2024 Recap
Season Report Posted: May 30, 2009 04:51
Recruiting Rank = 8th
Final ACC Rank = 1st
Final Coaches' Poll Rank = #1
Final AP Poll Rank = #1
Final BCS Ranking = #1
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Game Report Posted: May 30, 2009 04:07
The Blue Devils kept this game much closer than it should have been. FSU outgained Duke by a 2:1 ratio and also had twice as many 1st downs but had red zone turnovers to kill momentum. While the Seminoles led for nearly the entire game, Duke rallied for 14 points in the 4th quarter to tie the game. QB Jordan Matthews led FSU to a game-winning drive with less than 2 minutes to play.
2024 BCS National Championship
Game Report Posted: May 30, 2009 04:15
Florida State came into the game as underdogs to the also unbeaten Crimson Tide. Alabama's participation in this game was under heavy scrutiny as they were facing pretty severe probation sanctions by the NCAA. That aside, the Tide's talent was undeniable. Also without doubt was the playmaking ability of Heisman Trophy winner and now legendary QB Jordan Matthews. He and Biletnikoff award (and 3rd place Heisman finisher) WR Reggie Ward connected on an 80 yard pass and run within the first minute of the game. FSU held on to a close lead for much of the game as Matthews finished his illustrious career with a 29 of 43 game for 486 yard and 5 touchdowns (to 4 different receivers).
