| Orange Bowl | |
|---|---|
| Miami, FL - Dolphins Stadium 1/3/2005 |
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| #3 Florida State Seminoles | 20 |
| #1 Miami Hurricanes | 38 |
| The University of Miami Hurricanes capture the national championship, their second in four years, and fourth consecutive season finishing in the top 2. The title game was embroiled in controversy because 1-loss Florida State made it to the Orange Bowl over undefeated Louisville. Louisville defeated Texas in the Fiesta Bowl to finish #2 in the final BCS standings, while the Hurricanes outscored Florida State 31-3 in the final 30 minutes to capture the national title. | |
