COLLEGE FOOTBALL - 2020 SEASON
The season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
All of the Power Five conferences initially announced plans to play a fall football season beginning on August 29, but largely limiting non-conference games to reduce the extent of interstate travel.
The ACC, Big 12, and SEC, as well as several other Group of Five conferences, began their seasons in September as originally scheduled, while independent Notre Dame agreed to join the ACC and play a full conference schedule.
In August, the Big Ten, Pac-12, MAC, Mountain West, and several independents announced that they would delay their football seasons indefinitely due to concerns regarding the pandemic, targeting the possibility of playing in spring 2021 instead, but in late September, however, the Big Ten, Pac-12, and Mountain West reversed their decisions, and announced plans to play shortened seasons, starting in October.
All the games were played in largely empty stadiums.
Multiple FCS conferences moved their scheduled games from the fall of 2020 to the spring of 2021, with the playoffs played in April and May 2021.
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05/09/20 - Eastern Kentucky (0) @ (59) Marshall - In the opening game of the season for both teams, Marshall exploded Offensively, scoring on every full possession they had (8 TD's and 1 FG). Marshall started redshirt-Freshman Grant Wells (16-23-307-4) and he had a big game, leading the Thundering Herd to a 38-0 lead at the half. The Marshall defense also chipped in, holding the Colonels to only 166 yards of total Offense. Marshall also featured RB Knowledge McDaniel (14-93-0) and Brenden Knox (18-85-1) and WR's Talik Keaton (2-68-1) and Broc Thompson (5-67-0). Eastern Kentucky featured QB Parker McKinney (7-10-71-0), RB's Quentin Pringle (6-39-0) and Alonzo Booth (15-33-0) and WR Jacquez Jones (4-9-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Ware/George, PAL)
05/09/20 - SMU (31) @ (24) Texas State - In the opening game of the season for both teams, SMU held-off a spirited Texas State team to start the season with a win. Favoured SMU couldn't shake the Bobcats all game, and only hit the front for good in the 3rd quarter before holding off a late Texas State charge in the 4th quarter. SMU featured QB Shane Buechele (26-36-367-1), RB's TJ McDaniel (27-130-1) and Ulysses Bentley IV (11-49-2) and WR's Rashee Rice (5-101-0) and Reggie Roberson Jr. (6-99-1). Texas State featured QB Brady McBride (21-39-227-2), in his first career start, RB's Calvin Hill (13-100-0) and Brock Sturges (14-95-1) and WR Chandler Speights (4-52-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Shroff/Luginbill/Budden, PAL)
07/09/20 - BYU (55) @ (3) Navy - Both teams started their seasons with a night game at Michie Stadium, but it was only the Cougars of BYU that came away happy with a blow-out win over the Middies. BYU dominated on both sides of the ball, running out to a 31-0 lead at the half and coasted home in the 2nd half. BYU finished with 580 yards of total Offense, including 301 yards rushing, while Navy could only manage 149 yards. BYU featured QB Zach Wilson (13-18-232-2), RB's Tyler Aligeier (14-32-2) and Lopini Katoa (10-80-2) and WR Gunner Romney (4-134-1). Navy featured QB Dalen Morris (2-4-16-0 + 7-2-0) and Perry Olsen (2-4-14-0 + 10-25-0) and RB's Jamale Carothers (9-28-0) and Nelson Smith (5-18-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Davis/Herbstreit/Williams, PAL)
10/09/20 - UAB (14) @ (31) Miami - A new-look Miami team started their season with a win, beating the UAB Blazers. Miami debuted its spread offense under new offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee, and it responded with 337 yards rushing and 493 yards of total offense, led by new transfer QB D'Eriq King (16-24-144-1 + 12-83-1). Miami led 17-7 at the half then out-scored UAB 17-7 in the 3rd quarter to wrap up the game and the result. Miami also featured RB Cam'Ron Harris (17-134-2), WR Brevin Jordan (3-51-1) and LB Bradley Jennings Jr. (6 tackles). UAB featured QB Tyler Johnston III (15-23-150-1), RB Spencer Brown (16-74-1) and WR Myron Mitchell (8-117-0) (9, 2 Discs, ACC Network - O'Brien/Hasselbeck/George, PAL)
12/09/20 - Louisiana (31) @ (14) Iowa State - In a big upset, Louisiana opened their season with their first ever road win over a ranked team, upsetting #23 ranked Iowa State in Ames. Louisiana relied on the big play to win the game, scoring on a 78 yard TD pass, a 95 yard kick-off return and an 83 yard punt return. Louisiana held Iowa State to 145 yards passing and forced 2 turnovers. Louisiana featured QB Levi Lewis (13-21-154-1), RB Trey Ragas (14-49-1) and WR Peter LeBlanc (5-82-1). Iowa State featured QB Brock Purdy (16-35-145-0 + 7-35-0), RB Breece Hall (20-103-1) and WR Xavier Hutchinson (4-43-0) (9, Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time, 2 Discs, ESPN - Hart/Golic/Cubelic, PAL)
12/09/20 - Georgia Tech (16) @ (13) Florida State - Georgia Tech opened their season with a big road win against conference rivals, Florida State. After trailing 10-0 at the half, the Yellow Jackets finally found their rhythm and tied the game up in the 4th quarter. With momentum on their side, Georgia Tech forced a turnover and capitalised with what turned out to be the game-winning FG with 8:56 to play. The Seminoles tried to get back in the game, but the Yellow Jackets defense held firm and the visitors held on for the win. Georgia Tech featured True freshman QB Jeff Sims (23-34-277-1 + 13-64-0), in his 1st career start, RB Jordan Mason (14-55-1) and WR's Malachi Carter (6-66-1) and Jalen Camp (5-57-0). Florida State featured QB James Blackman (23-43-198-1 + 9-13-0), RB La'Damian Webb (13-39-0) and WR's Jashaun Corbin (8-55-0) and Tamorrion Terry (6-52-0) (9, Upto 8:05 of the 1st quarter taken from a next-day re-broadcast, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/McElroy/George, PAL)
12/09/20 - Clemson (37) @ (13) Wake Forest - #1 ranked Clemson started their season with a dominant road win against Wake Forest. The Tigers jumped on the Demon Deacons early and took a 27-0 lead in at the half before coasting home in the 2nd half. The Clemson Defense played their part too, holding Wake Forest to 37 yards rushing and forcing 6 sacks. Clemson featured QB's Trevor Lawrence (22-8-351-1) and D.J. Uiagalelei (2-3-16-0) in his 1st college game, RB Travis Etienne (17-102-1) and WR's Amari Rodgers (5-90-0) and Braden Galloway (5-60-0). Wake Forest featured QB Sam Hartman (11-21-182-0), RB Christian Beal-Smith (11-29-0) and WR Taylor Morin (9-93-1). Disc 1 is College Gameday Live (9, 1st half taken from a next-day re-broadcast, 3 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/Williams, PAL)
19/09/20 - Navy (27) @ (24) Tulane - In a sensational comeback at Yulton Stadium in New Orleans, Navy recovered from a huge deficit to win the game on the last play. Tulane dominated the 1st half against a Navy team starting a true-Freshman QB, and went in at the break with a 24-0 lead. But Navy re-grouped in the 2nd half, inserting back-up QB Dalen Morris (6-11-139-1 + 13-23-0) who helped the Middies score 21 unanswered points to tie the game in the 4th quarter. And with the final drive of the game, he led Navy into FG range where on the final play of the game they kicked a 33 yard FG to win the game. Navy also featured starting QB Xavier Airline, RB's Jamale Carothers (25-127-0) and Nelson Smith (6-22-2) and WR Mychal Cooper (3-71-1). Tulane featured QB Keon Howard (10-25-108-0 + 5-26-0), RB's Tyjae Spears (18-119-0) and Cameron Carroll (11-62-2), DL Patrick Johnson and LB Marvin Moody (11 tackles, 3 Tackles for a loss) (9, 1st quarter taken from next-day re-broadcast, 2 Discs, ESPN - Jones/Dvoracek/Kessenich, PAL)
19/09/20 - Miami (47) @ (34) Louisville - In a shootout, #17 ranked Miami beat #18 ranked Louisville to move to 2-0 on the season. Both teams combined for 1,001 yards of total Offense. The battle between 2 of the top QB's in the ACC didn't disappoint, as both Miami QB D'Eriq King (18-30-325-3 including a 75 yard TD pass) and Louisville's Malik Cunningham (26-36-307-3) both had big games. Miami were quick out of the blocks and took a 20-6 lead in at the half. Louisville pulled within 7 points in the 3rd quarter but the 'Canes scored 13 unanswered points bridging the 3rd and 4th quarters and held on to take the victory. Miami also featured RB Cam'Ron Harris (9-134-1 including a 75 yard TD run) and WR's Brevin Jordan (7-120-1) and Jaylan Knighton (1-75-1). Louisville also featured RB Javian Hawkins (27-164-1) and WR's Tutu Atwell (8-114-2) and Dez Fitzpatrick (7-74-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Williams, PAL)
26/09/20 - Florida (51) @ (35) Mississippi - #5 Florida started their season with a shootout win at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The game was the coaching debut at Ole Miss of Lane Kiffin. After a tight start, Florida broke open a 14-14 tie in the 2nd quarter with 28 unanswered points to take an unassailable 41-14 lead into the 4th quarter. Ole Miss made the score more respectable with 2 TD's in the 4th quarter but Florida coasted home to the win. Florida featured QB Kyle Trask (30-42-416-6), RB's Dameon Pierce (9-54-0) and Malik Davis (7-49-0), WR Kadarious Toney (5-59-1 + 2-55-0) and TE Kyle Pitts (8-170-4). Mississippi featured QB Matt Corral (22-31-395-3 + 13-50-0), RB Jerrion Ealy (16-79-1), WR Elijah Moore (10-227-0) and TE Kenny Yeboah (5-91-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/McElroy/Smith, PAL)
26/09/20 - Mississippi State (44) @ (34) LSU - On a record-setting day in Baton Rouge, the Mike Leach era at Mississippi State started with an upset win over the reigning National Champions. Coach Leach's "air-raid" Offense, led by transfer QB KJ Costello (36-60-623-5) set an SEC-record for single game passing yards (632 yards) as the Bulldogs took advantage of a short-handed LSU Defense and an LSU Offense breaking in a new QB. Mississippi State also featured RB Kylin Hill (7-34-0 + 8-158-1) and WR's Osirus Mitchell (7-183-2) and JaVonta Payton (6-122-0). LSU featured QB Myles Brennan (27-46-345-3), RB's Chris Curry (9-47-0) and Tyron Davis-Price (11-43-0) and WR Terrance Marshall Jr (8-122-2) (9, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
