The Columbia Football Lions faced off against in-state rival Cornell University in the Lions' final home game of the season. Columbia was looking to break its three-game losing streak, as well as to come away winners of the inaugural Empire State Bowl.

Though the Lions made some good plays in the first half, they came away trailing 10-3. The third quarter did not treat them much better, as the Big Red extended their lead by a touchdown.

But it would be a fourth quarter to remember. A great team effort was lead by QB Sean Brackett. After a scoring drive, Columbia marched down the field for a hard earned field goal to cut the deficit to 17-13.

Columbia's defense would hold the Cornell offense to a three-and-out, giving them a chance for one final heroic drive.  After getting to the Cornell one yard, Columbia had four plays to score the winning touchdown. On second and goal, Brackett took two steps from the shotgun and dove over a pile of linemen to put Columbia ahead for good, 20-17.