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OrangeAfroMan

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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2025, 05:52:06 PM »
Looking at the stats, '69 Texas' long pass vs Arkansas on their way to taking a late lead was one of the least-likely outcomes possible.  

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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2025, 05:57:46 PM »
Notre Dame considers their 1935 win over OSU to be the game of the century, so that automatically eliminates the three involving the Domers in the OP.


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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2025, 05:58:52 PM »
Some additional "Game of the Century" suggestions:
1935 - first game given the name beforehand:  OSU vs ND
ND won 18-13, coming back from 13-0.  First time they ever played.

1986 - Miami vs Penn St - played in Fiesta Bowl, due to both being independents

1988 - Miami vs ND - 1 vs 4, propelled ND to their last NC

1962 - Rose Bowl, USC vs Wisconsin - first 1 vs 2 bowl game....USC won, but UW made a massive 4th quarter comeback

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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2025, 06:04:34 PM »
'93 ND is a mystery to me.  
11-1
Beat FSU

But they had no stars with big numbers.  
Like the QB...McDougal.  He didn't run the ball productively, he didn't pass much....7 TDs, 5 INTs.....he was just sort of there.  They had a 1,000 yard rusher, but no other player had 600 yards rushing or receiving.
The team leader in receiving TDs was the FB, with 3.

Not a great defense.  

Had 3 punters, none of which were good.

But they beat Michigan.  Beat FSU.  Beat A&M in the bowl.  

Just weird.
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2025, 08:42:23 PM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on July 24, 2025, 05:52:06 PM
Looking at the stats, '69 Texas' long pass vs Arkansas on their way to taking a late lead was one of the least-likely outcomes possible. 


Randy Peschel caught that pass.  Obviously, a Texas legend.
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2025, 09:56:02 AM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on July 24, 2025, 01:58:37 PM
Rank these games known as "Game of the Century"
'46 Army vs ND
'66 ND vs Michigan St
'69 Texas vs Arkansas
'71 Nebraska vs OU
'93 FSU vs ND
'05 Texas vs USC
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Rank them however you want - by hype, by quality of game, by fame, whatever.
there is only one
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2025, 09:59:57 AM »
Quote from: FearlessF on July 25, 2025, 09:56:02 AM
there is only one
It wasn't even the "game of two years" since Texas-Arkansas preceded it.
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2025, 10:03:48 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on July 24, 2025, 02:36:15 PM
This is AI stuff:

The 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and USC is often cited as the greatest college football game ever played. It was a thrilling national championship game featuring two undefeated teams with long winning streaks. The game was a back-and-forth affair with legendary performances from Vince Young and Reggie Bush, and Texas ultimately won in a dramatic finish.

apparently too young for the 84 Orange bowl - guts of going for a 2-point conversion - greatest offense in college football to that point - vs the Canes and Smellenburger on their home field

or the #1 vs #2 matchup in the 84 Orange bowl - Charlie Ward vs the Blackshirts - 17 point dogs - settled on a missed FG as time expires - Bobby's first Title
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2025, 10:04:36 AM »
Those are all great games, except Army-ND.  Odd fact, UGA was undefeated that year and ranked behind both, who each had a tie.

Charlie Trippi, one of the great Dawgs in my book.  
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #23 on: July 25, 2025, 10:27:10 AM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on July 24, 2025, 01:58:37 PM
Rank these games known as "Game of the Century"
'46 Army vs ND
'66 ND vs Michigan St
'69 Texas vs Arkansas
'71 Nebraska vs OU
'05 Texas vs USC
'07 Appalachian State vs. Michigan
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2025, 11:26:29 AM »
2005 Texas vs USC is the best game ever to me. The 2004 Michigan vs Texas Rose Bowl was pretty awesome as well. Vince Young was SPECTACULAR in both of those games.

2006 Michigan at OSU was a #1 vs #2 ranked matchup the weekend Bo Schembechler passed and was a crazy game that came down to the end which Ohio State won by 3. If OSU doesn't get blown out in the BCS MNC game vs UF that one is probably higher on peoples list.

In terms of upsets, Michigan losing as a top 5 ranked team at home to FCS Appalachian State in 2007 has to be way up there if not #1. 
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #25 on: July 25, 2025, 11:31:08 AM »
I remember this one recently getting the moniker.  A 9-6 defensive slugfest.


Remembering 2011 Game of the Century: LSU, Bama ...

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-football/game-of-century-lsu-alabama-where-are-they-now/



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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #26 on: July 25, 2025, 01:50:08 PM »
There's been like 20-some odd 1 vs 2 matchups, most of which were never given the GOTC moniker, either before or after.
Fearless is listing some great games, but (I assume) was no build-up or GOTC talk before the 84 OB, as it was assumed Nebraska would roll that Miami team of Johnny-come-latelies.
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I recall 1993 FSU vs ND given that build-up.  

I'm curious about 1996 Florida vs FSU, as I was too "in it" to know the national interest accurately.  Both 10-0, both smoking everyone on the schedule.  Huge rivals in the last regular season game, like 06 UM-OSU.  Was there any GOTC talk at all?  
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Re: Games of the Century
« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2025, 02:30:47 PM »
I remember that game, and some of the hype, but I don't remember whether there was a GOTC moniker attached.
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