FIRST ROUND - Bracket 42 Results

BRACKET #42

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RESULTS - BRACKET 42

Round 1
(seed) year school - score

(42) 2004 Texas - 35
(2007) 1980 Brown - 14
Mack Brown vs Brown. Vince Young came into this tournament with all the hype (his 2005 Texas team is one of the favorites to win it all), but it was Derrick Johnson and the Longhorn defense taking center stage in this first round win. Brown only managed 123 total yards in the first three quarters, their two touchdowns coming on a John Woodring interception return for TD and a garbage time TD pass to TE Steve Jordan.

(983) 1982 Air Force - 25
(1066) 1983 North Carolina - 29
The undersized Air Force defense ended up being too much of an achilles heel for Ken Hatfield's offense to overcome. RBs Tyrone Anthony and Ethan Horton controlled the game from start to finish for the '83 Tar Heels. Perhaps this motivational message from hoops star Michael Jordan provided the inspiration.

(554) 1982 Maryland - 30
(1495) 1982 Hawaii - 16
Maryland head coach Bobby Ross decided to lean on RB Willie Joyner in this first round matchup against Dick Tomey and Hawaii, choosing to save Boomer Esiason's arm for the next round.

(471) 1998 Nebraska - 28
(1578) 1987 Rutgers - 11
The Nebraska defense ran the show today, dominating a Rutgers team that averaged only 15 points per game in 1987. DEs Mike Rucker and Chad Kelsay controlled the line of scrimmage and limited Rutgers RB Henry Henderson to 42 rushing yards.

(298) 2002 Alabama - 31
(1751) 2005 Miami (Ohio) - 18
Dennis Franchione's Crimson Tide rolls in this one, thanks to a loaded defense being able to contain the potent Miami (Ohio) passing attack. Ryne Robinson's exhilirating punt return for a TD in the second quarter was the Redhawks high point. Shaud Williams answered with an 80 yard TD run on the ensuing possession.

(727) 1979 Tennessee-Chattanooga - 27
(1322) 1980 North Carolina State - 19
Chattanooga head coach Joe Morrison got the better of NC State head man Monte Kiffin in this battle. RB Gwain Durden led the way for UTC with 93 yards and a touchdown.

(810) 1994 Virginia Tech - 23
(1239) 1993 Virginia - 21
Before Michael Vick, there was a QB named Maurice DeShazor in Blacksburg. DeShazor led a remarkable drive and found Antonio Freeman in the end zone to give the Hokies the lead with just over two minutes remianing. Then Cornell Brown and Waverly Jackson held Virginia RB Terry Kirby on fourth down to secure the win.

(215) 2008 Alabama - 30
(1834) 1981 Rutgers - 7
Walter Seward has seen plenty of Rutgers losses in his time, so this result probably didn't surprise him too much. NT Terrence Cody dominated the line of scrimmage by himself.

(170) 1984 Washington - 30
(1879) 1977 Southern Miss - 10
QB Hugh Millen led one of the best Washington teams in the field to an easy first round victory over Bobby Collins and the Golden Eagles.

(855) 1997 Marshall - 31
(1194) 2004 Florida - 27
In one of the best games of the first round so far, Marshall and Florida combined for over 1,100 yards of offense. WRs O.J. Small, Andre Caldwell, and Randy Moss traded big plays throughout the game, but it was RB Doug Chapman who scored the game winning touchdown on a draw play.



(682) 1989 Pittsburgh - 29
(1367) 1990 Stanford - 21
Dennis Green's Cardinal didn't have as much luck against Pitt as they did against Notre Dame in 1990. Pitt's "Swervin" Curvin Richards gouged the Stanford defense for 147 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground in a win that was more convincing than the final score indicated.

(343) 2003 Michigan - 28
(1706) 1981 Notre Dame - 15
Michigan's passing game was too much for Lou Holtz's secondary today. Braylon Edwards and Jason Avant ran by DBs Rod Bone and Davel Duerson all day long. Next!

