The United States Naval Academy has accepted
a bid to play in the 2009 Texas Bowl, it was announced Saturday.
Navy's 23-21 win over Notre Dame on Saturday secured its spot in the December
31 bowl game, as the Midshipmen will play a team from the Big 12 at Reliant
Stadium.
"We are very proud to host the Midshipmen at the Texas Bowl this year, and we
want to congratulate Coach [Ken] Niumatalolo and the entire Navy program on
the tremendous victory today," said Texas Bowl manager Heather Houston. "Navy
has had a great season thus far and will provide a great match-up for the Big
12 opponent. Our fans will be in for quite a game."
Navy's win Saturday improved the team to 7-3, the best record among FBS
independent teams. The Midshipmen are the first team this season to accept a
bowl invitation.
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