The night college football’s "Little Guy" became an immortal Giant As of February 20, 2026, the 2007 Fiesta Bowl between Boise State and Oklahoma is still widely regarded as the greatest college football game ever played. It wasn't just a game; it was a high-stakes heist executed on national television. Boise State, the "Blue Turf" underdogs from the WAC, took on the blue-blood royalty of Oklahoma and used a series of backyard trick plays to shatter the BCS glass ceiling. The game reached its peak in overtime. After Adrian Peterson (who was a terrifying force that night) scored on the very first play of OT, Boise State found themselves down 42–35. Facing 4th and 2, they scored a touchdown on a halfback pass but, instead of playing for a second overtime, head coach Chris Petersen decided to end it right then and there. He called the "Statue of Liberty"—a play usually reserved for middle school playgrounds—and changed the history of the sport forever. Is this the most daring coaching ...