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CFP Semis

Florida tops Tech 31-17

Florida is back in the National Title Game for the third time in five years.

Led by Heisman winner Will Grier's 381 pas yards and 3 TD's, Florida rallied from a 17-3 deficit late in the second quarter, tied the game at the half and took the lead for good on a 17 yard pass to true freshman Andrew Chingon en route to a Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over #3 Georgia Tech.

UF padded their lead with a 10 yard TD pass to C.J. Worton at the start of the fourth quarter and staved off the Yellow Jackets in the red zone a few times late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Florida's defense held star Tech RB Obi Love to only 46 yards and Tech QB Brian Ward threw for 229 yards and a TD. Worton caught 8 passses for 124 yards and a score for Florida.

USC advances to Title Game, 30-12

Coach Quinn Shea continues USC's magical season with a win in the Orange Bowl over TCU, 30-12.

USC built a 30-5 lead deep into the fourth quarter on the strength of SC QB Jalen Greene's 398 passing yards and 2 TD's. Michael Skinner led USC with 9 catches, 115 yards and a TD while Heisman finalist Dontrell Marshall rumbled for a pair of TD's.

Luke Summerstall missed 3 field goals for TCU. Star tailback Shaun Nixon led TCu with 89 rushing yards and a TD, while QB Foster Sawyer threw a pair of INT's.

Florida and USC will play in the National Title Game on January 7 in San Antonio.

Quote: Originally Posted by HARLEE23

I can't say I'm not happy you lost to my Buckeyes, but I can't say I don't feel bad! But hopefully next year with your full team you'll be able to compete better than this year!

I've marked this game with an asterisk, so neither team really won. All good though and we're on to next season. Thanks Harlee!

Quote: Originally Posted by mattrd39

That OT glitch is annoying! Had it happen to me last season too. It kind of stinks because you want to actually complete a game that goes on that long and everything, but on the other hand, if you go to 3 OTs, you probably could have done something different/better earlier in the game that would have won it in regulation. Not a bad season by any means, but looking forward to seeing how you do with all of "your guys" on the roster next year. If the offense can keep that up and Diaco can work his magic on the defense, UConn should be back in the playoff hunt.

Tell me about it. This is the third time it has happened in this dynasty (the other times I covered up, we're 1-2 in those games ), but considering I played this game back in August the night before school started, I just wanted to get the game done.

Should be more interesting next season. Our talent level next year won't be as good as this year, but I still think we can contend for a conference title. As long as TDL continues to improve under center, we'll be fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by DrGravyBoat

See, if your Special Teams Coordinator was here, you would easily have won this game. Just look at the kick return, punt return and field goal stats. On a serious note though, good season. Hopefully these recruiting allegations arenʻt too bad. You never know, Coach Bob could fill in a some point.

If McNeal could've broken one return.....I think you've left your mark here in the recruiting field, as you'll see later on.

Anyhow, we'll see what the NCAA has for us. As I've said, Diaco will be back next season unless the investigation is really serious, so we'll be alright there.

Coach Trebell needs to win at Hawai'i. Then we'll talk.

Quote: Originally Posted by RoundingThird

Looks like you pulled off one of Coach Freday's famous comebacks..... minus the win. I do commend you for coming back from 27-6. I don't do that often. Most of mine are from 10-17 points.

Haha. Agreed, I think this is one of the biggest comebacks in the dynasty to this point.


Thanks everyone for the comments and support. Offseason should start on Friday!