College football playoff exceeds all expectations
The four team playoff has produced record TV ratings and packed stadiums. Oregon swamped Florida State 59 20 in the Rose Bowl while Ohio State beat Alabama 42 35 in the Sugar Bowl. Urban Meyer calls it history and expansion talks begin.
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Florida tops East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl on big plays
Florida uses 86 yard touchdown pass from Treon Harris to Ahmad Fulwood and a Vernon Hargreaves end zone interception to beat East Carolina 28-20. MVP Adam Lane runs 16 times for 109 yards as Florida finishes 7-5 under interim coach D.J. Durkin and new coach Jim McElwain notes.
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Freshman QB leads Oklahoma State past Washington in Cactus Bowl
Mason Rudolph starred in his third start for Oklahoma State, throwing 17 of 26 for 219 yards as the Cowboys rallied past Washington 30-22. Desmond Roland and 300-pound defensive lineman James Castleman fueled the win with key runs and a pivotal 48 yard reception.
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