The 2004 Alamo Bowl featured the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Ohio State got on the board first, when quarterback Justin Zwick connected with wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez for a 23-yard touchdown pass, and a 7âÂÂ0 lead. Mike Nugent connected on field goals of 37 and 35 yards in the first quarter as well, as Ohio State built a 13âÂÂ0 lead over Oklahoma State.
In the second quarter, running back Lydell Ross rushed for a 1-yard touchdown and a 20âÂÂ0 lead. He finished the game with 12 carries for 99 yards. Nugent connected on his third field goal of the game, this one from 41 yards out, as Ohio State increased its lead to 23âÂÂ0, before halftime.
In the third quarter, Ted Ginn Jr. rushed five yards for a touchdown, increasing Ohio State's lead to 30âÂÂ0. Nugent kicked his final field goal in the fourth quarter, a 37 yarder to give Ohio State a 33âÂÂ0 lead. Shaun Willis rushed for a 4-yard touchdown at the end of the game, to make the final score 33âÂÂ7.
Five days after the game, Oklahoma State coach Les Miles left the Cowboys to become the coach of the LSU Tigers, succeeding Nick Saban. Offensive coordinator Mike Gundy was promoted to succeed Miles. Gundy would serve as the Cowboys' head coach until 2025.