Georgia Tech and Florida State’s miraculous, unexpected ending in 2015 deserves a deep rewind

Florida State and Georgia Tech are tied at 16, but the 9th-ranked Seminoles are looking to end it with a 56-yard field goal. The moment that comes next captures what makes college football so incredible.
A made field goal would give Florida State 29-straight wins against ACC opponents, a mark that would tie their own record set in the 90s. It would keep their quest for a third straight unbeaten regular season alive. And it would be one more cruel twist of the knife lodged in Georgia Tech this year. The Yellow Jackets are left praying for a miracle and not a second straight week losing by a last-second 56-yard field goal. While they’ve fallen far from their 11-win season a year ago, they haven’t backed down tonight, and if they can derail Florida State’s playoff chances, they’d be doing so in front of their home crowd on homecoming weekend. It comes down to one last snap. Welcome to a moment in history.
Written and produced by Will Buikema
Directed and edited by Ryan Simmons
Shot by Jiazhen Zhang
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[@brysonturner6019]

That "What a time to be alive!" line still gets me to this day. What a call!

[@LG1080]

That album with Drake and Future had just come out literally a month earlier. I guess it was pretty appropriate that the play and call occurred in Atlanta for what it's worth lmaoo.

[@dbjack1992]

Yesss the emotion in his voice is great

[@tbranch227]

Yeah, as a Tech fan, it encapsulated all of the emotion of that moment. I still get excited about this play.

[@samoflegend738]

it's literally the most hamfisted call in the history of sports lol

[@suddendeathhighlights5085]

It was actually a horrible call imo

[@moadewunmi9380]

The GT coach’s face at the end! I live for it!

[@IngeniousIgneous]

They don't call him big balls paul for nothin

[@WhatAreDrums729]

New coach at GT this year. CPJ will be missed.

[@harryald6112]

@@WhatAreDrums729 Not really. About time for a change in the offense.

[@KojinMacJorn]

Was he being arrested for something? XD

[@moadewunmi9380]

@@KojinMacJorn Nah, they were just leading him past a crowd of adoring fans who had stormed the field. Making sure he was safe.

[@drumanddrummer465]

Fun fact: After the 2013 Iron Bowl kick six, Aguayo said that if he were ever in a missed field goal return situation, he'd make the tackle on the return man because he practices tackling drills "all the time." 12:12 Watch Aguayo get his chance... and tackle air.

[@Collegefootballproductions]

Lmao

[@michaelcrowley4781]

This was the first college football game I ever watched. I just happened to show up at a bar before the rest of my friends, and sat near a Tech fan (who was the only other one in the bar) who nicely explained the difference between college and pro football, then proceeded to lose his mind after this play. Bought a round of shots for us and we’re still friends to this day.

[@26Messick]

Where was the bar? I have a similar story to this but I was the Tech fan haha

[@therealloglizz3841]

Coach said “🤪” when he was walking off the field 😂😂😂😂

[@aldomontoya]

I know it should be saved for a few more years, but a re-winder episode on the Kahwi Leonard series ending buzzer beater of 2019 would be amazing.

[@manoskok1810]

@@ruttedpanda7884 I'm so sorry

[@therealloglizz3841]

Rutted Panda facts

[@brucedillon8358]

As a 76ers fan, yes and no

[@MrTheWanz]

Need joey bats walk off in the alds first

[@Kurzov]

just got made

[@limosince2007]

This episode of rewinder is brought to you by predatory lending

[@cheef825]

press button. get debt.

[@Knealeriley]

You can get money, no matter what!

[@Qtoyghs]

@Der Frosch-Prinz Aus Bayern "Yet you participate in society."

[@brandonjc13]

All I could think of was "Predatory Loans!" from Bidiots

[@xkrislandx8829]

@Der Frosch-Prinz Aus Bayern what "communist nonsence" do you speak of

[@thefourhorsemen91]

Who is coming here 08/24/2024 after just watching GT beat FSU on a last second field goal?

[@jarrodskufcagaming5203]

i loved it

[@jameskays1842]

I just noticed that when Austin finally gets into the end zone, he's with his twin brother for the last 5 yards. That is awesome on so many levels.

[@karfsma778]

Oh hey a Rewinder where the team from Georgia *doesn't* collapse.

[@timehusk]

i still remember watching this live. great call at the end by Mark Jones. and Paul Johnson's face at the end is priceless.

