The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

[Deuce2223]

TIDE ROLLS BUCKEYES IN THE ROSE!!

Alabama Crimson Tide at Ohio State Buckeyes
Jan 1, 2034	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#8 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2)	14	14	21	3	52
#1 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0)	7	21	0	7	35

Team Stats Comparison
	ALA	OSU
Total Offense	514	439
Rushing Yards	54	142
Passing Yards	460	297
First Downs	17	21
Punt Return Yards	10	0
Kick Return Yards	37	171
Total Yards	561	610
Turnovers	2	3
3rd Down Conversion	7/10	8/16
4th Down Conversion		2/3
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
Penalties	1-10	3-30
Possession Time	21:14	18:46

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		ALA	OSU
7:12	(ALA) J. LeCounte 22 yd pass from J. Atwood (PAT)	7	0
6:32	(OSU) D. Jones 68 yd run (PAT)	7	7
3:48	(ALA) M. Cargile 1 yd run (PAT)	14	7
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		ALA	OSU
9:53	(ALA) J. LeCounte 37 yd pass from J. Atwood (PAT)	21	7
2:06	(OSU) G. Cobb 7 yd pass from N. De La Rosa (PAT)	21	14
1:07	(ALA) J. LeCounte 43 yd pass from J. Atwood (PAT)	28	14
0:56	(OSU) D. Lowe 96 yd Kickoff Return (PAT)	28	21
0:19	(OSU) F. Tam 1 yd run (PAT)	28	28
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		ALA	OSU
7:36	(ALA) K. Tolson 69 yd pass from J. Atwood (PAT)	35	28
0:58	(ALA) M. Cargile 1 yd run (PAT)	42	28
0:00	(ALA) M. Qualls 48 yd INT Return (PAT)	49	28
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		ALA	OSU
7:19	(OSU) G. Cobb 42 yd pass from N. De La Rosa (PAT)	49	35
3:43	(ALA) I. Baas 41 yd FG	52	35

Alabama Crimson Tide PASSING C/A YDS TD INT J. Atwood 20/31 460 4 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M. Cargile 19 54 2.8 2 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD J. LeCounte 6 160 26.6 3 D. Applewhite 5 64 12.8 A. Bravo 5 109 21.8 G. Harris 2 42 21.0 K. Tolson 1 70 70.0 1 M. Cargile 1 15 15.0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD A. Stoner 13 A. Wells 8 1 M. Qualls 4 2 1

Ohio State Buckeyes PASSING C/A YDS TD INT N. De La Rosa 19/46 297 2 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD D. Jones 9 106 11.7 1 N. De La Rosa 7 12 1.7 F. Tam 3 7 2.3 1 K. Tabor 2 14 7.0 C. McCracken 1 3 3.0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD G. Cobb 6 114 19.0 2 E. Tandy 5 62 12.4 J. Gayton 4 41 10.2 D. Lowe 2 56 28.0 N. Tull 1 12 12.0 C. McCracken 1 12 12.0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD J. Giguere 6 F. Nauta 6 V. Ibrahim 3 1 G. Robinson 3 1 J. Perez 4 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD D. Lowe 4 139 34.7 1 G. Lanier 2 32 16.0

GAME RECAP

Turnovers and Drop Pass's doomed the Buckeyes in the 2nd half as #8 Seed Alabama pulls off the upset handing #1 Seed Ohio State their first loss of the season and knocking the Buckeyes out of the playoffs..

Ohio State trailed at the end of the 1st Quarter and with 1:06 to play in the 2nd Quarter found themselves trailing 28-14, but 96 yd Kickoff return by D'Angelo Lowe brought life back to the Buckeye sideline..

Alabama rather then just running out the clock goes to the air and SO SS Greg Robinson makes SR QB Juan Atwood pay as he picks off the pass and returns it to the 5 yd line to set up Fredrick Tam's 24th TD of the season as Ohio State ties the game (28-28) as we headed to the locker room.

Ohio State started the 2nd half with the ball but 3 straight drop pass's would force a punt and Alabama never looked back as the Tide take the lead on a 69 yd TD pass from Atwood to Kyree Tolson to make it (35-28)..

Freshman QB Nick De La Rosa would then throw back to back INT's with the first one setting up a 1 yd TD run by Matt Cargile to make it (42-28) and then INT #2 turns into a "Pick 6" as CB Mitch Qualls takes it 48 yds to the house to make it (49-28) as we head into the 4th.

