In a season in which we can only wonder what would have actually happened had there been a college football playoff system in place, this simulation not only allowed the Buckeyes to get into the National Championship game, but they dominated Texas on both sides of the ball on their way to a 28-0 win, their second shutout of the
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Texas started out quickly and kept punishing Cincinnati in this 34-0 Sugar Bowl blowout. The Longhorns scored on their very first possession, and again right before the half to take a 14-0 lead into halftime. They then opened the second half with a long touchdown drive, essentially ending any chance the Bearcats would have of making it an all-Ohio national
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The Buckeyes used some timely scoring and a poor decision by Tim Tebow to score in the final minute of regulation before going on to win the game in overtime. Leading 14-7 with a minute left and from their own 3 yard line, Tim Tebow threw a pass that was intercepted by Austin Spitler at the 15 yard line. Two
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In the biggest upset so far of the postseason, the Buckeyes used an absolute dominant defensive performance to go on the road and pound Alabama 27-0. They limited Mark Ingram to 11 yards on the day, and outgained the Tide on the ground 237 yards to 65. Terrell Pryor was efficient in leading the Buckeyes to 4 short TD passes
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Colt McCoy tossed a 7 yard touchdown pass with 1:00 remaining in the game, giving Texas a 20-19 lead. But Iowa stormed back, converting a 4th down pass to the Texas 15 yard line and spiking the ball with 2 seconds remaining. After a Texas timeout to ice the Iowa kicker, the kick sailed just wide right as time expired,
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In the final two games of the opening round of the NCAA football playoffs, Florida took charge of their game with Penn State in the second half to go on to a 38-21 victory, despite trailing 14-3 at halftime. In the final game of the night, LSU was unstoppable in pounding TCU with a relentless attack, scoring on the opening
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Mark Ingram scored 3 TD’s against Troy earlier today, then brought home the Heisman trophy this evening to cap off an excellent day. The Tide held off a valiant effort from Troy in winning 27-17 and now will host Ohio State next weekend. The Buckeyes beat Georgia Tech 27-13 in Columbus today, breaking open a close game in the 4th
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The Iowa Hawkeyes knocked off host Oregon in the snow and freezing rain this evening, 24-17 behind an effcient game plan and two timely turnovers. Boise State held off a strong Virginia Tech effort with two huge turnovers deep in V. Tech territory to capitalize with two short range touchdowns to beat the Hokies 31-17. Highlights and game stories to come
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Details to come later this evening, but earlier today, the Bearcats fought off a late threat from Central Michigan to hold one for a 20-14 win in Cincinnati. The Longhorns had their hands full as well in a 28-14 victory over East Carolina. Both teams will host 2nd round playoff games next Friday evening. Here is the updated bracket after the
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Lots of people will be skipping out of the office on Friday, probably moreso than do on the first weekend of March Madness. With the NCAA football playoffs kicking off at noon EST on Friday afternoon, there will be two full days of football to keep you busy with this dream weekend of college football. Friday, December 11 at noon
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