UT drives away with GMAC Bowl title

12/21/2005
BLADE STAFF

MOBILE, Ala. -- Bruce Gradkowski delivered in his final game as quarterback of the University of Toledo, completing 18 of 30 passes for 298 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-13 victory over Texas-El Paso in the GMAC Bowl on Wednesday night.

UT receiver Steve Odom had 97 yards receiving and a TD, and Trinity Dawson had 24 carries for 132 yards.

Linebacker Mike Alston shined as well, sacking UTEP quarterback Jordan Palmer three times in the first half.