Missouri rallied to beat Northwestern, 30-23, in the Alamo Bowl Monday night at San Antonio. Chase Daniel threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin in overtime.
The win gave Missouri (10-4) double-digit victories in consecutive seasons for the first time. The No. 22 Wildcats (9-4) fell to 1-6 in bowl games, with their only win coming in their first appearance in 1949.
After the 25th-ranked Tigers scored on the opening possession of overtime, their defense delivered too. Missouri sacked a backpedaling C.J. Bacher, forcing a fumble that left Northwestern with fourth and goal from the 32-yard line.
Bacher’s desperation heave into the end zone was knocked down, and Daniel rushed off the sideline with his teammates to celebrate.
Playing his final college game, Daniel overcame three interceptions to lead the Tigers back from a three-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
Daniel, who finished fourth in the 2007 Heisman Trophy voting, matched a season high in interceptions. He was 26 for 44 for 197 yards and two touchdown passes.
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