(426) 1997 Washington - 37
(1623) 2006 Purdue - 19
Ja'Warren Hooker set the tone early by returning the opening kickoff for a TD. Brock Huard, Jerome Pathon, and the rest of the Husky offense had no trouble moving the ball on a bad Purdue defense. The first of three Curtis Painter-led Purdue teams bites the dust.

(599) 1988 LSU - 24
(1450) 2004 Arkansas - 21
Arkansas QB Matt Jones almost single-handedly pulled off the upset, accounting for over 300 yards of total offense. His 72 yard TD run in the second quarter gave the Razorbacks a 21-0 lead and seemingly a slam dunk victory, but the defense couldn't hold the lead. LSU LBs Verge Ausberry and Oliver Lawrence tightened the screws on defense and got the ball back for QB Tom Hodson to lead this final game winning TD drive.



(938) 1985 Michigan State - 19
(1111) 1995 Clemson - 20
Clemson pulls off another tournament upset thanks to the play of Brian Dawkins, Anthony Simmons and the Tiger defense. MSU RB Lorenzo White was held in check.

(87) 1983 Nebraska - 52
(1962) 2007 Houston - 19
The 2007 Houston Cougars didn't stand a chance against one of the best offenses of all time. The triplets, Turner Gill, Mike Rozier, and Irving Fryar scored at will. Look out for the "Scoring Explosion", they could go a long way in this tournament.

Round 2 Matchups-
(42) 2004 Texas vs (1066) 1983 North Carolina
(471) 1998 Nebraska vs (554) 1982 Maryland
(298) 2002 Alabama vs (727) 1979 Tennessee-Chattanooga
(215) 2008 Alabama vs (810) 1994 Virginia Tech
(170) 1984 Washington vs (855) 1997 Marshall
(343) 2003 Michigan vs (682) 1989 Pittsburgh
(426) 1997 Washington vs (599) 1988 LSU
(87) 1983 Nebraska vs (1111) 1995 Clemson

FIRST ROUND - Bracket 45 Results

BRACKET #45
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RESULTS - BRACKET 45
Round 1

(45) 1990 Georgia Tech - 41
(2004) 1995 Eastern Michigan - 17
This national championship didn't disappoint and completely dismantled a overmatched EMU team. Led by RB William Bell who had 140 and 2 touchdowns by halftime, this was a laffer from the start in one of the biggest blowouts so far in the tournament.

(980) 1978 Utah - 23
(1069) 2003 Michigan State - 21
The bad luck continues for the Spartans as in the final seconds of the game a costly fumble by Tyrell Dortch seals the fate for Jeff Smoker in the tournament. Jeff Smoker just can't make a clean jump in this game and rarely stayed on his feet. Just goes to show don't smoke.

(557) 2006 Virginia Tech - 25
(1492) 1988 Oregon - 13
A Touchdown by Terry Obee is all the Ducks could muster against this very underrated defense lead by Vince Hall's two forced fumbles and Brandon Flowers interception for a score. Despite the very average play of Sean Glennon the defense was all that was needed in this one.

(468) 2006 Tennessee - 25
(1581) 1998 Toledo - 15
Toledo finally loses! The behemoth offensive line controlled the game from the start and gave Erik Ainge all day to hit Robert Meachem and Jayson Swain for a score a piece. This Phillip Fulmer team has a good bracket and may suprise some teams in this tournament. Also Jerod Mayo had two sacks.

(301) 2007 USC - 31
(1748) 1987 UTEP - 17
This wasn't even close and Dwayne Jarrett had 220 yards in this one and the starters rested in the second half. UTEP however had one player get up for this game.

(724) 2002 Virginia - 31
(1325) 2001 Mississippi - 29
This was one of the best games of the tourny so far as Matt Schaub directed a late game drive that ended with a Heath Miller fade in the corner of the endzone to secure the win. Sophomore QB Eli Manning threw for 370,(One of three teams he will lead in this tournament) but the undersized Von Hutchins couldn't stop Miller in the end.

