- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego CA - December 28: Navy personnel unfurl a giant flag for the national anthem before Oregon played North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 27: Oregon Marching Band performs during the Battle of the Bands against North Carolina at the second annual Snapdragon Bowl Bash around in Gaslamp Quarter on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 27: North Carolina mascot Rameses...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 27: North Carolina mascot Rameses flirts with an Oregon cheerleader during the Battle of the Bands at the second annual Snapdragon Bowl Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: of the Boys...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: of the Boys 2 Men Surfboard Drill team perform in the Holiday Bowl Parade along Harbor Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: of the Hoover...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: of the Hoover High Drumline march in front of the Convention Center during the Holiday Bowl Parade along Harbor Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: The Mother Goose balloon...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: The Mother Goose balloon in front of the Convention Center during the Holiday Bowl Parade along Harbor Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: of the San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department hand out stickers during the Holiday Bowl Parade along Harbor Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: A member of the...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: A member of the United Lowrider Coalition performs during the Holiday Bowl Parade along Harbor Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: The Sunshine balloon team...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: The Sunshine balloon team spins their balloon during the Holiday Bowl Parade along Harbor Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon running back Bucky...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon running back Bucky Irving (0) runs the ball against North Carolina defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker (25) during the the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon defensive back Christian...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon defensive back Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a intended for North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) during the the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego CA - December 28: North Carolina's Andre Greene...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego CA - December 28: North Carolina's Andre Greene Jr. catches a touchdown (lower left) against Oregon in the first quarter in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego CA - December 28: The United States Navy...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego CA - December 28: The United States Navy Leap Frogs parachute team lands with the American flag before the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego CA - December 28: Oregon's Chase Cota (23)...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego CA - December 28: Oregon's Chase Cota (23) celebrates the game-winning touchdown agaisnt North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego CA - December 28: Oregon cheerleaders perform above...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego CA - December 28: Oregon cheerleaders perform above a faded Padres postseason logo on the field during the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego CA - December 28: Fireworks go off during...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego CA - December 28: Fireworks go off during the 101.5 KGB Skyshow following the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon wide receiver Chase...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon wide receiver Chase Cota (23) celebrates his touchdown during the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates on the Oregon sideline after the Ducks beat North Carolina during the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon players celebrate with...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - December 28: Oregon players celebrate with the trophy after the Ducks beat North Carolina during the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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San Diego CA - December 28: Navy personnel unfurl a giant flag for the national anthem before Oregon played North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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By Eduardo Contreras, Meg McLaughlin and K.C. Alfred | [email protected] | The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The sights of the 43rd annual San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl spilled into the streets of downtown San Diego this week as the city welcomes No. 15 Oregon (9-3) and North Carolina (9-4) for the first-ever football game to be played at Petco Park. Oregon won 28-27.
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