Drop passes continued to plague the Buckeyes receivers.. OSU would have 9 total drop pass' on the day including 3 by JR Nick Tull on wide open throws down the sideline that could've been scores.

Coach Miller

Quote:

"It was tough to watch.. I can't remember the last time I have seen so many drop pass's.. You can't win games like that.. It forced way to many long 3rd downs and several 4th downs that we were just unable to convert"

Redshirt Freshman Gabe Cobb (2 drops) would manage to hold onto a bomb over the middle and take it 49 yds to the house to make it (49-35) with just over 7 minutes to play in the game but Alabama did a great job milking the clock with a 12 play drive before settling on a 41 yd FG with 3:43 to play to make it a 3 score game.

De La Rosa would throw a 3rd INT in the final minute of the game never giving up..


With Ohio State out of the playoffs, fan's won't be able to see a Ohio State/FIU matchup for a 2nd year in a row, but on the bright side with the Buckeyes out of the playoffs, FIU could now be considered a favorite to repeat ..

[Deuce2223]

PANTHERS MAKE IT 30 STRAIGHT!!!

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Florida International Golden Panthers
Jan 2, 2034	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-2)	7	7	7	0	21
#2 Florida International Golden Panthers (12-0)	14	7	0	10	31

Team Stats Comparison
	ND	FIU
Total Offense	399	311
Rushing Yards	90	63
Passing Yards	306	239
First Downs	17	10
Punt Return Yards	0	0
Kick Return Yards	69	54
Total Yards	468	365
Turnovers	3	0
3rd Down Conversion	7/13	5/14
4th Down Conversion	1/2	1/1
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
Penalties	6-45	5-40
Possession Time	20:54	19:06

Notre Dame Fighting Irish PASSING C/A YDS TD INT K. Pounds 22/28 239 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M. Ware 14 19 1.4 1 K. Pounds 9 24 2.7 A. Rasmussen 3 29 9.7 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD D. Kennedy 7 71 10.1 2 W. Abiamiri 4 64 16.0 1 I. Kamula 3 47 15.7 E. Boenzi 3 23 7.7 M. Ware 3 25 8.3 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD B. Gutierrez` 10 A. Grubbs 9 G. Sykes 4 1 M. Mentor 2

Florida International Golden Panthers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT B. Louis 23/41 306 1 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD G. Shaw 10 51 5.1 1 A. Dingle 9 27 3.0 1 B. Louis 5 15 3.0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD K. Tamm 6 92 15.3 A. Dingle 3 69 23.0 T. Boger 5 66 13.2 1 N. Killings 4 50 12.5 R. Basham 4 27 6.8

GAME RECAP

Once again the Panthers Defense comes up big when they needed it most, as FIU picks off Notre Dame JR QB Bruce Louis 3 times in the game including 2 in the 4th quarter to seal their 30th straight win dating back to last year's perfect 16-0 record as they move to 14-0 on the season.

On paper one would think the Irish won the game as they had higher Total Yards, more 1st Downs and a better TOP, but the 3 turnovers were the killer.

Well Kevin Pounds 239 yds and 3 TD's don't look that impressive his 22/28 day showcased the JR QB making sure to not force the play when it wasn't there. Notre Dame's rush Defense played the Panther run game the best that anyone has done all year holding FIU to a season low 63 yds on the ground but at the end of the day there is really only 2 #'s that matter.. The Final Score and FIU's was 10 more then the Irish..

OTHER 2ND ROUND RESULTS

#4 Oklahoma survived the upset bid by #12 Virginia Tech beating the Hokies (35-30) in the Sugar Bowl to advance for matchup against #8 Alabama

The Sooners beat the Tide (29-17) back in Week 8 and will look to try and do it again as they will meet in the Fiesta Bowl.

#3 Kansas State holds on to beat #6 Washington (31-29) in the Orange Bowl after the Huskies fail to convert the 2pt play to tie the game and force Overtime.

The Wildcats will now Advance to take on FIU in the Peach Bowl..

