The directv Holiday Bowl's history of greatness kicked off at the first-ever game in 1978!⁠ ⁠ Navy trailed BYU by 13 points in the third quarter, but an epic comeback was just getting started. Kevin Tolbert sparked the rally with a 4-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, Bob Tata nailed a 28-yard field goal, followed by Phil McConkey's electrifying 65-yard touchdown catch from Bob Leszczynski. Tata sealed the deal with a 27-yard field goal, giving Navy a thrilling 23-16 victory and the title of the first-ever DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Champions!⁠ ⁠ #DIRECTVHolidayBowl #Football #CollegeFootball #BowlSeason⁠