[@erinjacobs3289]

I was there and I’ve never heard Bobby Dodd louder!!! We were all screaming with everything we had! Go jackets🐝🐝

[@Forward1862]

As was I. I'll never forget that night. That stadium was as loud and crazy as I had ever seen it. Had to have been 35-40,000 of us there, all yelling and screaming for a victory. The only time in my life my heart skipped a beat was when Austin went into the endzone. I remember everyone around us was celebrating and hugging. The old guy who had been grumpy all season walking around with a finger in the air screaming, "6 AND 1! 6 AND 1!" I could go to every Georgia Tech game for the rest of my natural life and never see something like that again.

[@wima13]

The FSU kicker said at media day he practiced tackling and nobody would return a kick on him, the Austin brothers crossed the goal line together, and it was also GTs last win of the season

[@dannyschear3788]

i remember this so vividly I am a Miami fan and we lost 59-0 to clemson earlier in the day but for some reason i chose to watch this at my friends house who is a FSU fan and watching them lose and realize there season was crumbling down was amazing

[@bullymaguire6722]

danny schear Miami trash

[@good1take5]

Paul Johnson with the energy and pimp walk at the end of this is gold

[@StoneCold429]

Do Bautista HR in 2015 or Kawhi Game 7 winner

[@JevArchives]

Pleaseeee do the homerun

[@swagdaws8824]

Ibrahim pretty sure they already did one with the home run

[@StoneCold429]

nah, they did Dee Gordons but not this one

[@jimbo-fk4dq]

Honestly, a Rewinder of Batista's home run or the Jays winning against the Rangers in the 2016 ALDS would both be great.

[@haydenhattenbach8223]

nah do travis ishikawa walk off NLCS home run

[@johanfalk2875]

As a Cane, I would be the biggest liar if I told you I didn’t enjoy every second of that watching it live. I remember just bursting into laughter as he ran it back for the TD. What a time to be alive!

[@dsbakery]

Great rewind! As a GT fan, i would also add that we were dealing with a ton of injuries that year. As a cfb fan, i would also say that Aguayo deserves a little more credit for keeping them in games, especially from 2014 on.

[@hestoncjr.3560]

I have learned to appreciate Aguayo more after the way Ryan Fitzgerald is playing this year

[@SkolBuddy420]

Do the Minneapolis miracle, there’s some history there between the saints and Vikings that’s pretty interesting

[@JohnDoe-dm9bt]

As a Saints I'm starting to hate the Vikings as much as the rest of the NFC South.

[@deannobody1]

John Doe Vikings fans aren’t the biggest Saints fans, either.

[@JohnDoe-dm9bt]

@@deannobody1 Well putting a bounty on their QB in the NFC Title game will do that.

[@JohnDoe-dm9bt]

@Andrew Moore I don't think GT won a National Title or anything the year they beat FSU. That play is perfect for this series.

[@kingmo8789]

@Andrew Moore are you salty?

[@owenmurphy2745]

To anyone scrolling through the comments have a good day and if u like my comment thx bc I’ve never gotten this much before

[@jackcorcoran1778]

TaZePandaXx nah this FSU team really wasn’t expected to be a contender, I would argue that the Louisville loss spelled the end for them

[@bobsaget6252]

The Oregon game in 2014 and Louisville game in 2016 were signs of things to come.. the Alabama game in 2017 is what broke FSU and it hasn’t been fixed since

[@josepharmstrong1531]

@@jackcorcoran1778 at the time, it was considered a rebuilding year in every sense, especially after the near loss against Ole Miss.

[@reggiejohnson909]

The downfall was getting blown out by Oregon the year before

[@re4477]

Jack Corcoran the Louisville game was the nail in the coffin. FSU has been a walking corpse ever since.....

[@LordGame2222]

auspicious that I'm getting recommended this video just after that debacle in Dublin

[@ediancleycosta5615]

Do a rewind on 1994 missed penalty by Baggio in the World Cup final

[@Zebrasaur]

YESSSSS

[@Bwildthing99]

I literally could make it 100 likes lol

[@zacharyturner2944]

They only rewind real sports lmao

[@Jimmy-Mc]

I was there, and this game is a core memory for my love of college football. The 2-5 GT team had nothing to lose in a season where they had zero luck and tons of injuries. But they played like it was a playoff game, and it just shows what's so special about college football.