26/09/20 - Texas (63) @ (56) Texas Tech - #8 ranked Texas survived a shootout with un-ranked Texas Tech, finally winning the game in Overtime. Both teams combined for 917 yards of total Offense and 16 TD's. Texas scored 15 points in the final 3:13 to force Overtime then used a Defensive stand to see out the game and take the unlikely win. Texas featured QB Sam Ehlinger (27-40-262-5), RB Keaontay Ingram (12-89-0) and WR Joshua Moore (5-73-3). Texas Tech featured QB Alan Bowman (31-52-331-5), RB SaRodorick Thompson Jr (16-104-2 including a 75 yard TD run) and WR's Erik Ezukanma (7-91-1) and KeSean Carter (7-77-2) (9, Copied from the internet, 2 Discs, FOX - Brando/Tillman, PAL)
03/10/20 - Baylor (21) @ (27) West Virginia - A showdown between 2 Offensive power-houses in the Big-12 turned into a Defensive arm-wrestle, and it was the Mountaineers who squeaked out a win in Double-Overtime. The West Virginia Defense forced 6 sacks, 11 tackles for a loss and snagged 2 interceptions. The West Virginia Offense played their part too, holding the ball for 46 minutes, but 4 turnovers allowed the Bears to stay in the game and they forced Overtime with 1:19 to play in the game. In the 2nd Overtime, after West Virginia had scored a TD, the Bears threw their 2nd interception of the game in the end-zone and gave up the win to the Mountaineers. West Virginia featured QB Jarret Doege (30-42-211-1), RB Leddie Brown (27-93-2), WR Sam James (8-66-0) and DL Darius Stills (4 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles for a loss). Baylor featured QB Charlie Brewer (23-38-229-3), RB John Lovett (14-23-0) and WR's Josh Fleeks (3-48-1) and RJ Sneed (6-48-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Wischusen/Orlovsky/Boiman, PAL)
03/10/20 - Oklahoma (30) @ (37) Iowa State - Unranked Iowa State registered their first home win over Oklahoma since 1960, upsetting the #18 ranked Sooners in Ames. Both teams were evenly matched, going score-for-score. In the 4th quarter, Oklahoma took a 30-23 lead with 8 minutes to play, only for Iowa State to score 14 unanswered points to pull ahead by 7 points. A final Sooner drive ended in an interception in the Cyclones end-zone and Iowa State ran out the clock for the win. Iowa State featured QB Brock Purdy (12-24-254-1), RB Breece Hall (28-139-2), WR Xavier Hutchinson (3-83-1) and TE Charlie Kolar (4-66-0). Oklahoma featured QB Spencer Rattler (25-36-300-2 + 9-20-1), RB's TJ Pledger (11-47-0) and Seth McGowan (12-47-0) and WR's Austin Stogner (5-74-0), Charleston Rambo (4-61-0) and Jeremiah Hall (5-37-2) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McGrath/McShay, PAL)
03/10/20 - Auburn (6) @ (27) Georgia - #4 ranked Georgia showed their title credentials with a beat-down of #7 ranked Auburn in Athens. The Bulldogs dominated the 1st half, taking a 24-3 lead in at the half behind the play of their Defense and QB Stetson Bennett (17-28-240-1), who was making his first college start. The Tigers stemmed the tide in the 2nd half but, with the Georgia Defense holding Auburn to only 39 total yards rushing, they found it impossible to mount a comeback. Georgia also featured RB Zamir White (10-88-2), WR's Kearis Jackson (9-147-0) and George Pickens (2-26-1) and LB Monty Rice (7 tackles). Auburn featured QB Bo Nix (21-40-177-0 + 11-8-0), RB Tank Bigsby (8-31-0 + 7-68-0) and WR Anthony Schwartz (8-57-0). Disc 1 is College Gameday Live (9, 3 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Williams, PAL)
08/10/20 - Tulane (31) @ (49) Houston - Houston finally got their season off to a start, after 5 cancelled games due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, and started with a win by beating Tulane at TDECU Stadium. Things didn't start well for the Cougars as they gave up 2 Defensive TD's in their opening 3 drives (A 64 yard interception return TD and a fumble recovered in the end-zone), but they re-grouped at half-time and out-scored the Green Wave 28-7 in the 2nd half to take the win. Houston featured QB Clayton Tune (20-33-319-2), RB's Kyle Porter (11-57-1) and Mulbah Car (7-30-2) and WR Marquez "Speedy" Stevenson (5-118-1 + 97 yard kick-off return TD). Tulane featured QB Michael Pratt (11-25-141-1), in his first college start, RB Cameron Carroll (18-34-0), WR's Deuce Watts (2-50-0) and Stephon Huderson (2-20-0) and DB Chase Kuerschen (12 tackles). Missing action in the 4th quarter between 7:11 and 4:23 - No scoring missed (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Wischusen/Golic Jr/Budden, PAL)
10/10/20 - Florida (38) @ (41) Texas A&M - #21 ranked Texas A&M finally managed to beat a top-5 ranked team, upsetting #4 ranked and unbeaten Florida at Kyle Field. Both teams' Offense's were on fire as they teams combined for 945 yards of total Offense and 10 TD's. But it was Defense and Special Teams that proved the game-winners for the Aggies, as the Defense forced a fumble with 3:40 left in a tied-game, which resulted in a game-winning 26 yard FG on the final play of the game. Both teams' QB's had big games, with Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond (25-35-338-3) and Florida QB Kyle Trask (23-32-312-4) guiding their teams. Texas A&M also featured RB Isaiah Spiller (27-124-2), WR Caleb Chapman (9-151-2) and TE Jalen Wydermyer (5-53-0). Florida also featured RB's Nay'Quan Wright (6-31-1) and Dameon Pierce (7-25-0), WR Kadarius Toney (7-92-2) and TE Kyle Pitts (5-47-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/McElroy/Rowe, PAL)
10/10/20 - Miami (17) @ (42) Clemson - A much-anticipated match-up between 2 of the best teams in the ACC turned into a rout as #1 ranked Clemson man-handled #7 ranked Miami in Death Valley. Clemson used a great Defensive game-plan to keep Miami's QB D'Eriq King (12-28-121-0 + 14-84-1) under wraps, then used their own Offense, led by QB Trevor Lawrence (29-41-292-3 + 8-34-1) and RB Travis Ettiene (17-149-2 + 8-73-0) to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Clemson led 21-10 at the half and 35-10 after 3 quarters before coasting home to the win. Clemson also featured WR's Braden Galloway (4-74-2) and Amari Rodgers (7-62-0) and LB's Baylon Spector (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2.5 tackles for a loss) and James Skalski (4 tackles, 0.5 sack). Miami also featured WR's Brevin Jordan (3-31-0) and Mike Harley (3-17-0). Discs 1 & 2 are College Gameday Live and Gameday Final (9, 4 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Williams, PAL)
10/10/20 - Alabama (63) @ (48) Mississippi - A record-setting night in rainy Oxford ended up with #2 ranked Alabama, led by coach Nick Saban, escaping with a win against unranked Mississippi, led by former Alabama assistant coach Lane Kiffin. The teams set two SEC records ; highest scoring regulation game and most combined Offensive yards (1,370). The Alabama Defense gave up 647 yards of total Offense but were bailed out by their own Offense, which turned around a 14-7 deficit in the 2nd quarter with 8 straight possessions ending in a TD. The stars for Alabama were QB Mac Jones (28-32-417-2) and RB Najee Harris (23-206-5). Alabama also featured WR's DeVonta Smith (13-164-1) and Jaylen Waddle (6-120-0). Mississippi were led by QB Matt Corral (21-28-365-2 + 13-40-0) and a running game that gashed the Tide for 268 yards, led by RB's Snoop Conner (21-128-2) and Jerrion Ealy (19-120-2). Ole Miss also featured WR Elijah Moore (11-143-0) and TE Kenny Yeboah (7-181-2) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McGrath/McShay, PAL)
15/10/20 - Coastal Carolina (30) @ (27) Louisiana - A match-up of 2 unbeaten teams from the Sun Belt conference ended with Coastal Carolina making history, beating #21 ranked Louisiana. The win by the Chanticleers was their first ever over a ranked team. Both teams were evenly matched and the game came down to who had the ball last. The Chanticleers drove 60 yards in the final 5:30 of the game to set up the game-winning 40 yard FG with 4 seconds left to shock the Ragin' Cajuns and take the upset win. Coastal Carolina featured QB Grayson McCall (17-24-202-2), RB's CY Marable (17-73-1) and Reese White (11-68-0) and WR Jaivon Heiligh (8-108-1). Louisiana featured QB Levi Lewis (15-25-177-1 + 4-68-1), RB Trey Ragas (10-77-0) and WR Jalen Williams (4-89-1) (9, Next-day re-broadcast and slightly edited, 2 Discs, ESPN - Cotter/Mac Lain/Harris, PAL)
16/10/20 - BYU (43) @ (26) Houston - In a shootout in Houston, #14 ranked BYU kept their unbeaten record with a big 2nd half against the unranked Cougars of Houston. After trailing 26-14 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, BYU exploded for 29 unanswered points the rest of the way and took the shock win. BYU featured QB Zach Wilson (25-35-400-4 + 9-40-0), RB Tyler Aligeier (10-25-1), WR Dax Milne (9-184-3 including a 78 yard TD catch) and LB Isaiah Kaufusi (8 tackles, 1 sack). Houston featured QB Clayton Tune (21-31-310-2 + 10-255-1), RB Kyle Porter (20-94-0) and WR Christian Trahan (3-69-1) (9, Next-day re-broadcast and slightly edited - Picture break-up for a few seconds in the middle of the 1st quarter and the start of the 2nd quarter, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Ware/Budden, PAL)
17/10/20 - North Carolina (28) @ (31) Florida State - In a big upset in Tallahassee, unranked Florida State held off a furious 2nd half come-back by #5 ranked North Carolina to win their first ACC game of the season. The Seminoles came out strong and ran up 24 unanswered points in the 1st half, finally going in at the break with a 31-7 lead. The Tarheels were a different team in the 2nd half and reeled off 21 unanswered points of their own to close within 3 points, but the Seminoles defense held firm in the final minutes and claimed the win. Florida State featured QB Jordan Travis (8-19-191-1 + 16-107-2), RB La'Damian Webb (12-109-0) and WR's Ontaria Wilson (2-61-0) and Keyshawn Helton (2-43-0). North Carolina featured QB Sam Howell (20-36-374-3), RB Javonte Williams (18-119-1) and WR Beau Corrales (4-141-1) (9, Next-day re-broadcast and slightly edited, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McGrath/McShay, PAL)