(813) 2006 South Carolina - 32
(1236) 2005 Nevada - 23
In a somewhat surprising offensive game the Gamecocks and Senior Sidney Rice take control of the game in the second half. Despite QB Jeff Rowe throwing for 400 yards, but a tipped pass by Eric Norwood caused a crucial interception to Fred Bennett to seal the victory.

(212) 1998 Texas A&M - 36
(1837) 1996 Missouri - 13
Corby Jones had fits all day against the Aggies and Dante Hall and Ja'Mar Toombs pounded away for 320 yards rushing. Randy McCown found Sir Parker in the 1st quarter and the route was on. Warrick Holdman and Dat Nguyen pounded poor Corby. So another blowout in this bracket.

(173) 1985 Miami - 45
(1876) 2003 Houston - 19
Another game in this particular region and another blowout Kevin Kolb's Cougars were fed to the very powerful 85 Canes. Testeverde shredded the very pourous Coug D. Michael Irvin, Brian Blades and Brett Perriman were all over 120 yards and Alonzo Highsmith ran for 162, and all rested in the second half. Also the great Jerome Brown was a constant in the Coug backfield. This is a team to be reckoned with.

(852) 2000 West Virginia - 32
(1197) 1998 North Carolina State - 31
This game was back and forth all game and the team that had the ball last was sure to win and that was the case. Despite Senior Torry Holt's 228 yards and a spectacular one hand grab is wasn't enough to stop Avon "Superman" Coburne and the Mountaineers. The play by play on the Holt play is the best I have ever heard.

(685) 2004 Wisconsin - 21
(1364) 2007 South Carolina - 17
It came down to a late forced fumble by Jim Leonhard on Cory Boyd's rush to secure the victory for the Badgers. So despite high expectations the 2007 can't make it two in row in this bracket for the Gamecocks. A spokesperson for South Carolina commented on the situation with the Gamecocks.


(340) 1996 Washington - 37
(1709) 2005 Stanford - 17
Another blowout, Corey Dillon rushed for 210 and Stanford used this opportunity to showcase their school it was more exciting then thier effort.

(429) 1978 North Texas - 23
(1620) 1980 Western Michigan - 14
Jenny's team scoreboards Joel as the Mean Green beat the Broncos.Hayden Fry is coaching this North Texas team, but he choose the Stanford way of doing things instead of focusing on the Game and The Broncos couldn't regulate the weather.


(596) 1995 Oregon - 21
(1453) 2002 North Texas - 18
Could have been an all North Texas second round matchup here. Thank God it isn't! Patrick Johnson ends this game on a great kickoff return. But the very musically acclaimed UNT had a great halftime show.

(941) 2000 Boise State - 32
(1108) 1978 Mississippi State - 22
The Broncos wrestled this one away from the Bulldogs, but in 1978 the talent of the halftime show was better then the Dave Marler led Bulldogs, so the Bulldogs signed a letter of intent with one of the stars at halftime. Welcome back!



(84) 1982 Nebraska - 51
(1965) 1996 Louisiana-Lafayette - 14
Whoa. This 1982 Nebraska team might be a sleeper. The 1983 team gets all the historical acclaim, but this team might have been just as good. WB Irving Fryar was the difference this one and one of the UL-Lafayette defenders stated it best in this comment "it was like chasing dragonflies on Campus. We just couldn't get him!"