[@laurenyoder6760]

Was at this game as a Noles fan; was at the recent one in Dublin as well. Tech just has the best last-second luck and can-do attitude against FSU. Well done yall, maybe we'll beat you next year.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

"Blocked! Snuffed! Rubbed out! Erased!" Way to rub it in 😂

[@SminkingDoctor]

I feel like the Interception to end the 2006 AFC Championship Game would make a great episode considering the history between Manning’s Colts and Brady’s Pats.

[@matthewdaley746]

That game, plus his THREE Super Bowl losses to INFERIOR quarterbacks, is why Brady will NEVER be the GOAT.

[@SminkingDoctor]

Matthew Daley I mean I wish that was true, but after six rings you gotta admit, he is the GOAT

[@matthewdaley746]

@@SminkingDoctor He also played Joe Flacco at home in the Playoffs THREE times, and, LOST TWICE, GOAT, I think not.

[@bingefest1799]

One of the best calls in College Football history as well. “What a time to be alive”.

[@myfbusters]

Bought a new FSU shirt and wore it for the first time watching this game. Never wore it again.

[@xuantong8240]

KZbin User C-289 🚨 Bandwagon Alert 🚨

[@myfbusters]

@@xuantong8240 Yep I'm a bandwagon fan alright. FSU wins one national championship and I just went down to the store and paid four years of tuition, housing, books, and university fees

[@anunimportantcomment1983]

@@myfbusters got eeeem!

[@deanreedy5307]

Can u do “how the bengals could’ve won two Super Bowls and now haven’t won a single playoff game in 20 years”

[@ryanirwin2418]

I'm an auburn fan and I watched this live with my friend who is a GT fan. Before the kick I said " wouldn't it be crazy if they ran it back like auburn did a few years ago?". When they did I lost my mind

[@carmacksanderson3937]

As a current GT student, I'm kicking myself for not realizing that this would've been a great video to have. Anyways, glad it's here now

[@aaroncatron2306]

That face Paul Johnson makes as he goes to midfield is hilarious, and also the only time in his life he ever showed any emotion.

[@rajrawat5023]

Could you please do a rewinder on the 2014 world cup match between Germany and Brazil

[@Claricio]

Raj Rawat it was a blowout what moment would you pick from that game? Lol

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Last country treated that badly by Germans was Poland.

[@paulcalixte2223]

@@Claricio Klose's goal making him the all-time World Cup top scorer

[@johnlee7377]

@@paulcalixte2223 That wouldn't really work. The whole point of this series is that the whole video builds towards one single intense MOMENT in history that had huge impacts on the season/tournament. Not a whole game, or a player statistic. Examples are like a game winning goal, final second buzzer beater, last second sprint. Yk what I mean? That game was a big game sure, but doesn't fit this particular series. A documentary would be a better fit.

[@Knealeriley]

Matt Clary the third or fourth goal were particularly demoralizing

[@ravex24]

How have you not done Cal/Stanford's "The Play"?

[@Ccornelius5862]

It's probably hard to find footage of the game other than that play

[@ravex24]

@@Ccornelius5862 Why would it be hard to find? That game was played in 1982, not 1882. Anyways, how easy is it to find? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJrbppmOesymasU

[@InfamousHorse]

KTO did a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJi7i599Z7mobqc

[@brianpacos4072]

Who cares, the pac is in the back

[@ravex24]

@@brianpacos4072 Not sure what your comment/opinion has to do with one of the most entertaining plays in all of sports history.

[@sabsters2020]

Do the Michigan MSU blocked punt the week before!!

[@treebolne9910]

I love the rewinds. It is my favourite format

[@toledoseahawks3348]

chart party is better. But clearly the second best.

[@stainrode]

Thanks for bringing it back 😪

[@ryanplatt5148]

The only 2 points I don’t think y’all covered was that the Austin twins crossed the goal line together and Richard A. actually made fun of the Alabama kicker after the iron bowl kick 6 saying that he could make a tackle on a return man (he is seen in this clip doing the helicopter and missing the tackle)

[@brentgranger7856]

Having not seen this game or known its outcome, I expected the kick to go wide right.

[@imbigful]

Watching this as GT loses to The Citadel. Tough scene.

[@gagejernigan5277]

Aaaaaaand that one hurt

[@NoodleJab]

We'll always have FSU, baby. Probably the best football game I've ever been to. Lance Austin scored the touchdown right in front of the section I was sitting in, and then everything after that is a delirious blur. I think the cops had to run us off the field eventually

[@mrjaming]

Do Jose Bautista's bat flip in Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS

[@benjaminrenford3492]

jms he did already

[@mrjaming]

@@benjaminrenford3492 When?

