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Vegas Vic · 06-29-2021, 12:12 AM

1998-1999 SEMIFINALS
#4 UCLA (11-1) vs #8 Florida (11-2)
#2 Florida State (12-1) vs #3 Ohio State (11-1)

Florida 52 UCLA 49 (FLA wins 75.2%, avg. score = FLA 39.2 UCLA 29.3)

In a wild and wooly affair that had three ties and four lead changes, Travis Taylor caught a 22 yard touchdown pass from Doug Johnson with just 5 seconds left in the game, sending the Florida Gators to the national championship game. Johnson passed for 485 yards and 6 touchdowns on the day. Neither defense could slow down the opponent’s offense, and it soon became apparent that the last team with the ball was probably going to win. Florida’s Terry Jackson lead all rushers with 144 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. UCLA quarterback Cade McNown played valiantly in defeat, especially late in the fourth quarter where he capped off two consecutive drives with touchdown passes to rally the Bruins from a 45-35 deficit to a 49-45 lead. Here is how the exciting finish unfolded:

Florida State 38 Ohio State 24 (FSU wins 52.5%, avg. score = OSU 25.9 FSU 25.4)

Sebastian Janikowski connected on 8 out of 9 field goal attempts and scored 26 out of Florida State’s 38 points to lead the Seminoles to a 38-24 victory over Ohio State, and into next week’s national championship game, a rematch against arch rival Florida. Janikowski proved to be the difference in a game where FSU drives stalled repeatedly, and his accuracy was sorely needed on a day when the normally potent Seminole offense could only muster two touchdowns. Ohio State led 17-16 at halftime, but two Janikowski third quarter field goals and a 3 yard touchdown run from quarterback Chris Weinke put FSU up 29-17 early in the fourth quarter. Ohio State’s Joe Montgomery then scored on his second rushing touchdown of the day, a 41 yard scamper that cut the FSU lead to 29-24. However, Janikowski would tack on three more field goals for the final score of 38-24. For the Buckeyes, Michael Wiley led their ground game with 135 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. OSU quarterback Joe Jermaine passed for 267 yards, but couldn’t find the end zone and two of his passes were picked off by Florida State defensive back Reggie Durden. It was a disappointing end to a fine season for Coach John Cooper’s Buckeyes.

1998-1999 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
#2 Florida State (13-1) vs #8 Florida (12-2)

06-29-2021, 12:12 AM	#11
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	1998-1999 SEMIFINALS #4 UCLA (11-1) vs #8 Florida (11-2) #2 Florida State (12-1) vs #3 Ohio State (11-1) Florida 52 UCLA 49 (FLA wins 75.2%, avg. score = FLA 39.2 UCLA 29.3) In a wild and wooly affair that had three ties and four lead changes, Travis Taylor caught a 22 yard touchdown pass from Doug Johnson with just 5 seconds left in the game, sending the Florida Gators to the national championship game. Johnson passed for 485 yards and 6 touchdowns on the day. Neither defense could slow down the opponent’s offense, and it soon became apparent that the last team with the ball was probably going to win. Florida’s Terry Jackson lead all rushers with 144 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. UCLA quarterback Cade McNown played valiantly in defeat, especially late in the fourth quarter where he capped off two consecutive drives with touchdown passes to rally the Bruins from a 45-35 deficit to a 49-45 lead. Here is how the exciting finish unfolded: Florida State 38 Ohio State 24 (FSU wins 52.5%, avg. score = OSU 25.9 FSU 25.4) Sebastian Janikowski connected on 8 out of 9 field goal attempts and scored 26 out of Florida State’s 38 points to lead the Seminoles to a 38-24 victory over Ohio State, and into next week’s national championship game, a rematch against arch rival Florida. Janikowski proved to be the difference in a game where FSU drives stalled repeatedly, and his accuracy was sorely needed on a day when the normally potent Seminole offense could only muster two touchdowns. Ohio State led 17-16 at halftime, but two Janikowski third quarter field goals and a 3 yard touchdown run from quarterback Chris Weinke put FSU up 29-17 early in the fourth quarter. Ohio State’s Joe Montgomery then scored on his second rushing touchdown of the day, a 41 yard scamper that cut the FSU lead to 29-24. However, Janikowski would tack on three more field goals for the final score of 38-24. For the Buckeyes, Michael Wiley led their ground game with 135 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. OSU quarterback Joe Jermaine passed for 267 yards, but couldn’t find the end zone and two of his passes were picked off by Florida State defensive back Reggie Durden. It was a disappointing end to a fine season for Coach John Cooper’s Buckeyes. 1998-1999 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP #2 Florida State (13-1) vs #8 Florida (12-2)