17/10/20 - Georgia (24) @ (41) Alabama - #2 ranked Alabama received their toughest win of the season with a comeback victory over #3 ranked Georgia in Tuscaloosa. Both teams were unbeaten entering the game. The Bulldogs had the better of the first half and led 24-20 at the half. But in the 2nd half, the Tide got it's Offense rolling and put up 21 unanswered points to win the game. The Alabama defense played their part too, forcing 2 Georgia turnovers in the 2nd half to frustrate the Bulldogs. Alabama featured QB Mac Jones (24-32-417-4), who had a big game, RB Najee Harris (31-152-1) and WR's DeVonta Smith (11-167-2) and Jaylen Waddle (6-161-1 including a 90 yard TD catch). Georgia featured QB Stetson Bennett (18-40-269-2), RB Zamir White (10-57-1) and WR's James Cook (4-101-1) and Jermaine Burton (4-58-1) (9, Last 6:05 of the game taken from a next-day re-broadcast and is slightly edited, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
24/10/20 - North Carolina State (21) @ (48) North Carolina - For the first time since 1993, both teams entered their rivalry game ranked, and much like in 1993, the Tarheels left with the win. #14 ranked North Carolina put the disappointment of their first loss of the season the previous week behind them, jumping on the #23 ranked Wolfpack early then cruising home. The Tarheels led 17-7 at the half then scored 3 TD's in the 3rd quarter to end the game as a contest. North Carolina featured QB Sam Howell (18-29-252-1), RB's Javonte Williams (19-160-3) and Michael Carter (17-106-1) and WR Dyami Brown (7-105-0). The Defense, which forced 4 turnovers and had 3 sacks, was led by LB Chazz Surratt (8 tackles, 1 sack). North Carolina State were missing starting QB Devin Leary to injury but featured Bailey Hockman (14-24-215-1) and true Freshman Ben Finley (13-20-143-1), RB Zonovan Knight (9-41-0), WR Emeka Emezie (4-84-1), LB Payton Wilson (9 tackles) and DB Jakeen Harris (15 tackles) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Golic Sr./Smith, PAL)
24/10/20 - Michigan (49) @ (24) Minnesota - In the annual battle for "The Little Brown Jug", #18 ranked Michigan held off #21 ranked Minnesota in frigid Minneapolis to start their season with a win. The Wolverines debuted heralded QB Joe Milton (15-22-225-1 + 8-52-1), and he guided the team to 481 yards of total Offense. He was helped out by a Defense that forced 5 sacks, 2 turnovers and 1 fumble returned for a TD. Michigan started fast and held a 35-17 lead at the half and coasted home the rest of the way. Michigan also featured RB's Hassan Haskins (6-82-2) and Zach Charbonnet (4-70-1 including a 70 yard TD run), WR Ronnie Bell (4-74-0) and DE Kwity Paye (4 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 tackles for a loss). Minnesota featured QB Tanner Morgan (18-31-197-1), RB Mohammed Ibrahim (26-140-2) and WR Rashod Bateman (9-101-0). Disc 1 is Gameday Live (9, 3 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
24/10/20 - Cincinnati (42) @ (13) SMU - In a match-up of 2 unbeaten teams from the American Athletic Conference, it was #9 ranked Cincinnati that took the honours, over-powering #16 ranked SMU in Dallas. Both teams featured high-powered Offense's but it was the Bearcats Defense that proved the difference, holding SMU to only 290 yards of total Offense while also forcing 5 sacks. SMU were still in the game late in the 4th quarter, but Cincinnati shut the door on a comeback with 2 TD's in the final 5 minutes, including a sensational 91 yard run by QB Desmond Ridder (13-21-126-1 + 8-179-3). Cincinnati also featured RB Gerrid Doaks (20-105-2) and WR Alec Pierce (3-22-0). SMU featured QB Shane Buechele (23-44-216-1), RB Ulysses Bentley IV (16-40-0) and WR's Kylen Granson (4-68-0) and Rashee Rice (5-64-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Mowins/Morrison/Budden, PAL)
30/10/20 - Minnesota (44) @ (45) Maryland - Maryland claimed their first win of the season with an Overtime victory over Minnesota. The game was played in 4 parts : Maryland opened up a 21-7 in the 1st quarter before Minnesota scored 31 unanswered points to hold a 38-21 lead at the start of the 4th quarter. Maryland then stormed back to score 17 unanswered points of their own to force overtime. Once in the extra period, both teams exchanged TD's but crucially, Minnesota missed their PAT and Maryland celebrated the win. Maryland featured QB Taulia Tagovailoa (26-35-394-3 + 8-64-2), who had a huge game in only his 2nd career start, RB Jake Funk (21-216-1) and WR's Dontay Demus Jr (7-101-1) and Jeshaun Jones (3-103-1). Minnesota featured QB Tanner Morgan (10-15-189-1), RB Mohammed Ibrahim (41-207-4) and WR's Chris Autman-Bell (4-112-1) and Rashod Bateman (5-62-0) . Missing the 3rd quarter = 1 Minnesota TD and FG (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Ware/Kessenich, PAL)
31/10/20 - LSU (11) @ (48) Auburn - Auburn continued LSU's miserable season with a dominating win at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn were balanced on Offense, passing for 300 yards and rushing for 206 yards, while the Defense dominated LSU, holding them to 32 yards rushing and forcing 3 turnovers. After a scoreless 1st quarter, Auburn out-scored LSU 48-3 upto 8:43 of the 4th quarter and never looked like losing the game. Auburn featured QB Bo Nix (18-24-300-3 + 11-81-1), RB Tank Bigsby (15-71-2) and WR's Anthony Schwartz (4-123-1 including a 91 yard TD catch) and Eli Stove (5-64-1). LSU featured QB's Max Johnson (15-24-172-1) and TJ Finley (13-14-143-0), RB John Emery Jr (9-21-0) and WR's Arik Gilbert (6-55-0) and Racey McMath (5-51-0) (9, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
31/10/20 - Ohio State (38) @ (25) Penn State - #3 ranked Ohio State kept their unbeaten record with a tough win in Happy Valley against #8 ranked Penn State. The Buckeyes dominated the 1st half and led 21-6 at the break, but the Nittany Lions scored to start the 2nd half, pulling within 21-13. With the game threatening to turn into a battle, Ohio State stepped up and scored 10 straight points to put the game out of reach of the home team, and held on for the win. Ohio State featured QB Justin Fields (28-34-318-4), RB Master Teague III (23-110-1) and WR's Chris Olave (7-120-2) and Garrett Wilson (11-111-0). Penn State featured QB Sean Clifford (18-30-281-3), RB Devyn Ford (8-36-0) and WR Jahan Dotson (8-144-3). Disc 1 is Gameday Live (9, 3 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
06/11/20 - Miami (44) @ (41) North Carolina State - In a shootout in Raleigh, #11 ranked Miami overcame a 4th quarter deficit to beat a tough NC State team. Both teams combined for 1,030 yards of total Offense and 10 TD's. Neither team could get a big lead on the other as the Wolfpack used big plays (a TD catch by the QB and a 100 yard kick-off return TD) to stay in touch with the explosive Miami Offense. With 11:04 to play in the game, NC State held a 10 point lead over the Hurricanes, but Miami scored 13 unanswered points to re-take the lead before ending the game with an interception of the Wolfpack QB. Miami featured QB D'Eriq King (31-41-430-5 + 15-105-0) who had a huge game, RB Cam'Ron Harris (15-62-0) and WR's Mike Harley (8-153-2) and Will Mallory (6-78-1). North Carolina State featured QB Bailey Hockman (19-28-248-2), RB Ricky Person Jr (12-79-0) and WR's Emeka Emezie (4-95-0) and Cary Angeline (4-54-1) (9, Live coverage upto 9:21 of the 1st quarter - the rest of the game is from a next-day re-broadcast - No Half-Time, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Ware/Smith, PAL)
07/11/20 - Liberty (38) @ (35) Virginia Tech - #25 ranked Liberty kept their unbeaten start to the season, moving to 7-0 with a sensational win at Lane Stadium. Liberty were down 20-14 at half-time and tied 35-35 as the game entered the final minute of the 4th quarter. With their final drive of the game, the Flames moved within range of a 59 yard FG try with 8 seconds left. The kick was blocked, though, and returned for a game-winning TD by the Hokies. But it seemed the Virginia Tech head-coach called a timeout just before the kick, so Liberty had a do-over. A short pass play got the Flames 8 yards nearer and with the last play of the game, Liberty kicked a 51 yard FG to win the game. Liberty featured QB Malik Willis (20-30-217-3 + 19-108-1), RB Joshua Mack (19-90-0) and WR CJ Yarbrough (5-65-1). Virginia Tech featured QB Hendon Hooker (20-27-217-3 + 20-156-1), RB Raheem Blackshear (9-33-0) and WR Tre Turner (6-90-1) (9, 2 Discs, ACC Network - Cotter/Herzlich/George, PAL)
07/11/20 - Florida (44) v (28) Georgia - #8 ranked Florida took a big step towards the SEC Championship game with a big win over #5 ranked Georgia in Jacksonville. The Gators over-turned a 21-14 Georgia lead in the 2nd quarter, scoring 24 unanswered points to end the 1st half with a 38-21 lead. The 2nd half fared no better for the Bulldogs, as the Gators Defense took control and thwarted any chance of a Georgia comeback with 3 interceptions. Florida featured QB Kyle Trask (30-43-474-4), RB Dameon Pierce (15-52-1) and WR's Malik Davis (5-100-0), Kyle Pitts (2-59-1) and Nay'quan Wright (3-71-0). Georgia featured QB's Stetson Bennett (5-16-78-1) and D'Wan Mathis (4-13-34-1), RB Zamir White (7-107-1 including a 75 yard TD run) and WR Kearis Jackson (3-48-1) (9, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
07/11/20 - Stanford (14) @ (35) Oregon - In the opening game of the season for both teams, it was #12 ranked Oregon that took the win with a strong ground game. Stanford came into the game short-handed, as starting QB Davis Mills was ruled out after a positive COVID-19 test prior to the game. Stanford opened the scoring in the 1st quarter but Oregon scored the following 28 points to end the game as a contest. Oregon were starting a new QB in Tyler Shough (17-26-227-1 + 11-85-1) and they protected him with a dominant ground attack that rushed 40 times for 269 yards and 4 TD's. Oregon also featured RB's CJ Verdell (20-105-1) and Travis Dye (6-78-1), WR's Johhny Johnston III (4-60-0) and DJ Johnson (5-55-1) and DL Kayvon Thibodeaux (4 tackles). Stanford featured QB's Jack West (13-19-154-0) and Tanner McKee (3-7-62-0) in his 1st college game, RB Austin Jones (20-100-2) and WR Simi Fehoko (3-88-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