[@theleelife313]

If you notice Lance Austin crosses the goal line with his twin brother Lawrence. It's like a Disney movie moment.

[@OhighOSkater]

That VHS rewinder is the bees knees. I haven’t watched a VHS in years but I feel like I need one

[@lukemertes6152]

I’m a huge sports fan so I love your vids😊

[@SubmarineZues]

Paul Johnson is goat for the tongue at the end

[@ActiYT]

Shoutout algorithm for the new channel to binge

[@jnerdsblog]

1:44 Wolfpack being FSU's kryptonite is my favorite part of ACC history.

[@Redmenace96]

Scrolled down about 50 comments. No GT fans. Just fans of this channel? This game was epic, and the last high water mark for GT? Not a college fan, actually, but I dig the ACC games. Much more personality and fun than the SEC. Reminds me of AFL v NFL pre-SB era.

[@xdgaming70]

I was watching all the games that weren’t this one (I didn’t know this was being played) and when I tuned into this game; this was the only play I saw. Being from Atlanta, I really jumped up for this play.

[@jaredmitchell5020]

Do a Rewind of the Michigan Vs Michigan State game; Oct 17 2015. Legendary

[@kathic6402]

He has trouble with the snap!

[@nicholaskling2425]

Kind of upset you didn't include the interview of Aguyo saying he's an athlete and there's no way he'd miss a tackle

[@wessparkmon2395]

I was worried this wouldn't have sassy, tongue out Paul Johnson. Thank you

[@josephmiller9180]

As a Nole fan, It pained me to watch this. But, I appreciate the detail that went into it.

[@zachhatten261]

I think this was the moment that broke Aguayo. As a Bucs fan, we know he was not the same kicker that was on FSU

[@m35926]

This was also a week after the Michigan-Michigan State muffed punt return for a touchdown. That was a crazy 7 days.

[@macpack144]

Can you do a rewinder for the miracle at Michigan. That was a big day in my life. Not for the game, but I always enjoy the game.

[@BigAddy]

As a Miami hurricanes fan I remember laughing when seeing that Georgia tech of all teams had beaten FSU

[@shoked99]

Live for this. Teams that are "supposed to" win getting beat, especially at the last second.

[@RETRO_BELL]

One thing that hurt FSU is changing away from those original uniforms.... They were so perfect

[@krb961]

Simply put: 4th: 0:10: 4th and 2 #4/#7 Michigan State vs #10/#12 Michigan MSU 21, Mich 23 Whoa he has trouble with the snap, and the ball if free. It’s picked by Michigan State, Jalen Watts Jackson, and he SCORES. On the last play of the GAME, UNBELIEVABLE.

[@TheShire26]

Steve Gleason’s blocked punt and Onside kick to open the second half of the super bowl.

[@stephenlewis2975]

I was at the Game that night it was wild I won't forget

[@maxlockett6732]

While this was happening my dad raged and threw his beer at the fence

[@ryandomsalla1037]

Pitt's Kicker's name got me every time

[@DonDotto99]

I was watching the game on my bed with my 2 month old lying next to me. I jumped up and downed and almost launched her into the ceiling. A moment I will never forget. GO JACKETS!

[@jamesknix]

Man I miss that option offense

[@Ckbruinfan]

Possible Ideas that deserve a deep rewind, for your consideration: -2005 Champions League Final -Hail Flutie -Dave Roberts “The Steal”

[@fukyomammason]

5:27 Blewitt is such a good name for a kicker.

[@roboninja3194]

How is there not a rewinder on the Pats 25 point super bowl comeback win? Or Lebron's block/Kyrie's 3 in 2016 finals? Both epic sports moments that are well deserved.

[@IngeniousIgneous]

I got tickets to the ACC title game the previous season. Watching that loss made rushing the field for this one so much better

[@nickscope27]

Cmon sbnation you guys have to do 2017 World Series game 5, it was such a good game and started by 2 Cy Young winners, who got hammered by the amazing offenses. Then the double comebacks by the Astros and then the 9th inning comeback by the Dodgers. It also would decide who would win the World Series, because LA had 2 games at home so if they won, they would win. Houston had JV for game 6 so the implications of game 5 would be huge.

