The 2003 edition to the Fort Worth Bowl, the inaugural edition of the game, featured the Boise State Broncos, and the TCU Horned Frogs. The title sponsor for the game was PlainsCapital Bank. TCU scored first when running back Corey Rodgers scored on a 3 yard touchdown run, giving TCU the early 7-0 lead. Boise State responded when quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie connected with T.J. Acree for a 27 yard touchdown pass tying the game at 7. TCU reclaimed the lead at 14-7 when Brandon Hassell fired a 22 yard touchdown pass to Cory Rodgers.