11/11/20 - Toledo (38) @ (41) Western Michigan - On a wild Wednesday night in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan scored 13 points in the final 45 seconds of the game to stay unbeaten on the season. In a shootout, both teams combined for 938 yards of total Offense, 11 TD's and 53 first downs. With Toledo leading 38-28 with 45 seconds to go, the Broncos knew they needed a TD, an on-side kick and a FG to force extra-time. They duly scored the TD but missed the PAT. Now they needed an on-side kick and a TD to get something from the game. The Broncos recovered a perfect on-side kick then drove down to the Rockets 9 yard line where, with 17 seconds to play, they ran a "fake spike" play and threw the winning TD pass to upset the Rockets. Western Michigan featured QB Kaleb Eleby (20-29-284-3), RB Sean Tyler (12-100-0 + 8-47-0) and WR D'Wayne Eskridge (7-131-1). Toledo featured QB Eli Peters (30-46-339-1), RB Bryant Koback (24-78-2 + 7-61-0) and WR Isaiah Winstead (4-96-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Shroff/Luginbill/Wood, PAL)
14/11/20 - Miami (25) @ (24) Virginia Tech - #9 ranked Miami, short-handed due to losing 13 players to a COVID-19 outbreak in the team, once again pulled off another comeback, this time at Lane Stadium to beat the upset-minded Hokies. Both teams were evenly matched in the 1st half, with the Hokies holding a slim 14-13 lead at the break, but 10 unanswered points in the 3rd quarter put the Hurricanes behind by 11 points and facing an upset. Miami QB D'Eriq King (24-38-255-1 + 18-15-1) then went to work, rallying the 'Canes with 14 unanswered points to re-gain the lead, before the Defense closed out the game and took the win. Miami also featured RB Cam'Ron Harris (14-63-1) and WR's Dee Wiggins (8-106-0) and Mike Harley (6-51-0). Virginia Tech featured QB Hendon Hooker (19-29-202-0 + 21-59-1), RB Khalil Herbert (8-49-0) and WR's Tre Turner (5-86-0) and Tayvion Robinson (5-42-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Philpott/Stouffer/Wood, PAL)
14/11/20 - Notre Dame (45) @ (31) Boston College - #2 ranked Notre Dame made sure there was no hangover from their win against #1 ranked Clemson, as they held off a spirited Boston College team in Chestnut Hill. The game was designated "Red Bandanna" game by the Eagles, in memory of former alumnus Welles Crowther who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Boston College stayed in contention in the 1st quarter, but the Irish scored 21 points in the 2nd quarter to blow the game open and they held off the Eagles the rest of the way to take the win. Notre Dame featured QB Ian Book (20-27-283-3 + 10-85-1), who had a great game, RB C'Bo Flemister (10-53-2) and WR's Ben Skowronek (5-63-3) and Avery Davis (2-70-0). Boston College featured QB Phil Jurkovec (18-40-272-2 + 7-34-0), a former Notre Dame player, RB Travis Levy (9-51-0) and WR Jaelen Gill (5-105-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McShay/McGrath, PAL)
14/11/20 - Arkansas (35) @ (63) Florida - #6 ranked Florida won their 3rd straight game with a shootout win at The Swamp. Both teams combined for 1,051 yards of total Offense and 14 TD's. After a tight 1st quarter, the Gators took control of the game by out-scoring the Razorbacks 28-7 in the 2nd quarter, effectively ending the game as a contest. Florida dominated time of possession (38:48) and also rushed for 208 yards in addition to QB Kyle Trask (23-29-356-6) bolstering his Heisman bid with a big game. Florida also featured back-up QB Emory Jones (4-7-29-1 + 6-37-1), RB's Dameon Pierce (12-69-0) and Nay'Quan Wright (9-50-0) and WR Trevon Grimes (6-109-2) but were missing star TE Kyle Pitts to the concussion protocol. Arkansas featured QB Feleipe Franks (15-19-250-2), a former Florida player, RB Trelon Smith (8-118-1) and WR Mike Woods (2-129-2 including an 82 yard TD catch) (9, Network coverage starts just before the 1st play of the game - missing the opening kick-off, 2 Discs, ESPN - Wischusen/Orlovsky/Williams, PAL)
14/11/20 - Colorado (35) @ (32) Stanford - Colorado continued their strong start to their season under new coach Karl Dorrell, holding on to beat the Cardinal in Palo Alto. After a tight 1st half, which Colorado led 14-9 at the break, the Buffaloes broke open the game in the 3rd quarter and took a 35-16 lead early in the 4th quarter. But Stanford rallied, scoring 16 unanswered points to pull within 3 points with 2:54 to play. The comeback fell short, though, as Colorado recovered the on-side kick after the final score and ran out the clock. Colorado featured QB Sam Noyer (15-24-255-2), RB Jarek Broussard (27-121-0) and WR's Dimitri Stanley (6-126-1) and Brenden Rice (2-38-1), the son of NFL legend Jerry Rice. Stanford featured QB Davis Mills (31-56-327-1 + 6-36-1), RB Nathaniel Peat (5-21-0) and WR's Michael Wilson (6-95-0) and Connor Wedington (8-77-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Mowins/Gilmore/Smith, PAL)
14/11/20 - Wisconsin (49) @ (11) Michigan - Nearly a whole month after playing their first game of the season, the #13 ranked Badgers finally got to play their 2nd game, and dominated Michigan in Ann Arbor to heap more misery on Wolverines Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Wisconsin jumped on Michigan early, with the Defense holding the Michigan Offense to only 1 yard of Offense on their opening 4 possessions, and also forced 2 interceptions. The Badgers Offense proved equally unstoppable, running out to a 28-0 lead at the half, the largest half-time deficit in Michigan Stadium history. Wisconsin finished with 468 yards of total Offense, while the Defense held Michigan to 219 yards of total Offense and didn't allow the Wolverines into the end-zone until 3:00 to play in the 3rd quarter. Wisconsin featured QB Graham Mertz (12-22-127-2), RB's Jalen Berger (15-87-1), John Chenal (6-71-0) and Nakia Watson (12-65-2) and WR Jake Ferguson (4-51-1). Michigan featured QB's Joe Milton (9-19-98-0 + 7-15-0) and Cade McNamara (4-7-74-1), RB Zach Charbonnet (3-21-0) and WR Ronnie Bell (4-56-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
14/11/20 - Baylor (23) @ (24) Texas Tech - Texas Tech and Baylor squared off in Lubbock for the first time since 2008 and it was the Red Raiders that came away with the win. Baylor ran out to a 20-6 lead in the 3rd quarter before the Red Raiders out-scored the Bears 18-3 the rest of the way, with kicker Jonathan Garibay, in his 1st collegiate start, kicking the game-winning FG on the final play. Texas Tech featured QB Henry Colombi (9-15-76-0), RB's Sarodorick Thompson (13-69-0) and Tahj Brooks (14-48-2) and WR Kesean Carter (7-64-0). Baylor featured QB Charlie Brewer (17-26-153-0), RB Qualan Jones (21-86-0) and WR RJ Sneed (4-58-0) (9, Copied from the internet, 1 hour 20 minutes hi-lites, 1 Disc, FOX - Collins/Leber, PAL)
20/11/20 - Tulane (24) @ (30) Tulsa - #25 ranked Tulsa staged a remarkable comeback to beat Tulane in 2 Overtimes in Tulsa. After a scoreless 1st half, the Green Wave dominated the 3rd quarter and ran out to a 14-0 lead. Tulsa, who were down to their 3rd string QB due to injuries, rallied and forced overtime with a sensational last-play 37 yard "Hail Mary" TD pass. After trading FG's in the 1st overtime, Tulsa sensationally won the game when they forced an interception and returned it 96 yards for the game-winning score. Tulsa featured 3rd string QB Davis Brin (18-28-266-2), RB Corey Taylor II (19-132-0), WR's Juancarlos Santana (8-138-1) and Josh Johnson (7-95-1) and LB Zaven Collins (15 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 interception returned 96 yards for a TD). Tulane featured QB Michael Pratt (8-17-76-2 + 11-30-0), RB Stephon Huderson (24-98-1) and WR Will Wallacce (2-34-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Barrie/Golic Jr./Budden, PAL)
21/11/20 - Appalachian State (23) @ (34) Coastal Carolina - The battle for a place in the Sun Belt Championship game was won by #15 ranked Coastal Carolina, as they overcame a half-time deficit to beat the Mountaineers. It was the Chanticleers first ever win over Appalachain State. After a back-and-forth 1st half the Mountaineers led 17-9, but Coastal Carolina turned up the heat in the 2nd half and out-scored App State 25-6 to take the win. Coastal Carolina featured QB Grayson McCall (12-21-200-2 + 14-69-1 including a 75 yard TD pass and a 62 yard TD run), RB CJ Marable (5-65-0) and WR Isaiah Likely (3-118-1). Appalachian State featured QB Zac Thomas (17-29-211-1), RB Camerun Peoples (27-178-1) and WR Malik Williams (3-79-0) (9, Next-day re-broadcast with a slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Matvik/Fox/Smith, PAL)
21/11/20 - USC (33) @ (17) Utah - #20 ranked USC kept their unbeaten start to the season going with a big win in Salt Lake City against a Utah team playing it's first game of the season. With the win, USC snapped a 3-game losing streak at Utah. A shootout in the 1st half ended with USC holding a 24-17 lead at the break, but the Trojans Defense stepped up in the 2nd half and shut-out the Utes Offense to win the game. USC featured QB Kedon Slovis (24-35-264-2), RB's Vavae Malepeai (20-62-1) and Kenan Christon (5-55-0) and WR's Bru McCoy (5-66-0), Tyler Vaughns (4-62-1) and Amon-Ra St.Brown (5-53-0). Utah featured QB's Cameron Rising (3-6-45-0) and Jake Bentley (16-28-171-1), RB's Ty Jordan (7-32-0) and Jordan Wilmore (10-30-0) and WR Brant Kuithe (4-23-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Flemming/Gilmore/Buonantony, PAL)
21/11/20 - Wisconsin (7) @ (17) Northwestern - #19 ranked Northwestern took control of the Big-10 West Division with a hard-fought win over #10 ranked Wisconsin in Evanston, Illinois. It was the Wildcats Defense that was the hero, forcing 5 turnovers and 3 sacks and pitching a shut-out in the 2nd half. Northwestern took a 14-7 lead in at the half and used a great 2nd half Defensive effort to seal the win. With the win Northwestern moved to 5-0 in Big-10 play for the first time since 1996. Northwestern featured QB Peyton Ramsey (23-44-203-2), RB Drake Anderson (8-13-0), WR Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (4-95-1) and LB's Blake Gallagher (14 tackles, 1 sack) and Paddy Fisher (13 tackles). Wisconsin featured QB Graham Mertz (23-41-230-1), RB Jalen Berger (15-93-0), WR Jake Ferguson (7-58-0) and LB Jack Sanborn (14 tackles, 1 sack) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McGrath, PAL)