[@matthewdaley746]

That was the game that truly exposed Clayton Kershaw for the fraud that he was, for all his greatness, he kept vanishing in the Playoffs.

[@newsomberman4983]

Jimbo was a really good coach. I think Florida State may have made a mistake getting rid of him. But hey, now you guys have Mike Norvell!

[@baileysmith1297]

They need to do a deep rewind of the 2015 MSU VS U of M game. Greatest finish to a football game ever.

[@VaydaladaVodalada]

Easily.

[@ethanwhitman7956]

I know you’ve already done superbowl 49, but the nfc championship game leading up to it was arguably an even better game. It was also the game that almost turned Seattle into a dynasty

[@zayinrm]

The CMU @ OK State 2016 is a pretty wild finish that's pretty underrated.

[@aaronredda549]

FSU had a double digit win season in 2010 before 2012. Jimbos first season they beat SC in chick fli a bowl for tenth win

[@themichaelcrowley]

This was the first college football game I ever watched and it was GREAT

[@rom7633]

Thank you so much for this. Tech just lost against an FCS school so some cheering up is so welcome

[@jakeblevins5476]

Michigan vs Michigan State with the fumble on the snap of the punt turning into a game winning touchdown

[@bingyt7703]

Do a rewinder on the Michigan State Michigan punt. Like so they can see

[@ericsilver9401]

You should do "the creation of SB nation deserves a deep rewind"

[@stephennolin5345]

you should stop. its not going to happen.

[@ericsilver9401]

@@stephennolin5345 you non believer

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Jon Bois' Disinterest In His Fans Deserves A Deep Rewind

[@stephennolin5345]

@@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. now THAT would be good

[@nicholasruhling6429]

I remember the GT-ND game when the announcers wouldn't stop praising Georgia Tech. It made that Notre Dame victory particularly great

[@victorylama7825]

When he mentions a guy you went to elementary, middle and high school with

[@JoeVideoed]

Which 1?

[@lucasray1529]

Do Kawhi Leonard's game winning shot against the 76ers

[@xdgaming70]

Lucas Ray It isn’t even 2020 yet. Give it 2-3 years.

[@jcpeters9007]

I can’t wait for them to describe the lucky bounce in extreme detail

[@mohamedcoulibaly5774]

TEAM CLASSIC SONIC they did the JR Smith moment in the finals 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@xdgaming70]

Mohamed Coulibaly Yeah, but that was looked at the beginning of the next years playoffs (2019) so it wasn't too far off of a calendar year.

[@IngeniousIgneous]

Rewinder: Mentions GT defense Me (involuntarily): FIRE TED ROOF

[@tiger5869]

This is why I loved Paul Johnson Georgia Tech

[@allanyoung380]

As a Gators fan I find this very entertaining

[@samwert2316]

Was that a coach at the end sticking out his tongue??? Lol

[@porsche911sbs]

Paul Johnson, yeah

[@imthebause]

What a time to be aliiiive!

[@Tanks.With.Teeth.Malloy]

Re-winder on WVU vs Louisville in 2005. Triple OT thriller.

[@bigcoupon421]

Bautista's HR against Texas, Crosby's Golden Goal, Kuznetsov's OT winner against the penguins, all amazing choices

[@tylernero6671]

I was in a study room at Ga Tech when this happened, my classmates went and encouraged me to come but I had to much work to do because it is GT after all.

[@tylernero6671]

Also Aguayo wasn't even the best kicker in this game.

[@nathanfigueroa7160]

Do a rewind on the Texas AM LSU 7OT game the most amazing emotional rollercoaster ever

[@tommyfries4673]

the long history between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals (Crosby/Ovechkin) but the 2018 Caps/Pens Game 6 OT series winner needs a deep rewind!!

[@matthewdaley746]

I think if that game could be featured in a future collapse video featuring the Penguins.

[@matthewmccarthy9283]

Thank you for including CPJ's tongue wag at the end before cutting the tape.

[@onlyfranzfans7193]

Rip my favorite team the noles hey where so good and now they blow leads

[@andilemathebula8734]

2008 Brazil Grand Prix deserves a deep rewind

[@ALSDI2]

Do Leblock game 7 nba finals 2016 come on

[@jhawk889]

Rewinder on Iowa's two straight blocked field goals against Northern Iowa in 2009

[@the20gage83]

If you’re doing this game do Michigan state vs Michigan the same year.