**This year's National Championship game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood CA.

[redsox907]

Man I'd like to say I didn't see that loss coming, but the CPU loves some Alabama shennanigans. Not looking forward to that every year with Georgia lol

At least FIU kept the hope alive. Kansas State is always solid, but I think FIU will have the edge

[Deuce2223]

FIU POUNDS CATS IN PEACH BOWL

Kansas State Wildcats at Florida International Golden Panthers
Jan 9, 2034	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#3 Kansas State Wildcats (13-1)	10	0	3	0	13
#2 Florida International Golden Panthers (14-0)	7	28	7	14	56

Team Stats Comparison
	KSU	FIU
Total Offense	225	652
Rushing Yards	69	227
Passing Yards	127	425
First Downs	9	32
Punt Return Yards	0	23
Kick Return Yards	58	77
Total Yards	283	752
Turnovers	0	2
3rd Down Conversion	5/16	7/9
4th Down Conversion		1/1
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
Penalties	1-5	2-20
Possession Time	18:32	21:28

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		KSU	FIU
7:31	(KSU) J. Fraboni 45 yd FG	3	0
2:32	(KSU) I. Tafisi 12 yd pass from B. Boon (PAT)	10	0
2:18	(FIU) D. Kennedy 64 yd pass from K. Pounds (PAT)	10	7
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		KSU	FIU
8:38	(FIU) T. Trinidad 3 yd run (PAT)	10	14
5:23	(FIU) I. Kamula 64 yd pass from K. Pounds (PAT)	10	21
1:10	(FIU) E. Longo 25 yd pass from K. Pounds (PAT)	10	28
0:32	(FIU) D. Kennedy 30 yd pass from K. Pounds (PAT)	10	35
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		KSU	FIU
4:53	(FIU) T. Trinidad 41 yd run (PAT)	10	42
0:37	(KSU) J. Fraboni 48 yd FG	13	42
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		KSU	FIU
6:13	(FIU) A. Rasmussen 1 yd run (PAT)	13	49
1:50	(FIU) W. Abiamiri 12 yd pass from K. Pounds (PAT)	13	56

Kansas State Wildcats PASSING C/A YDS TD INT B. Boon 16/26 127 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD N. McCardell 7 12 1.7 B. Boon 7 18 2.5 A. Uche 6 32 5.3 J. Esponda 3 29 9.6 D. Book 2 4 2.0 C. Figurs 1 3 3.0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD R. Hankerson 6 54 9.0 I. Tafisi 4 32 8.0 1 C. Figurs 3 5 1.6 J. Longa 2 28 14.0 B. Feiler 1 8 8.0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD T. Heyer 10 1 B. Boozer 6 1

Florida International Golden Panthers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT K. Pounds 20/30 425 5 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M. Ware 19 110 5.7 T. Trinidad 7 75 10.7 2 K. Pounds 4 28 7.0 A. Higgins 2 10 5.0 A. Rasmussen 2 4 2.0 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD D. Kennedy 6 176 29.3 2 I. Kamula 3 87 29.0 1 W. Abiamiri 3 38 12.6 1 A. Rasmussen 3 39 13.0 E. Boenzi 3 40 13.3 E. Longo 1 25 25.0 1 E. Marshall 1 20 20.0

GAME RECAP

The Wildcats ended the 1st Quarter with the lead (10-7) after picking off Kevin Pounds K-State jumped out to a early (10-0) lead but FIU would score 5 straight touchdowns to close out the 1st half including 4 TD's from K.P. as he rebounds from his earlier INT as FIU takes a (35-10) lead into the locker room.

FIU opened up the 2nd half with the ball but Pounds would be picked off in the endzone ending a scoring opportunity.. FIU however would extend the lead midway through the 3rd Quarter as Tim Trinidad breaks free with a a 41 yd TD run to make it (42-10).

K-State would add a late FG in the 3rd to make it (42-13) but that was it for the Big 12 champs.. FIU would tack on 2 more touchdowns in the 4th Quarter including Pounds 5th of the day as the Panther cruise to the victory, earning the chance to play for back to back National Titles..

[Deuce2223]

TIDE EARNS TRIP TO THE NATTY!!

#8 Seed made the most of their upset win over Ohio State by getting revenge on #4 Seed Oklahoma winning the Fiesta Bowl to earn the chance to play FIU in the National Championship.

The Tide led at the half (10-7) and extended the lead to (17-10) going into the 4th before tacking on 2 more scores for the (31-10) victory.

Atwood threw for 310 yds with 3 TD in the win. Alabama ran for 118 yds on the ground as well.