21/11/20 - Oklahoma State (13) @ (41) Oklahoma - A highly-anticipated "Bedlam" game failed to live up to expectations as #18 ranked Oklahoma dominated #14 ranked Oklahoma State in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners ran out to a 21-0 lead after 9 minutes of the 1st quarter and, with the Sooners Defense holding the Cowboys to only 246 yards of total Offense, Oklahoma coasted home for the win. Oklahoma featured QB Spencer Rattler (17-24-301-4 + 7-14-1), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (26-141-0) and WR's Marvin Mims (3-65-0) and Mikey Henderson (3-61-1). Oklahoma State featured QB's Spencer Sanders (10-19-97-0) and Shane Illingworth (5-21-71-1), RB Chubba Hubbard (8-44-0) and WR Tylan Wallace (4-68-0) (9, Final 6:28 of the game taken from a next-day re-broadcast with slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Rowe, PAL)
21/11/20 - UCLA (35) @ (38) Oregon - #11 ranked Oregon used a good all-around performance to hold off an under-manned UCLA at Autzen Stadium, and stayed unbeaten on the season. UCLA were missing 9 players due to COVD-19, including starting QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Oregon took advantage by forcing 4 turnovers which directly led to 4 TD's. UCLA trailed 24-21 at the half and, despite a strong 4th quarter fight-back, couldn't get closer than 3 points and Oregon used a great Defensive effort to seal the win. Oregon featured QB Tyler Shough (19-30-334-3 + 11-31-0), RB Travis Dye (10-40-0), WR's Devon Williams (6-123-1) and Hunter Kampmoyer (5-70-1) and DL Kayvon Thibodeaux (4 tackles). UCLA featured QB Chase Griffin (19-31-195-1) in his 1st career start, RB Demetric Felton (34-167-2) and WR Kyle Phillips (8-91-0) (9, Next-day re-broadcast with a slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Ware/McGregor, PAL)
27/11/20 - Notre Dame (31) @ (17) North Carolina - #2 ranked Notre Dame showed why they were in the hunt for the College Football Playoff with a good, all-around game in Chapel Hill against #25 ranked North Carolina. After the teams traded scores in the 1st half, and went in tied at 17-17 at the break, Notre Dame turned up the heat in the 2nd half and shut-down the Tarheels high-scoring Offense, while cranking out 2 TD drives of their own to win the game. The victory put Notre Dame one win away from a spot in the ACC Championship game. Notre Dame featured QB Ian Book (23-33-279-1 + 8-48-0), RB Kyren Williams (23-124-2) and WR Javon McKinley (6-135-0). North Carolina featured QB Sam Howell (17-27-211-1), RB's Michael Carter (8-57-0) and Javonte Williams (11-28-0) and WR's Dyami Brown (4-84-0) and Dazz Newsome (6-64-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/George, PAL)
27/11/20 - Iowa State (23) @ (20) Texas - #15 ranked Iowa State booked their place in the Big-12 Conference Championship game for the first time with a big win against #20 ranked Texas in Austin. Texas started the game hot, scoring on 3 of the opening 4 possessions, and led 20-10 half-way through the 3rd quarter. But the Cyclones kept chipping away and scored the final 13 points of the game, including the game-winning TD with 1:25 left to play, to upset the Longhorns on their home field on Senior day. Iowa State featured QB Brock Purdy (25-36-312-1), RB Breece Hall (20-91-1) and TE's Charlie Kolar (6-131-0) and Dylan Soehner (5-69-0). Texas featured QB Sam Ehlinger (17-29-298-1 + 15-65-1), in his final home game, RB Bijan Robinson (16-54-0) and WR Brennan Eagles (5-142-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Barrie/Golic Jr/Budden, PAL)
27/11/20 - Oregon (38) @ (41) Oregon State - At a foggy Reser Stadium in Corvallis, unranked Oregon State claimed state bragging rites with a last-minute upset win over #3 ranked Oregon. Despite the weather conditions, both teams combined for 1,000 yards of total Offense and 10 TD's. Oregon looked in control of the game at the start of the 4th quarter, holding a 31-19 lead. But the Beavers out-scored the Ducks 21-7 the rest of the way, including the game-winning TD with just 33 seconds to play, to take the shock victory. Oregon State featured QB Tristan Gebbia (23-37-263-1), RB Jermar Jefferson (29-226-2) who had a huge game, WR Kolby Taylor (7-114-0) and LB Avery Roberts (12 tackles). Oregon featured QB Tyler Shough (20-31-285-2), RB Travis Dye (12-93-0), WR's Devon Williams (4-101-1) and Johnny Johnson III (5-50-0) and DL Kayvon Thibodeaux (7 tackles) (9, JIP 13:22 1st Quarter - No scoring missed, 2 Discs, ESPN - Flemming/Gilmore/Smith, PAL)
27/11/20 - Central Florida (58) @ (46) South Florida - UCF extended their win streak over the Bulls to 4 games with a shootout win in Tampa, Florida. South Florida allowed Central Florida to build a 31-14 lead at the half and, despite a valiant attempt at a comeback in the 2nd half, couldn't get closer than 10 points and the Knights held on for the win. Both teams combined for 1,223 yards of total Offense and 14 TD's. Central Florida featured QB Dillon Gabriel (22-36-336-4), RB's Greg McCrae (25-130-1) and Bentavious Thompson (16-110-2) and WR's Jacob Harris (5-110-2) and Tre Nixon (5-94-0). South Florida featured QB Jordan McCloud (32-46-404-4), RB's Kelley Joiner (14-116-0) and Brian Battle (15-102-1) and WR Bryce Miller (11-121-2) (9, Next-day re-broadcast with a slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Philpott/Stouffer, PAL)
28/11/20 - Pittsburgh (17) @ (52) Clemson - On Senior day in Death Valley, #3 ranked Clemson sent their seniors home with a win, overpowering the Panthers early before coasting home. Clemson scored 31 unanswered points in the 1st quarter, en-route to a 38-10 lead at the half. Pittsburgh got back into the game in the 2nd half, but the Tigers Defense held firm when they needed to to see out the game. Clemson featured QB's Trevor Lawrence (26-37-403-2) and DJ Uigalelei (7-12-31-1), RB Travis Etienne (11-58-2), WR Amari Rodgers (10-93-0) and LB James Skalski (6 tackles). Pittsburgh featured QB Kenny Pickett (22-39-209-2), RB AJ Davis (4-21-0) and WR's Jared Wayne (5-62-0) and Jordan Addison (5-41-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McShay, PAL)
28/11/20 - Utah (21) @ (24) Washington - In a game of 2 halves, #23 ranked Washington overcame a big half-time deficit to beat the struggling Utes and move to 3-0 on the season. Utah dominated the 1st half, taking a 21-0 lead into the break while holding the Huskies to only 127 yards of total Offense. But Washington were a different team in the 2nd half, and clawed their way back into the game by scoring 24 unanswered points, including the game-winning TD pass with 36 seconds left in the game. Washington featured redshirt Freshman QB Dylan Morris (26-38-272-2), RB's Sean McGrew (7-36-0) and Kamari Pleasant (12-34-1) and WR Cade Otton (8-108-2). Utah featured QB Jake Bentley (16-23-144-1 + 10-33-1), RB Ty Jordan (10-97-0) and WR Bryan Thompson (3-65-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Mowins/Morrison/Buonantony, PAL)
05/12/20 - Alabama (55) @ (17) LSU - #1 ranked Alabama avenged their 2019 loss to LSU with a dominating win in Baton Rouge. The Crimson Tide Offense rolled up 650 yards of total Offense while the Defense held the LSU Offense to 98 yards rushing, forced 5 sacks and a turnover. Alabama featured QB Mac Jones (20-28-385-4), RB Najee Harris (21-145-3), WR DeVonta Smith (8-231-3) and LB Will Anderson Jr. (8 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks). LSU featured QB's TJ Finley (14-28-144-1) and Max Johnson (11-17-110-0), RB's John Emery (7-79-1) and Ty Davis-Price (8-24-0) and WR Kayshon Boutte (8-111-0) (9, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
05/12/20 - Clemson (45) @ (10) Virginia Tech - #4 ranked Clemson booked a place in their 7th straight ACC Championship game with a hard-fought win at a cold Lane Stadium. The un-ranked Hokies gave the Tigers all they could handle in the 1st half as Clemson took a slim 17-10 lead in at the half. But the 2nd half belonged to Clemson, as they scored 28 unanswered points to pull away from Virginia Tech, win the game, secure 2nd spot in the ACC and book their place in the Championship game. Clemson featured QB Trevor Lawrence (12-22-195-1 + 7-41-2), RB Travis Etienne (16-66-0 + ), WR Cornell Powell (4-90-1) and DB Nolan Turner (12 tackles). Virginia Tech featured QB's Braxton Burmeister (10-12-127-0), Knox Kadum (4-6-68-0 + 6-24-0) and Hendon Hooker (1-1-7-0), RB Khalil Herbert (21-96-1) and WR Raheem Blackshear (4-68-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
05/12/20 - Oregon State (24) @ (30) Utah - Utah finally won their first game of the season but had to survive a late Oregon State rally to do so. The Utes were up 30-10 early in the 4th quarter, with their Defense holding off the short-handed Beavers, who were missing starting QB Tristan Gebbia and RB Jermar Jefferson. But led by QB Chance Nolan (20-38-202-1 + 13-36-0), making his first career start, Oregon State rallied and scored 14 unanswered points to pull within 1 score. The Utes Defense recovered in time, though, and rose up to deny the Beavers another score, securing the win. Utah featured QB Jake Bentley (18-27-174-1), RB Ty Jordan (27-167-1) and TE Brant Kuithe (8-76-0). Oregon State also featured RB Calvin Tyler Jr. (12-29-2) and WR's Tyjon Lindsey (3-37-0) and Zeriah Beason (4-37-0) (9, Next-day re-broadcast with a slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Couzens/Morrison/Fitzsimmons, PAL)
05/12/20 - Oregon (17) @ (21) California - California finally won their 1st game of the season at the 4th attempt, upsetting #21 ranked Oregon in Berkeley. The Ducks had the better of the 1st half and led 17-14 at the break, but the Bears Defense stepped up in the 2nd half and held the Ducks scoreless, before sealing the win with a forced fumble and recovery in the final minute. California featured QB Chase Garbers (20-32-183-1), RB's Damien Moore (12-26-0) and Marcel Dancy (5-34-0) and WR 's Nikko Remigio (6-81-1) and Makai Polk (6-37-0). Oregon featured QB Tyler Shough (14-26-231-1 + 13-53-0), RB Travis Dye (12-71-0 + 2-85-0) and WR's Jaylon Redd (4-54-0) and Johnny Johnson III (4-54-0) (9, Next-day re-broadcast with slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Flemming/Gilmore/McGregor, PAL)