Round 2 Matchups-
(45) 1990 Georgia Tech vs (980) 1978 Utah
(468) 2006 Tennessee vs (557) 2006 Virginia Tech
(301) 2007 USC vs (724) 2002 Virginia
(212) 1998 Texas A&M vs (813) 2006 South Carolina
(173) 1985 Miami vs (852) 2000 West Virginia
(340) 1996 Washington vs (685) 2004 Wisconsin
(429) 1978 North Texas vs (596) 1995 Oregon
(84) 1982 Nebraska vs (941) 2000 Boise State

FIRST ROUND - Bracket 62 Results

BRACKET #62

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RESULTS - BRACKET 62
Round 1
(seed) year school - score

(62) 1999 Nebraska - 38
(1987) 1982 Oklahoma State - 11
This one was over as soon as the Cornhuskers took the field. Jimmy Johnson's defense wasn't ready for prime time and C Dominic Raiola dominated DL Brent Guy in the trenches. Sophomore QB Eric Crouch ran for 112 yards and three touchdowns.

(963) 1997 USC - 19
(1086) 1991 West Virginia - 17
In one of the uglier games of the tournament so far, USC linebacker Chris Claiborne made the difference with 13 tackles. He shadowed RB Adrian Murrell all game long and made the game winning tackle on fourth down on the Mountaineers final possession.

(574) 1985 BYU - 27
(1475) 2006 Tulsa - 17
BYU QB Robbie Bosco paced a workmanlike offense that looked like it was holding back for the later rounds. There wasn't even a hint of panic on LaVell Edwards' face when QB Paul Smith found WR Idris Moss for a 27-yard TD that cut the BYU lead down to 20-17 late in the third quarter. Then Vai Sikahema delivered the knockout punch (much like his knockout of Jose Canseco) with an 11-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.

(451) 2001 South Carolina - 24
(1598) 1992 Auburn - 15
If Pat Dye's Auburn Tigers had brought as much energy to this game as their mascot Aubie, they might have had a chance. Instead, RB Andrew Pinnock ran up, around, over, and through the Auburn defense all day long.



(318) 1999 Tennessee - 30
(1731) 1977 Arkansas State - 10
Tennessee wasted no time putting away this out-matched Arkansas State team. The RB duo of Jamal Lewis and Travis Henry accounted for over 200 yards on the ground.

(707) 1998 Virginia Tech - 28
(1342) 2003 New Mexico - 17
The Virginia Tech defense was the story here. UNM RB DonTrell Moore was taken out of the game early thanks to a Pierson Prioleau blocked punt that he returned for a touchdown. Lobo QB Casey Kelly had no chance against the pass rush of Hokie bookends Corey Moore and John Engelberger.

(830) 1993 Indiana - 19
(1219) 2004 New Mexico - 15
Rocky Long's Lobos take another hit in the tournament, with the 2004 team getting eliminated immediately after the 2003 team bit the dust. Indiana's defense, paced by LB Charles Beauchamp, were able to corrall RB DonTrell Moore.



(195) 1985 Iowa - 37
(1854) 2008 Louisiana Tech - 14
Hayden Fry's 1985 Hawkeyes are a team to watch in this tournament. The run pass duo of QB Chuck Long and RB Ronnie Harmon looked great against rookie coach Derek Dooley's defense.

(190) 1992 Texas A&M - 23
(1859) 1987 TCU - 10
The Wrecking Crew was every bit as good as advertised. Sam Adams and company held the potent TCU ground game to only 26 rushing yards. TCU coach Jim Wacker was not pleased.

(835) 1999 Colorado State - 29
(1214) 1994 Georgia - 26
Georgia RB Terrell Davis, who some Rams players were calling "overrated" prior to the game, never got loose in this one. He was held to 64 meaningless yards, placing the entire burden on QB Eric Zeier. Zeier played well, but not well enough. The Dawg defense couldn't stop Colorado State down the stretch and QB Matt Newton found WR Dallas Davis for the game winning touchdown.

(702) 1977 Colorado State - 24
(1347) 1986 Texas Tech - 17
Another Colorado State advances to the second round. The '77 edition, coached by Sark Arslanian, picked up the win thanks to the play of their defense.

(323) 2002 Notre Dame - 25
(1726) 1990 Western Michigan - 15
The 2002 Notre Dame formula for winning games was to rely on the defense to force turnovers. Shane Walton didn't let anybody down. The senior picked off two Brad Tayles passes and LB Derek Curry forced two fumbles as the Irish defense outscored the offense yet again.



