The 2002 edition to the Alamo Bowl featured the Wisconsin Badgers, and the Colorado Buffaloes. Colorado got on the board first, following a 91 yard interception return by Colorado cornerback Donald Strickland. Anthony Davis scored Wisconsin's first points, as he rushed 7 yards for a touchdown, to tie the game at 7. Colorado quarterback Robert Hodge threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver D.J. Hackett, to give Colorado a 14–7 lead.