05/12/20 - BYU (17) @ (22) Coastal Carolina - In a match-up of 2 unbeaten and ranked teams it was #18 ranked Coastal Carolina that triumphed over #1 BYU in Conway, South Carolina. BYU took the game on a week's notice after Coastal Carolina's original opponents, Liberty, pulled out with COVID issues. Both teams were evenly matched and neither team could get a more than a TD lead throughout the game. In the 4th quarter, the Chanticleers took a 22-17 lead and then the Defense held the Cougars on 3 straight possessions including stopping the final BYU drive on the 1 yard line as time expired to seal the win. Coastal Carolina featured QB Grayson McCall (10-15-85-0 + 12-68-0), RB CJ Marable (23-132-2) and WR Kameron Brown (4-47-0). BYU featured QB Zach Wilson (19-30-240-1 + 10-55-0), RB Tyler Allgeier (13-106-1) and WR Dax Milne (6-106-1) (9, Copied from the internet, 2 Discs, ESPN - Roth/Fox/McGee, PAL)
11/12/20 - Arizona State (70) @ (7) Arizona - The battle for the "Territorial Cup" went the way of the visitors in a blow-out in Tucson. The Sun Devils scored on the opening kick-off and everything went their way from that point on. They ran out to a 42-7 lead at the half and coasted home. The Sun Devils Offense racked up 486 yards of Total Offense and 9 TD's while the Defense recorded 7 turnovers. The 70 points scored by Arizona State were a rivalry record. The next day Arizona fired Head Coach Kevin Sumlin. Arizona State featured QB Jayden Daniels (9-11-203-2 including a 74 yard TD pass + 4-23-1), RB Rachaad White (10-133-3 including a 93 yard TD run) and WR Ricky Pearsall (2-34-1). Arizona featured QB's Grant Gunnell (12-17-78-0), Will Plummer (7-13-83-0) and Rhett Rodriguez (7-16-52-0), RB Gary Brightwell (17-49-0) and WR Majon Wright (8-85-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Ware/Buonantony, PAL)
12/12/20 - North Carolina (62) @ (26) Miami - A much-anticipated ACC shootout between #17 ranked North Carolina and #10 ranked Miami lived up to expectations, with the Tarheels dominating the 'Canes in a record-breaking win in Miami. The win was North Carolina's first over a top-ten team since 2004. North Carolina's rushing attack was unstoppable, as both RB's Michael Carter (24-308-2) and Javonte Williams (23-236-3) combined for 544 yards and 5 TD's. The 544 yards set an NCAA record for 2 team-mates in a single game. Overall, the Tarheels Offense put up 778 yards of Total Offense. After spotting Miami an early FG, North Carolina scored 34 unanswered points before half-time to effectively end the game as a contest. North Carolina also featured QB Sam Howell (14-19-223-1 + 4-5-1), WR Dyami Brown (4-167-0) and LB Chazz Surratt (10 tackles). Miami featured QB D'Eriq King (18-30-239-2 + 11-53-0), RB Cam'Ron Harris (10-24-1) and WR's Brevin Jordan (6-140-1) and Mike Harley (6-77-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
12/12/20 - LSU (37) @ (34) Florida - In a sensational finish at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, unranked LSU upset #6 ranked Florida, ending the Gators 6-game win streak and knocking them out of the College Football Playoff hunt. LSU were inspired in the 1st half and took a 24-17 lead in at the half. But in the 2nd half, the Gators started to cut out the mistakes and stormed back to tie the game at 34-34 with 3 minutes to play. The Gators forced LSU into a 3-and-out but, as they celebrated the stop, a Florida player grabbed an LSU players shoe and hurled it downfield. The refs assessed an unsportsmanlike penalty and LSU were given a first down, which 6 plays later they converted into a 57 yard FG with 23 seconds left. Florida had one last chance to rescue the game, but a last play 50 yard FG drifted left and the Tigers celebrated the unlikely win. LSU featured QB Max Johnson (21-36-239-3 + 18-52-0), son of former NFL QB Brad Johnson, in his first career start, RB Chris Curry (17-64-0) and WR's Kayshon Boutte (5-108-1) and Jaray Jenkins (4-65-1). Florida featured QB Kyle Trask (29-47-474-2 + 2 TD runs), RB Malik Davis (7-81-0) and WR's Kadarius Toney (9-182-1) and Jacob Copeland (5-123-1) but were missing star TE Kyle Pitts to injury (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/McShay, PAL)
12/12/20 - USC (43) @ (38) UCLA - In a sensational finish to the Los Angeles rivalry game, USC went the length of the field in the final 52 seconds of the game to win. The Trojans trailed 28-10 early in the third quarter before scoring touchdowns on 5 of their 7 drives in the 2nd half. Even then, they were still down to UCLA 38-36 with 52 seconds left to play. USC then went to work. They returned the kick-off 63 yards, then completed a 35-yard pass and finally cashed in the game-winning TD pass with 16 seconds to play to secure the upset win. USC featured QB Kedon Slovis (30-47-344-5), RB Vavae Malepeai (19-110-1), WR's Tyler Vaughns (8-128-1), Drake London (5-97-2) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (10-73-2) and DB Talanoa Hufanga (17 tackles, 1 interception). UCLA featured QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (30-36-364-4 + 10-50-0), RB Demetric Felton (21-90-0 + 5-47-2) and WR Greg Dulcich (8-167-1) and Kyle Philips (8-63-0) (9, Last 3:26 of the game taken from a next-day re-broadcast, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/McElroy/Williams, PAL)
12/12/20 - Stanford (27) @ (24) Oregon State - Stanford won their 3rd straight road game with a tough win in Corvallis. The Cardinal were playing out-of-state due to Coronavirus restrictions in the state of California, but the inconvenience galvanised the team and they over-turned a 14-9 half-time deficit to out-score the Beavers 18-10 in the 2nd half. The win was secured when the Cardinal defense forced a fumble with 23 seconds left, with the Beavers in range to kick a game-tying FG. Stanford featured QB Davis Mills (21-29-292-1), RB Austin Jones (22-126-0) and WR Simi Fehoko (6-110-0). Oregon State featured QB Chance Nolan (17-30-221-3 + 8-50-0), RB Jermar Jefferson (18-80-0) and WR's Tre'Shaun Harrison (5-91-0) and Tyon Lindsey (3-62-2) (9, 1st quarter and upto 10:22 of the 2nd quarter taken from a next-day re-broadcast with slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Schriffen/Incoglia, PAL)
12/12/20 - Navy (0) @ (15) Army - In an historic match-up, Army avenged their 2019 loss to Navy with a shut-out win at a foggy Michie Stadium. The game was played at West Point for only the 3rd time ever, and the first time since World War 2, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It was Army's first ever win over Navy at West Point. Both team's Defenses were on top in the game, with the teams combining for only 279 yards of total Offense. The game was decided on 2 Defensive plays in the 2nd half. Army, clinging to a 3-0 lead, stopped Navy on 4 tries from the 2 yard line in the 3rd quarter, then put the game out of reach with a TD run in the 4th quarter, 5 plays after forcing a Navy turnover. Army featured QB Tyhier Tyler (1-1-28-0 + 26-96-1), RB Tyrell Robinson (5-13-0) and LB Jon Rhattigan (4 tackles, 1 fumble recovery). Navy featured QB's Xavier Arline (0-4-0-0 + 17-109-0) and Dalen Morris (1-3-9-0), RB Nelson Smith (11-23-0) and LB Diego Fagot (5 tackles) (9, Next-day re-broadcast with a slight edits, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
19/12/20 - Big 12 Championship - Oklahoma (27) v (21) Iowa State - #10 ranked Oklahoma avenged their regular season loss to #6 ranked Iowa State, winning their 5th straight Big-12 Championship at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Sooners had the better of the 1st half, and went in at the break with a 24-7 lead. But Iowa State, in their first ever Big-12 Championship game, cut out the mistakes in the 2nd half and pulled the game back to 24-21 in the 4th quarter before Oklahoma sealed the win with a late FG and an interception. Oklahoma featured QB Spencer Rattler (22-34-272-1 + 7-17-1), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (18-97-0) and WR Marvin Mims (7-101-1). Iowa State featured QB Brock Purdy (27-40-322-), RB Breece Hall (23-79-2) and WR's Xavier Hutchinson (10-114-0) and Charlie Kolar (6-92-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/Williams, PAL)
19/12/20 - ACC Championship - Clemson (34) v (10) Notre Dame - #3 ranked Clemson avenged their regular-season loss to #2 ranked Notre Dame and won their 6th straight ACC Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Clemson defense was the star of the show, holding the potent Irish Offense to only 263 yards of Total Offense including only 44 yards rushing. After spotting the Irish an early FG, the Tigers scored 34 unanswered points to pull away and coast home. The Irish didn't score again until 8 minutes were left to play. Clemson featured QB Trevor Lawrence (25-36-322-2 + 14-90-1), RB Travis Etienne (10-124-1), WR Amari Rodgers (8-121-1), LB James Skalski (5 tackles, 1 sack) and DB Nolan Turner (7 tackles). Notre Dame featured QB Ian Book (20-28-219-0), RB Kyren Williams (15-50-0) and WR's Ben Skowronek (4-54-0) and Michael Mayer (5-51-0). Disc 1 is Gameday Live (9, 3 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor, PAL)
19/12/20 - SEC Championship - Alabama (52) v (46) Florida - #1 ranked Alabama showed why they were the top-ranked team in the land with a shootout win over #7 ranked Florida at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Crimson Tide built a 35-17 lead at the half before the Gators fought back in the 3rd quarter with 2 unanswered TD's to pull within 4 points. But the Tide held firm and out-scored the Gators 17-15 in the 4th quarter to win their 9th SEC Championship. Alabama featured QB Mac Jones (33-43-418-5), RB Najee Harris (31-178-2), WR DeVonta Smith (15-184-2) and Will Anderson Jr. (6 tackles, 2 sacks). Florida featured QB Kyle Trask (26-40-408-3), RB Emory Jones (2-24-0) and WR's Kadarius Toney (8-153-1) and Kyle Pitts (7-129-1) (9, 2 Discs, CBS - Nessler/Danielson/Erdahl, PAL)
