University, representing the Western Athletic Conference, faced the host school in the first-ever New Mexico Bowl. The Lobos were chosen over Wyoming, despite the Cowboys having beaten them on said field, 14-10, on October 7, and having a better record in the MW (5-3 vs. New Mexico's 4-4). San Jose State quarterback Adam Tafralis threw for 209 yards and 3 touchdowns to pace the Spartans in what was the Lobos' fifth straight defeat in a bowl game. Armed Forces Bowl Utah 25, Tulsa 13 December 23, 2006 • Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, Texas • ESPN Utah quarterback Brett Ratliff threw for 240 yards and a touchdown to lead the Utes to a 25-13 victory over the Golden Hurricane, who were representing Conference USA. MW Defensive Player of the Year Eric Weddle had an interception on the game's last play and also rushed for 55 yards on offense. It was the Utes' sixth consecutive bowl victory. Statistical leaders Awards Coach of the Year: Bronco Mendenhall, BYU Offensive Player of the Year: QB John Beck, Sr, BYU Defensive Player of the Year: DB Eric Weddle, Sr, Utah Co-Special Teams Players of the Year: K Kenny Byrd, Sr, New Mexico and K/P Louie Sakoda, So, Utah Freshman of the Year: WR Ryan Wolfe, UNLV All Conference Team