[Careless Whisper]

Co-sign not seeing that Bama loss coming. Hopefully FIU can get revenge for Coach Miller in the natty.

[Deuce2223]

Quote: Originally Posted by Careless Whisper

Co-sign not seeing that Bama loss coming. Hopefully FIU can get revenge for Coach Miller in the natty.

They cam oit on fire. Atwood (QB) was 9 of his first 10 pass's and my WR's couldn't hold onto the ball. It was rough. I should've just trusted my run game but once I got behind in the 3rd Quarter I stopped running and that was my downfall.

[Deuce2223]

PANTHERS MAKE IT BACK TO BACK!!!

Florida International Golden Panthers at Alabama Crimson Tide
Jan 14, 2034	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#1 Florida International Golden Panthers (15-0)	7	7	7	7	28
#8 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-3)	3	0	0	7	10

Team Stats Comparison
	FIU	ALA
Total Offense	329	291
Rushing Yards	48	7
Passing Yards	249	244
First Downs	15	10
Punt Return Yards	67	0
Kick Return Yards	95	84
Total Yards	491	375
Turnovers	0	1
3rd Down Conversion	4/13	3/15
4th Down Conversion	2/3	1/2
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
Penalties	4-23	6-50
Possession Time	22:44	17:16

Florida International Golden Panthers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT K. Pounds 15/19 160 2 B. Ingram 8/10 89 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M. Ware 12 35 2.9 K. Pounds 7 24 3.4 A. Rasmussen 4 14 3.5 D. Kennedy 1 3 3.0 T. Trinidad 1 2 2.0 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD D. Kennedy 6 80 13.1 1 E. Longo 7 78 11.1 1 E. Boenzi 5 44 8.8 1 I. Kamula 1 22 22.0 M. Ware 3 18 6.0 W. Abiamiri 1 7 7.0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD T. Harmon 4 1 M. Clifton 3 2 K. St Pierre 2 1 J. Peters 3 1

Alabama Crimson Tide PASSING C/A YDS TD INT J. Atwood 17/33 244 1 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD O. Beach 5 35 7.0 J. Atwood 4 7 1.8 M. Cargile 7 5 0.7 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD A. Bravo 5 126 25.2 1 D. Applewhite 5 45 9.0 G. Harris 3 37 12.3 K. Tolson 1 22 22.0 O. Beach 2 9 4.5 J. LeCounte 1 5 5.0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD A. Stoner 12 1.5 J. Tatum 4 1

GAME RECAP

The FIU Panthers have done it.. Coach Valdez and OC Clayton Dees have done something Coach Matt Miller never did.. They have won back to back Natty's well going a perfect 32-0, giving FIU their 4th National Championship in the past 8 years.

Alabama opened the game with the ball and quickly settled for a 41 yd FG to make it 3-0 and after that it was all FIU, as QB Kevin Pounds throws (2) 1st Half TD's in a Defensive battle to give the Panthers the (14-3) lead at the half.

FIU opened up the 2nd half with the ball and despite struggling to move the ball much on the ground did manage a 11 play drive ending with a 2 yd TD run by Tim Trinidad (his 15th of the season) to make it (21-3).

The Panther Defense continued to confused Alabama QB James Atwood all day as SR Tyreke Harmon picks off a pass to keep it (21-3) heading into the 4th.

Midway through the 4th still leading (21-3) Alabama shocked everyone as the Tide drop back to punt despite trailing with 6 minutes to play. As the FIU Offense came out to start on their own 11 yd line, it was then Panther fan's who were shocked as #5 (KP) was not the one leading the charge but instead was SR QB Byron Ingram.

Ingram 7/10 for 148 yds with 1 TD and 1 INT on the season with most of that coming on Senior Day has been a 4 year backup who has seen very limited PT. (Before this season he had completed 2/4 pass's for 27 yds with 1 INT). But KP new it was time to honor the him with a chance to play on the biggest stage in college football and Ingram responded with a almost perfect drive completing 8/10 pass's for 89 yds including a 16 yd TD pass to TE Eric Longo as FIU took the (28-3) lead with 2:12 to play.

Alabama limited to just 7 yds on the ground and only 160 through the air would manage to go on a 84 yd drive of their own to close out the game as Atwood connects on a 57 yd bomb to JR Andres Bravo to make it (28-10) with 1:40 to play but a failed onside kick allows FIU to just run out the clock.