Cowboys commemorate 2012 season-opening victory over Giants in countdown
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are marking Day 90 of their 100-day countdown to kickoff by revisiting their 2012 season opener against the New York Giants. On September 5, 2012, Dallas triumphed 24-17, spoiling the Giants' Super Bowl celebration. The game featured standout performances from Tony Romo, who threw for three touchdowns, and Kevin Ogletree, who had eight catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Dallas took command in the second half and managed to secure the win despite a late touchdown from New York. The countdown series will continue daily, leading up to the opening game of 2026.
- •Cowboys defeated Giants 24-17 on September 5, 2012.
- •Tony Romo threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Kevin Ogletree had eight catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.
- •This was the first NFL game on a Wednesday since 1948.
- •Countdown continues to the 2026 season opener.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 87
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 88
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 89
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 90
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 87
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 88
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 89
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 87
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 87
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 88
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 88
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 89
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 89
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 90
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 90
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