(446) 1990 BYU - 39
(1603) 1988 Oregon State - 21
The 1990 BYU team is another sleeper in Bracket 62, if for no other reason than their high scoring offense. QB Ty Detmer threw for 436 yards and 4 touchdowns against a bad Beaver defense.

(579) 1979 Wake Forest - 21
(1470) 1981 Iowa State - 19
Somehow, Wake Forest coach John Mackovic managed to pull this game out. Despite failing to score a single point on three trips to the red zone, the Deacons still had enough fire power to reach the end zone three times on big plays.

(958) 1989 Oregon - 29
(1091) 1994 Syracuse - 21
Syracuse needs to find some coaching. Despite bringing some great players, the Orange are already 0-fer-3 in this tournament. This time it's WR Marvin Harrison and RB Kirby Dar Dar going home. Despite a solid '94 season, LB Antwaune Ponds was no match for Oregon RB Derek Loville, who piled up 143 yards on the soft Syracuse D.

(67) 1985 Florida - 27
(1982) 1984 Michigan State - 10
The 1985 Gators might have had their SEC title stripped due to NCAA violations, but that doesn't disqualify them from this tournament. Coach Galen Hall's defense was dominant in this contest, and QB Kerwin Bell was as elusive in the pocket as ever. At least the 1984 Spartans will be home in time to support their Cheer Squad in the Championships.

Round 2 Matchups-
(62) 1999 Nebraska vs (963) 1997 USC
(451) 2001 South Carolina vs (574) 1985 BYU
(318) 1999 Tennessee vs (707) 1998 Virginia Tech
(195) 1985 Iowa vs (830) 1993 Indiana
(190) 1992 Texas A&M vs (835) 1999 Colorado State
(323) 2002 Notre Dame vs (702) 1977 Colorado State
(446) 1990 BYU vs (579) 1979 Wake Forest
(67) 1985 Florida vs (958) 1989 Oregon

FIRST ROUND - Bracket 51 Results

BRACKET #51

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RESULTS - BRACKET 51

Round 1
(seed) year school - score

(78) 1986 Miami - 30
(1971) 1977 Dartmouth - 7

(947) 1995 UCLA - 27
(1102) 1978 Brown - 21

(590) 2004 Texas Tech - 31
(1459) 1991 Arizona State - 20

(435) 1979 North Carolina - 25
(1614) 2000 Michigan State - 12

(334) 1984 Nebraska - 30
(1715) 1996 Cincinnati - 11

(691) 2004 Virginia - 27
(1358) 1979 Arizona - 16

(846) 1995 Auburn - 25
(1203) 1979 Missouri - 21

(179) 2002 Texas - 30
(1870) 1980 Tennessee - 14

(206) 1988 West Virginia - 37
(1843) 1991 Rutgers - 14

(819) 1982 Miami - 26
(1230) 2001 Clemson - 20

(718) 1991 Stanford - 26
(1331) 1981 South Carolina - 17

(307) 1982 Auburn - 19
(1742) 1982 Miami (OH) - 13

(462) 2002 Maryland - 34
(1587) 1982 Long Beach State - 14

(563) 1998 Purdue - 28
(1486) 1981 Colgate - 19

(974) 1977 Brown - 22
(1075) 1982 San Diego State - 18

(51) 1995 Florida - 45
(1998) 1998 Rice - 13

Round 2 Matchups-
(78) 1986 Miami vs (947) 1995 UCLA
(435) 1979 North Carolina vs (590) 2004 Texas Tech
(334) 1984 Nebraska vs (691) 2004 Virginia
(179) 2002 Texas vs (846) 1995 Auburn
(206) 1988 West Virginia vs (819) 1982 Miami
(307) 1982 Auburn vs (718) 1991 Stanford
(462) 2002 Maryland vs (563) 1998 Purdue
(51) 1995 Florida vs (974) 1977 Brown