Watch: Arizona Bowl reactions from Nevada's thrilling win over Arkansas State
Postgame videos from the 2018 Arizona Bowl.
Wolf Pack holds off Arkansas State in 2018 Arizona Bowl
UpdatedThere wasn't much action in the first three quarters of the 2018 Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl, but the ending certainly didn't disappoint.
After being held to 98 yards of offense through the first three quarters, Nevada was able to escape with a 16-13 win over Arkansas State in overtime to claim the program's second Arizona Bowl title.
Nevada walk-on wide receiver Ben Putman caught four passes for 114 yards and had arguably the biggest play of the game, a 44-yard reception that put the Wolf Pack on the 1-yard line, which led to a go-ahead touchdown.
Nevada head coach Jay Norvell awarded Putman a scholarship during the trophy presentation after the game. Both the Wolf Pack and Red Wolves ended their season with an 8-5 record.
Here are postgame videos from the wild afternoon at Arizona Stadium.
Arkansas State head coach Blake Anderson
UpdatedArkansas State head coach Blake Anderson on falling to Nevada in overtime: “This is on me.” #ArizonaBowl pic.twitter.com/j4iX69DL4j
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 29, 2018
Putman's scholarship
UpdatedNevada head coach Jay Norvell is FIRED UP about giving walk-on wide receiver Ben Putman a full-ride scholarship. Norvell even dropped an Allen Iverson reference. pic.twitter.com/w5ATgznJwR
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) December 29, 2018
Nevada head coach Jay Norvell
UpdatedNevada head coach Jay Norvell after beating Arkansas State in the Arizona Bowl: pic.twitter.com/ZkSSZWGOzW
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 29, 2018
Flip of the switch
UpdatedJay Norvell on how Nevada’s offense changed in the fourth quarter: pic.twitter.com/1jIhZc2x6y
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 29, 2018
Alpha Dogs
UpdatedThe Nevada Wolfpack are your 2018 @novaAZBOWL winners! pic.twitter.com/pL0lH4mzgc
— Arizona Daily Star (@TucsonStar) December 29, 2018
More information
- Seen and heard at the Arizona Bowl: On the Mountain West’s mastery and a sudden scholarship
- Photos: Arizona Bowl, Nevada 16, Arkansas State 13 in OT
- Leap of faith: Nevada never stopped believing during 16-13 comeback win in Arizona Bowl
- Greg Hansen: Jay Norvell, Nevada radiate warmth after rallying to win Arizona Bowl
- Knockout punch: Red Wolves’ defense can’t withstand Nevada’s razzle-dazzle
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