21/12/20 - Myrtle Beach Bowl - Appalachian State (56) v (28) North Texas - On a record-setting day at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl, Appalachian State dominated North Texas to win their 6th straight Bowl game. The game was the first ever NCAA-sanctioned Bowl game in the state of South Carolina. The star of the show, and winner of the game MVP, was Mountaineers RB Camerun Peoples (22-317-5) who tied the Bowl game record for TD runs (5) and set the NCAA Bowl record for rushing yards (317). Overall the Mountaineers racked up 636 yards of total Offense and scored 8 TD's. Appalachian State also featured QB Zac Thomas (8-16-114-1), RB Marcus Williams Jr. (6-101-1) and WR Henry Pearson (3-47-2). North Texas featured QB Jason Bean (21-36-251-2), RB's Tre Siggers (17-120-0) and Oscar Adaway III (26-97-1) and WR Augustin Ogunmakin (7-131-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Lyle/Mac Lain/Smith/McGee, PAL)
22/12/20 - Boca Raton Bowl - UCF (49) v (23) BYU - A much-anticipated shootout in Boca Raton turned into a rout for #16 ranked BYU, as the Cougars dominated on both sides of the ball to win the game. Both teams combined for 1,066 yards of total Offense but it was the BYU Defense that proved the difference, holding the high-scoring Knights passing attack to only 217 yards and 2 TD's. BYU started fast, taking a 21-0 lead into the 2nd quarter and a 35-10 lead in at the half, before coasting home to victory. BYU racked up 655 yards of total Offense and 7 TD's. BYU featured QB Zach Wilson (26-34-425-3 + 2 rushing TD's), in his final college game, RB Tyler Allgeier (19-173-1) and WR's Isaac Rex (5-96-2) and Lopini Katoa (4-90-0). UCF featured QB Dillon Gabriel (21-45-217-2 + 6-31-0), RB Greg McCrae (18-77-1) and WR's Jacob Harris (4-67-1) and Tre Nixon (5-48-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Neal/Shockley/Harris, PAL)
23/12/20 - Montgomery Bowl - Memphis (25) v (10) Florida Atlantic - In the inaugural Montgomery Bowl, Memphis ended their 5-game Bowl losing streak with a big win in the rain. Led by QB Brady White (22-34-284-3), in his final college game, the Tigers built an 18-0 half-time lead and held off a spirited 2nd half fight-back by the Owls to take the victory. Memphis also featured RB Asa Martin (15-96-0) and WR's Javon Ivory (7-126-1) and Tahj Washington (8-105-0). Florida Atlantic featured QB Nick Tronti (16-32-146-1 + 13-33-0), RB James Charles (16-82-0) and WR Brandon Robinson (4-39-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Matvick/Boiman/Sisler, PAL)
24/12/20 - New Mexico Bowl - Hawaii (28) v (14) Houston - The New Mexico Bowl had a different setting due to COVID-19 restrictions, moving from Albuquerque to Frisco, Texas, but the change in location didn't upset Hawaii as they raced out of the blocks to stun the under-manned Cougars and win the game. Hawaii took advantage of the fact Houston were missing 4 WR's and 2 LB's to dominate the 1st half on both sides of the ball and take a 21-0 lead in at the half. Houston re-grouped and narrowed the gap to 7 points in the 3rd quarter but Hawaii responded with a 92 yard kick-off return TD to knock the stuffing out of the Cougars and the Warriors coasted home to the win using a great Defensive effort. Hawaii featured QB Chevan Cordeiro (15-23-136-3 + 8-33-0), RB Calvin Turner (12-60-0 + 4-88-1) and WR Jared Smart (3-33-0). Houston featured QB Clayton Tune (20-38-216-2), RB's Mbulah Car (15-47-0) and Kyle Porter (9-30-0) and WR Nathaniel Dell (6-112-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Schriffen/Ingoglia/Budden, PAL)
26/12/20 - Cure Bowl - Liberty (37) v (34) Coastal Carolina - At the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Liberty ended #12 ranked Coastal Carolina's perfect season with a sensational win in Overtime. In a game of momentum swings, the Chanticleers overcame an early 14-0 deficit to only trail 17-13 at the half, and after both teams traded scores in the 2nd half the Flames looked ready to win the game in the final minute. But they fumbled and lost the ball at the Chants' 1 yard line, forcing Overtime, where redemption waited as they block a game-tying FG by Coastal Carolina which gave the win to Liberty. Liberty featured QB Malik Willis (19-29-220-0 + 21-137-4), RB Joshua Mack (14-105-0) and WR's DJ Stubbs (5-68-0) and Demario Douglas (5-51-0). Coastal Carolina featured QB Grayson McCall (21-32-318-3 + 15-96-1), RB CJ Marable (7-43-0) and WR Jaivon Heiligh (13-178-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Philpott/Stouffer/Chappell, PAL)
29/12/20 - Alamo Bowl - Texas (55) v (23) Colorado - #20 ranked Texas finished their season on a high, beating unranked Colorado in San Antonio, Texas. The Longhorns overcame adversity after they lost record-setting QB Sam Ehlinger (10-16-160-1) to injury at half-time, but back-up QB Casey Thompson (8-10-170-4) stepped in and led Texas to 38 points in the 2nd half as they pulled away from the Buffaloes to win their 2nd straight Alamo Bowl. Texas also featured game MVP RB Bijan Robinson (10-183-1 + 2-37-2) and WR Joshua Moore (5-86-2). Colorado featured QB's Sam Noyer (8-23-101-0) and Brendon Lewis (6-10-95-0 + 9-73-1), RB Jarek Broussard (27-82-2) and WR's Dimitri Stanley (4-86-0) and KD Nixon (5-39-0). 2 days after the game, Texas fired Head Coach Tom Herman (9, Upto 13:00 of the 1st quarter taken from next-day re-broadcast, 2 Discs, ESPN - Benetti/Golic Jr./Budden, PAL)
30/12/20 - Duke's Mayo Bowl - Wake Forest (28) v (42) Wisconsin - In a shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wisconsin used a great 2nd half Defensive effort to win the Duke's Mayo Bowl. The Demon Deacons were well in the game in the 3rd Quarter, leading 21-14, but 3 interceptions in 12 plays turned the game in the Badgers favour and they scored 28 unanswered points to take the lead and seal the win. Wake Forest actually ran up 518 yards of total Offense, to 266 for Wisconsin, but the 4 turnovers they had proved impossible to overcome. Wisconsin featured QB Graham Mertz (11-17-130-1), RB's Graham Groshek (13-41-1) and Jalen Burger (15-34-1) and WR Jack Dunn (6-60-0). Wake Forest featured QB Sam Hartman (20-37-318-3), RB Christian Beal-Smith (21-82-1) and WR's Jaquarii Roberson (8-131-4) and Donavon Greene (6-122-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Zarzour/Stinchcomb/Smith, PAL)
30/12/20 - Cotton Bowl - Oklahoma (55) v (20) Florida - #6 ranked Oklahoma finished their season strong with a big win over #7 ranked Florida in AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The Sooners ran up 684 yards of total Offense, including a Cotton Bowl record 435 yards rushing. Florida were short-handed on Offense, missing their top 4 WR's to opt-outs and a COVD-19 positive test, and it showed early as Heisman-finalist Florida QB Kyle Trask (16-28-158-0) threw 3 interceptions in the 1st half. Florida did fight-back in the 2nd Quarter, pulling to within 4 points of Oklahoma, but the Sooners then scored 38 unanswered points to end the game as a contest and win the game. Oklahoma featured QB Spencer Rattler (14-23-247-3 + 7-40-1), RB's Rhamondre Stevenson (18-186-1) and Marcus Major (9-110-1) and WR Charleston Rambo (2-45-1). Florida also featured QB Emory Jones (8-16-86-0 + 10-60-1), RB Dameon Pierce (11-60-0) and WR's Rick Wells (6-43-0) and Trent Whitemore (2-47-0). The day after the game, Florida QB Kyle Trask declared for the NFL Draft (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Dvoracek/Rowe, PAL)
31/12/20 - Armed Forces Bowl - Tulsa (26) v (28) Mississippi State - Unranked Mississippi State finished their season on a high with a win over #24 ranked Tulsa, but the game was marred by an all-in brawl after the final whistle. At a cold and rainy Amon G Carter Stadium in Dallas, the Golden Hurricanes out-gained the Bulldogs on Offense by 484 yards to 271, but big plays on Defense (2 turnovers forced + 90 yard interception return TD) kept the Bulldogs ahead on the scoreboard. A 4th quarter rally by Tulsa pulled them to within 2 points but the Bulldogs recovered the late on-side kick and ran out the clock for the win. Mississippi State featured QB Will Rogers (19-30-148-1), RB's Jo'Quavious Marks (11-72-1) and Dillon Johnson (10-57-0) and WR Austin Williams (3-42-0). Tulsa featured QB Zach Smith (26-46-347-1), RB Corey Taylor II (20-85-1) and WR's Keylon Stokes (9-117-1) and JuanCarlos Santana (4-112-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Cotter/Herzlich/Fitzsimmons, PAL)
31/12/20 - Liberty Bowl - West Virginia (24) v (21) Army - West Virginia rallied from a losing position at half-time to beat Army at a rainy and overcast Liberty Bowl Stadium in Memphis. A tight, Defense-dominated 1st half ended with Army leading 14-10 at the break. Army extended their lead to 21-10 in the 3rd quarter, but behind back-up QB Austin Kendall (8-17-121-1), the Mountaineers scored 14 unanswered points to take the lead then watched in relief as Army missed a game-tying FG with 1:50 left that gave West Virginia the win. West Virginia featured QB Jarret Doege (15-25-159-1), RB Leddie Brown (20-65-0) and WR T.J. Simmons (4-56-2). Army featured QB's Tyhier Tyler (No passing, 24-76-3 rushing) and Christian Anderson (4-6-57-0), RB Anthony Adkins (9-26-0) and WR's Chris Cameron (1-32-0) and Cole Caterbone (2-19-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Durham/R.Jones/Wood, PAL)
01/01/21 - Citrus Bowl - Auburn (19) v (35) Northwestern - #14 ranked Northwestern ended their season with a big win against unranked Auburn in the Citrus Bowl, using a combination of great Defense and a methodical Offense to beat the Tigers. The Wildcats never trailed in the game, and even when Auburn pulled to within a point in the 3rd quarter, Northwestern didn't panic, scoring 21 unanswered points to pull away and take the victory, their 4th bowl win in 5 years. Northwestern featured QB Peyton Ramsey (24-35-291-3 + 10-50-1), RB Cam Porter (33-98-1), WR John Raine (6-76-1) and LB's Paddy Fisher (12 tackles), Blake Gallagher (10 tackles) and Chris Bergin (9 tackles). Auburn featured QB Bo Nix (25-42-292-1 + 10-32-0), RB DJ Williams (6-16-1) and WR's Elijah Canion (3-80-1) and Seth Williams (5-72-0). The Bowl game was also the final game for Northwestern's long-time Defensive co-ordinator Mike Hankwitz, as he retired after the match (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Flemming/Gilmore/Carcaterra, PAL)
