Before the halfway point in the ACC-Big 12 matchup, the Pop-Tarts Bowl mascots had an epic introduction, the strawberry mascot that “died” after last year’s bowl was resurrected and, of course, the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy has a working toaster.

Miami's Cam Ward set an NCAA record for TD passes in one half of play and Iowa State's Rocco Bect led a late comeback in a bowl game that lived up to its reputation for postgame antics

The sport’s tastiest tradition returned as Iowa State topped Miami in a 42-41 thriller, earning the right to pick its Pop-Tart of choice for the postgame celebration.