1997 Humanitarian Bowl

The 1997 Humanitarian Bowl was the inaugural edition of the bowl game now known as the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. It featured the Cincinnati Bearcats of Conference USA and the Utah State Aggies of the Big West Conference. This was Cincinnati's first bowl game in 46 years and first bowl win since 1949.

1997 Humanitarian Bowl
1234 Total
Cincinnati 714140 35
Utah State 00136 19
DateDecember 29, 1997
Season1997
StadiumBronco Stadium
LocationBoise, Idaho
FavoriteCincinnati by 3
RefereeChuck McFerrin (Pac-10)
Attendance16,289
PayoutUS$750,000 per team
United States TV coverage
NetworkESPN2

Kickoff was at 1:30 pm MST and it was televised by ESPN2.

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