re: Was Tennessee's 1998 team the most unexpected champion in modern history?

Florida State had no reason to be in that game with Tennessee. The Volunteer defense shut down FSU's offense for the most part, but they still had a chance to tie it up with just over a minute left. Marcus Outzen was the third string QB for the Seminoles. Had Weinke been in that game, I think FSU might have come away with it.