, resulting in backup Christian Alexander getting the start.[9]

Toledo Rockets

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Main article: 2018 Toledo Rockets football team

Toledo accepted a bid to the Bahamas Bowl on November 25.[8] The Rockets entered the bowl with a 7–5 record (5–3 in conference).

Game summary

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Scoring summary

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Scoring summary
QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
PlaysYardsTOPFIUTOL
114:37230:23TOLBryant Koback 3-yard touchdown run, Jameson Vest kick good07
10:1112525:10TOL28-yard field goal by Jameson Vest010
212:448752:27FIUAnthony Jones 6-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good710
22:577963:21FIUSterling Palmer 36-yard touchdown reception from Christian Alexander, José Borregales kick good1410
310:358754:25TOLJon'Vea Johnson 7-yard touchdown reception from Eli Peters, Jameson Vest kick good1417
33:478804:16FIUAnthony Jones 30-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good2117
411:129885:17FIUMaurice Alexander 16-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good2817
47:219753:51TOLDiontae Johnson 2-yard touchdown reception from Eli Peters, 2-point pass good (Eli Peters to Cody Thompson)2825
40:4113836:40FIUAnthony Jones 18-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good3525
40:025750:39TOLJon'Vea Johnson 43-yard touchdown reception from Eli Peters, Jameson Vest kick good3532
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.3532

Statistics

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1234Total
Panthers01471435
Rockets10071532
StatisticsFIUTOL
First downs2622
Plays–yards64–45970–388
Rushes–yards43–23627–124
Passing yards223264
Passing: comp–att–int18–27–022–37–0
Time of possession33:0027:00
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FIUPassingChristian Alexander17/26, 209 yds, 1 TD
RushingAnthony Jones15 car, 92 yds, 3 TD
ReceivingSterling Palmer3 rec, 64 yds, 1 TD
ToledoPassingEli Peters22/37, 264 yds, 3 TD
RushingEli Peters5 car, 43 yds
ReceivingDiontae Johnson6 rec, 98 yds, 1 TD

References

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  1. ^ Fawkes, Ben (December 10, 2018). "Odds for every 2018-19 CFB bowl game". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "2018 Bowl Schedule". CFP.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "2018-19 College Football Playoff and bowl schedule". ESPN. May 2, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  4. ^ Kirshner, Alex (July 31, 2018). "I don't know how else to say this, but: Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is now the sponsor of the Bahamas Bowl". sbnation.com.
  5. ^ Keilman, John (December 18, 2018). "Elk Grove Village says $300K sponsorship of Bahamas Bowl has already paid off, though some residents are skeptical". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  6. ^ "Bahamas Bowl 2018, Toledo vs. FIU: Where, when, and team info". SB Nation. November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  7. ^ "FIU Golden Panthers vs. Toledo Rockets football series history games list". winsipedia.com. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "FIU and Toledo Accept 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Invitations". bahamasbowl.com (Press release). November 25, 2018.
  9. ^ Villa, Walter (December 20, 2018). "With James Morgan out, this quarterback will start Friday for the FIU Panthers". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2018_Bahamas_Bowl&oldid=1171773898"

    2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl
    5th Bahamas Bowl
    FIU PanthersToledo Rockets
    (8–4)(7–5)
    C–USAMAC
    3532
    Head coach: 
    Butch Davis    		Head coach: 
    Jason Candle
    1234Total
    FIU01471435
    Toledo10071532
    DateDecember 21, 2018
    Season2018
    StadiumThomas Robinson Stadium
    LocationNassau, Bahamas
    MVPChristian Alexander (QB, FIU) &
    Edwin Freeman (LB, FIU)
    FavoriteToledo by 5.5[1]
    RefereeMichael VanderVelde (MW)
    Attendance13,510
    PayoutUS$225,000 [2]
    United States TV coverage
    NetworkESPN and Gameday Radio
    AnnouncersSteve Levy, Desmond Howard and Laura Rutledge (ESPN)
    Kyle Wiggs and Rob Best (Gameday Radio)
    Bahamas Bowl
     ← 2017  2019 → 

    The 2018 Bahamas Bowl was a college football bowl game played on December 21, 2018.[3] It was the fifth edition of the Bahamas Bowl, and one of the 2018–19 bowl games concluding the 2018 FBS football season. Sponsored by Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the game was officially called the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.[4][5]

    The game featured the FIU Panthers of Conference USA against the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference. The matchup was announced on November 25, 2018, making this the first bowl matchup of the season to have both teams confirmed.[6]

    Teams

    This was the fourth matchup between these two teams, with FIU holding a 2–1 lead in the series.[7] They met in the 2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, which FIU won, 34–32.

