re: Was the '96 FSU/Florida national title rematch as controversial as '11 Bama/LSU?

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In 1996, FSU beat Florida 24-21 in the last game of the regular season. Nebraska lost in the Big 12 title game and Florida got a rematch in the national title game, blowing out FSU 52-20. I was only 10 years old when that game was played and I am curious if it was as controversial as the LSU/Bama rematch was. The scenarios are eerily similar with a close game followed by a blowout in the rematch.

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Didn't read this thread.

But there was controversy around the 96 championship game. I believe that was the Bowl Coalition, or something like that, and they bypassed the conference tie ins and selected who played for the NC game. Bobby Bowden fought hard against playing a team they already beat.

But I do not believe it was as controversial as the '11 Bama/LSU rematch just because of the sheer amount of media coverage now. You're right though, very similiar circumstances.