2007 College Football Season Upends Curse of No. 2
The 2007 season defied parity as LSU and Ohio State rose to national title contention while No. 2 ranked teams fell, upsets by Appalachian State and Stanford shocked fans, and Missouri's loss to Oklahoma and Pittsburgh’s upset of West Virginia sealed a wild finish.
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Buckeyes and Tigers vie for national crown in chaotic season
Ohio State rose to No 1 before a November loss to Illinois, while LSU overcame two losses to reach the BCS title game. The Buckeyes boast a stingy defense and Beanie Wells but own an 0-8 bowl record against SEC foes. LSU hinges on Flynn Perrilloux and a two quarterback plan amid injuries as they chase the title.
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Eight team playoff imagined for college football title
A hypothetical eight team format seizes the 2007 season with six conference champions and two wild cards. Ohio State, LSU, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, West Virginia, USC, Missouri, and Georgia are paired in first round games with home-site advantages. Semifinals set for West Virginia and LSU, culminating in a dramatic national championship scene.
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Tulsa rolls past Bowling Green in GMAC Bowl history
Tulsa's Paul Smith tied NCAA records with a 14th straight 300 yard passing game as Tulsa crushed Bowling Green 63 7 in Mobile. The Golden Hurricane led 35 0 at halftime and finished 10 4, reaching 10 wins for the first time since 1991.
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