    FIU Panthers

    FIU accepted a bid to the Bahamas Bowl on November 25.[8] The Panthers entered the bowl with an 8–4 record (6–2 in conference). FIU's usual starting quarterback, James Morgan, was unavailable for the game due to a sore shoulder, resulting in backup Christian Alexander getting the start.[9]

    Toledo Rockets

    Toledo accepted a bid to the Bahamas Bowl on November 25.[8] The Rockets entered the bowl with a 7–5 record (5–3 in conference).

    Game summary

    Scoring summary

    Scoring summary
    QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
    PlaysYardsTOPFIUTOL
    114:37230:23TOLBryant Koback 3-yard touchdown run, Jameson Vest kick good07
    10:1112525:10TOL28-yard field goal by Jameson Vest010
    212:448752:27FIUAnthony Jones 6-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good710
    22:577963:21FIUSterling Palmer 36-yard touchdown reception from Christian Alexander, José Borregales kick good1410
    310:358754:25TOLJon'Vea Johnson 7-yard touchdown reception from Eli Peters, Jameson Vest kick good1417
    33:478804:16FIUAnthony Jones 30-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good2117
    411:129885:17FIUMaurice Alexander 16-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good2817
    47:219753:51TOLDiontae Johnson 2-yard touchdown reception from Eli Peters, 2-point pass good (Eli Peters to Cody Thompson)2825
    40:4113836:40FIUAnthony Jones 18-yard touchdown run, José Borregales kick good3525
    40:025750:39TOLJon'Vea Johnson 43-yard touchdown reception from Eli Peters, Jameson Vest kick good3532
    "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.3532

    Statistics

    1234Total
    Panthers01471435
    Rockets10071532
    StatisticsFIUTOL
    First downs2622
    Plays–yards64–45970–388
    Rushes–yards43–23627–124
    Passing yards223264
    Passing: comp–att–int18–27–022–37–0
    Time of possession33:0027:00
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    FIUPassingChristian Alexander17/26, 209 yds, 1 TD
    RushingAnthony Jones15 car, 92 yds, 3 TD
    ReceivingSterling Palmer3 rec, 64 yds, 1 TD
    ToledoPassingEli Peters22/37, 264 yds, 3 TD
    RushingEli Peters5 car, 43 yds
    ReceivingDiontae Johnson6 rec, 98 yds, 1 TD

    References

    1. ^ Fawkes, Ben (December 10, 2018). "Odds for every 2018-19 CFB bowl game". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
    2. ^ "2018 Bowl Schedule". CFP.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
    3. ^ "2018-19 College Football Playoff and bowl schedule". ESPN. May 2, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
    4. ^ Kirshner, Alex (July 31, 2018). "I don't know how else to say this, but: Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is now the sponsor of the Bahamas Bowl". sbnation.com.
    5. ^ Keilman, John (December 18, 2018). "Elk Grove Village says $300K sponsorship of Bahamas Bowl has already paid off, though some residents are skeptical". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
    6. ^ "Bahamas Bowl 2018, Toledo vs. FIU: Where, when, and team info". SB Nation. November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
    7. ^ "FIU Golden Panthers vs. Toledo Rockets football series history games list". winsipedia.com. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
    8. ^ a b "FIU and Toledo Accept 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Invitations". bahamasbowl.com (Press release). November 25, 2018.
    9. ^ Villa, Walter (December 20, 2018). "With James Morgan out, this quarterback will start Friday for the FIU Panthers". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
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