The Independence Bowl would have matched the Irish against 7-4 Auburn, ... December 3, 1996 at 1:00 AM CST. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook; ...

Army won the Independence Bowl for the first time in two tries. The Black Knights lost the 1996 Independence Bowl under Bob Sutton, which was also Army’s first season of 10 or more wins.

Since the start of the Big 12 Conference in 1996, the South Division has been a wasteland during bowl season. The five teams from the South that have gone to bowls are a combined 1-12. The only ...