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BCS goes out with a bang; time will tell if new system has same effect

The BCS saved its best for last in Florida State needing all sorts of dramatics to overcome Auburn 34-31. It was a marvelous ending to a blemished way of determining who really is best at season’s end. New will be improved. Or so we hope.

 
‘Noles write perfect ending

Florida State is the national champion, but the Seminoles had to work for it unlike they have all season.

Winston earns his stripes for BCS performance

In another year, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will be focused on the NFL Draft, and he probably will be the top pick. If eligible, the redshirt freshman might have gone first this year. Regardless, he’s already got a No. 1 on his resume.

Florida State beats Auburn, 34-31, for BCS Championship

Jameis Winston threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Kelvin Benjamin with 13 seconds left and No. 1 Florida State beat No. 2 Auburn 34-31 to win the last BCS national championship game on Monday night.

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Auburn, Florida State used to adversity, pressure

Auburn used two miracle finishes to reach the BCS championship game. Should No. 2 Auburn find itself in a tight game in the fourth quarter against No. 1 Florida State, the Tigers obviously know how to react. The question is, does Florida State?

Bengals bettors done in by Dalton’s dismal day

Instead of finding another way to cough up a big game, the San Diego Chargers ran into an opponent who was better at choking. No need to perform the Heimlich maneuver on Philip Rivers this time.

Seminoles share Bowden’s grief

Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has been in Southern California, but it is not known if he will attend the Bowl Championship Series title game between the top-ranked Seminoles and No. 2 Auburn.

Top kicker Aguayo fully confident for Seminoles

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Should Florida State find itself in position of needing a long field goal to beat Auburn, Seminoles redshirt freshman kicker Roberto Aguayo said he’s not concerned.