Penn State vs. Florida State 2005 GAME STORY (Orange Bowl)

The coaching match-up that may never again happen for as long as college football exists. Where the two head coaches going at it may have been legendary, the bowl draw for Penn State fans almost seemed to be a slap in the face to go against an 8-4 team from the ACC. But it was without question, the two best teams this year were playing each other in the Rose Bowl, and the Nittany Lions were on the outside looking in. Nonetheless, this game had seemingly everything to it, and the Seminoles came to play. There was plenty of hype, the coaching match-up, great offensive plays, great defensive plays, great special teams plays, in game storylines that affected the narrative, unlikely heroes, and key injuries. And then of course the three overtimes it took for the Blue and White to solidify and complete the magic of the 2005 season.
Penn State's Top Performers:
Michael Robinson: 21 of 39, 253 yards, TD, Int. .. 17 carries, 21 yards
Austin Scott: 26 carries, 110 yards, 2 TDs
Jordan Norwood: 6 catches, 110 yards
Anwar Phillips: 4 tackles, 3 PDs
Penn State capped an incredible 11-1 season with the bowl victory over Florida State and did it in even more unbelievable style. The Nittany Lions finished with a number 3 national ranking in the AP Poll. Florida State settled with an 8-5 mark for the year, having staked claim as the ACC champions for the '05 season.

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Florida State and Wide Right: name a more iconic duo

[@alexross1120]

Great KZbin channel, always bringing back the best games for us to enjoy. Thanks again

[@dereklatshaw3017]

I'll never forget when Posluszny went out, thought it was over. Remember them showing this same shot of #45 and thinking, "good luck kid", and then my dad said, "he's supposed to be pretty good too". Yea, Sean Lee, turned out pretty good lol

[@Lavarpsu10]

Wait, did both kickers miss the extra point after the 2nd OT? I don’t remember if it was blocked or what.

[@robertrock8778]

Noles kicker SUCKED!

[@Lavarpsu10]

Both kickers sucked 😂