 Several Independence Bowl records were set during the game , some of which still stand . Indiana 's Thomas Lewis returned eight punts in the game and earned 177 receiving yards , including the third @-@ longest pass in Independence Bowl History — a 75 @-@ yard reception from quarterback John Paci . Hokie Kicker Ryan Williams set the record for the most extra points in an Independence Bowl game with six , a mark that was tied during the 1995 Independence Bowl . 
