The showdown in the Sunshine State between Florida and Florida State delivered big-time playmaking, tense moments and some questionable officiating in the final minutes.
As Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee roared with fans from both schools, the Gators needed a critical fourth-down conversion down deep in their own territory. The officials appeared to grant Florida an early Christmas gift when Seminoles defensive back Jarques McClellion was flagged on pass interference call that was questionable at best on fourth-and-18, giving Florida an automatic first down.