01/01/21 - Peach Bowl - Georgia (24) v (21) Cincinnati - #9 Georgia won the Peach Bowl with a late FG to finally end the upset bid by #8 ranked Cincinnati. The unbeaten Bearcats had a point to prove, having been left out of the College Football Playoff, and took it to the Bulldogs on both sides of the ball. Cincinnati led 21-10 early in the 4th quarter, but the Bulldogs didn't quit, and with an improved Offensive and Defensive performance, they scored 12 unanswered points, including a 53 yard FG with 3 seconds left by kicker Jack Podlesny, to take the lead. The scoring ended with a last play Safety by the Bulldogs defense and Georgia celebrated the sensational win. Georgia also featured QB JT Daniels (26-38-392-1), RB Zamir White (11-39-1) and WR George Pickens (7-135-1). Cincinnati featured QB Desmond Ridder (24-37-206-2), RB Jerome Ford (8-97-1) and WR's Michael Young Jr. (4-59-0) and Jayshon Jackson (5-28-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Jones/Dvoracek/Budden, PAL)
01/01/21 - Rose Bowl - Alabama (31) v (14) Notre Dame - #1 ranked Alabama moved on to their 4th National Championship game in 6 years with an all-around win against #4 Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl. The game was played at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas due to the Coronavirus Pandemic restrictions in California. Even though the teams were evenly matched statistically, the Tide kept the Irish pinned in their own half for much of the game, while they converted what chances they were given. The Tide were efficient on Offense, racking up 437 yards of total Offense, and they ran out to a 21-7 lead at the half and coasted home in the 2nd half. Alabama featured QB Mac Jones (25-30-297-4), RB Najee Harris (15-125-0), WR DeVonta Smith (7-130-3) and DB DeMarcco Hellams (12 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss). Notre Dame featured Ian Book (27-39-229-0 + 15-55-1), RB Kyren Williams (16-64-1) and TE's Michael Mayer (7-62-0) and Ben Skowronek (4-41-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Blackledge/Williams/McShay, PAL)
01/01/21 - Sugar Bowl - Ohio State (49) v (28) Clemson - #3 ranked Ohio State finally got revenge for their defeat in the 2019 College Football Playoff Semi-Final, upsetting #2 ranked Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes were unstoppable on Offense, racking up 639 yards of total Offense including 254 yards rushing, while the Defense forced 2 turnovers. A high-scoring 1st half ended with Ohio State on top 35-14, and they used great Defense in the 2nd half to keep the Tigers at arms-length as they held on for the victory. Ohio State featured QB Justin Fields (22-28-385-6 + 8-42-0), who had a huge game, RB Trey Sermon (31-193-1), WR Chris Olave (6-132-2) and DB Shaun Wade (9 tackles). Clemson featured QB Trevor Lawrence (33-48-400-2), in his final college game, RB Travis Etienne (10-32-1), WR Cornell Powell (8-139-2) and LB James Skalski (3 tackles) who was ejected in the 2nd quarter for targeting. Disc 1 is Gameday Live (9, 3 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor/Rinaldi, PAL)
02/01/21 - Outback Bowl - Mississippi (26) v (20) Indiana - Unranked Mississippi ended their season on a high with an upset win over #11 ranked Indiana. The short-handed Rebels, missing WR's Elijah Moore and Kenny Yeboah (opt-outs for the Draft), didn't miss a beat on Offense and ran out to a 20-6 lead in the 4th quarter. The Hoosiers rallied by scoring 2 TD's, but Ole Miss used a final, late Defensive stand to keep Indiana from the winning TD and the Rebels claimed the win. Mississippi featured QB Matt Corral (30-44-342-2 + 7-37-0), RB Henry Parrish Jr. (17-63-0) and WR Dontario Drummond (6-110-1) and John Rhys Plumlee (5-73-0). Indiana featured QB Jack Tuttle (26-45-201-0 + 9-26-0), RB Stevie Scott III (19-99-2) and WR Whop Philyor (18-81-0), setting an Outback Bowl record for catches (9, Next-day re-broadcast with a slight edits, 2 Discs, ESPN - Hart/Rodgers/Cubelic, PAL)
02/01/21 - Fiesta Bowl - Iowa State (34) v (17) Oregon - #12 ranked Iowa State won their first ever New Years Day Bowl, grinding out a win against #25 ranked Oregon in Glendale, Arizona. The Cyclones dominated time of possession (42:48 to 17:12) on Offense, forced 4 turnovers on Defense and kept the scoreboard ticking over to beat the Ducks. Iowa State took a 28-17 lead in at the half then kept Oregon scoreless in the 2nd half to coast home and win the game, capping their best season in school history. Iowa State featured QB Brock Purdy (20-29-156-1 + 9-39-1), RB Breece Hall (34-136-2) and TE Charlie Kolar (5-53-1). Oregon featured QB's Tyler Shough (7-9-79-0) and Anthony Brown (12-19-146-0 + 4-36-2), RB Travis Dye (8-52-0) and WR Johnny Johnson III (4-41-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Golic/Kessenich, PAL)
02/01/21 - Orange Bowl - Texas A&M (41) v (27) North Carolina - #5 ranked Texas A&M ended their dream season with a big win against #13 ranked and short-handed North Carolina in Miami. The Tarheels were missing leading rushers Javonte Williams and Michael Carter, leading receiver Dyami Brown and leading tackler LB Chazz Surratt, who all opted out for the NFL Draft. Despite the missing players, North Carolina were only down 20-17 at the start of the 4th quarter, but the Aggies finally wore the Taheels down and out-scored them 24-7 in the final period to take the win. Texas A&M featured QB Kellen Mond (16-26-232-0 + 11-36-1), in his final college game, RB's Devon Achane (12-140-2) and Isaiah Spiller (11-50-2) and WR Ainias Smith (6-125-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Wischusen/Orlovsky/George, PAL)
11/01/21 - College Football Playoff National Championship - Ohio State (24) v (52) Alabama - #1 ranked Alabama staked a claim as the greatest College Football team ever with a resounding win over #3 ranked Ohio State at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, finishing the season 13-0. The win gave Alabama their 18th National Championship and coach Nick Saban his 7th title, breaking Paul "Bear" Bryant's school record for Titles. Alabama racked up 621 yards of Total Offense, including a National Championship game record 464 yards passing, and scored 7 TD's. After a tight 1st quarter, the Tide scored 28 points in the 2nd quarter to blow the game open and they coasted home in the 2nd half to the win. The Offensive MVP was Heisman-Trophy winning WR DeVonta Smith (12-215-3) who set a National Championship game record for catches. Alabama also featured QB Mac Jones (36-45-464-5), RB Najee Harris (22-79-2 + 7-79-1), WR John Metchie III (8-81-0) and DL Christian Barmore (5 tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles-for-a-loss). Ohio State featured QB Justin Fields (17-33-194-1 + 6-67-0), RB's Master Teague III (15-65-2) and Trey Sermon (1-2-0), who left the game in the 1st quarter with an injury, WR Chris Olave (8-69-0) and LB Tuf Borland (14 tackles). Disc 1 is contains "Alabama : Road to the Championship" (25 minutes) and "Ohio State : Road to the Championship (25 minutes). Disc 2 is Gameday Live. Discs 3 and 4 are the game (9, 4 Discs, ESPN - Fowler/Herbstreit/Taylor/Williams, PAL)
02/05/21 - FCS Quarter Final - Southern Illinois (26) @ (31) South Dakota State - #1 South Dakota State used a huge come-back to beat upset-minded Southern Illinois and with the win booked a place in the FCS Semi-Final. The Salukis held a 20-7 lead with 22 seconds left in the 1st half, but the Jackrabbits scored 24 unanswered points to move into an unassailable lead. The Salukis had one last chance to win the game but South Dakota State safety Michael Griffin secured the game-sealing interception with 13 seconds left to finish off any chance Southern Illinois had. South Dakota State featured QB Mark Gronowski (9-16-183-2 + 13-142-1), RB Isaiah Davis (10-42-1) and WR Jadon Janke (2-49-2). Southern Illinois featured QB Stone Labanowitz (25-36-247-1 + 7-38-0), RB Justin Strong (15-38-0) and WR Landon Lenoir (6-129-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Schriffen/Morrison, PAL)
08/05/21 - FCS Semi-Final - James Madison (35) @ (38) Sam Houston State - In a remarkable FCS Semi-Final in Huntsville, Texas, Sam Houston State booked a place in the FCS National Championship game with a huge 2nd half comeback. The Dukes of James Madison dominated the 1st half and held a 24-3 lead at the half. But Sam Houston State scored 28 unanswered points to start the 2nd half, scoring TD's on all 5 of their possessions, and never trailed again, holding on late in the game for the win. The Bearkats featured QB Eric Schmid (13-27-218-1 + 11-55-2), RB Ramon Jefferson (15-60-1) and WR Jequez Ezzard (4-107-1 including a 69 yard TD pass + an 80 yard punt return TD). James Madison featured QB Cole Johnson (16-26-271-3), RB's Percy Agyei-Obese (24-98-0) and Jawon Hamilton (12-61-0) and WR Antwane Wells Jr. (7-89-1) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Ware/Budden, PAL)
16/05/21 - FCS National Championship - South Dakota State (23) v (21) Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State finally claimed their 1st National Championship, at their 3rd attempt, overcoming poor weather and a long weather delay to beat South Dakota State with a last-minute TD pass. The Jackrabbits played tough the whole way, despite losing starting QB Mark Gronowski to an injury on their first drive of the game, and thought they had the game won when they scored on an 85 yard TD run with 5:41 to play. But the Bearkats used a 16-play drive to go 65 yards and sensationally took the win with a TD pass with 16 seconds left to win the title. Sam Houston State featured QB Eric Schmid (20-37-209-3), RB Ramon Jefferson (16-96-0) and WR Jequez Ezzard (10-108-2). South Dakota State featured back-up QB Keaton Heide (11-22-107-0), RB Isaiah Davis (14-178-3 including an 85 yard TD run) and WR Zach Heins (3-44-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Ware/Budden, PAL)