... The Eagles were playing in their third-straight New Orleans Bowl, while their opponent, Middle Tennessee was in their second bowl, ever.

Southern Miss was a member of Conference USA, a conference superior to the Blue Raider's Sun Belt affiliation. The Eagles had a 6'6" inch wide receiver in DeAndre Brown, along with a running back, Damion Fletcher, who had amassed over 5,000 yards in his career.

Middle Tennessee simply shut down these play makers enroute to a 42-32 victory in the New Orleans bowl.

DeAndre Brown recorded 4 catches for 65 yards, while Damion Fletcher barely eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark for the season running for only 78 yards.

The era of the New Orleans Bowl as an cupcake victory for Conference U...

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