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The trophy will make a perfect bookend for the one the basketball Gators won by beating UCLA for the national championship in Indianapolis last spring. Both have confetti landing on my head," athletic director Jeremy Foley said. I can't believe I can talk about it without jinxing us. Obviously, things had to break our way to even get here. Tressel's team, meanwhile, looked as if it belonged at the Holiday Bowl, because it took this night off.

Given 51 days to prepare, the Buckeyes were confused from the get-go once Florida got the ball. In the first football matchup between these schools -- they've both played the sport for plus years -- the Gators emphatically stopped Ohio State's game winning streak. The Buckeyes beat a pair of No. Ohio State hoped to win its fifth national title, having taken it behind Maurice Clarett in But these Buckeyes looked completely flummoxed by Florida's frenetic offense at the outset.

Trying to match up with the Gators' shifting formations, they often jumped around at the line and still were out of position. Leak gladly took advantage of the confusion, picking wide-open receivers at will and hitting his first nine passes. Criticized most of his career for a lack of fire, the guy with the soft, green eyes seemed real comfortable. By the end, the numbers were numbing. Florida outgained the Buckeyes yards to 82, led in first downs and time of possession to Meyer's gadgets made it easy pickings for the Gators.

They came out in a five-wide set after Ginn's kickoff return, and Leak hit Baker with a tying, yard touchdown pass.

The next time they touched the ball, the Gators let Leak, Tebow and scatback Percy Harvin all take direct snaps from center. Harvin later tucked it under his right arm -- the one with a lion tattoo -- and powered for a 4-yard TD.

A flanker reverse by Andre Caldwell helped Florida move to a third-and-goal at the 2 as the first quarter ended. When the second period began, Meyer immediately reached into his bag of tricks. Florida put three running backs directly behind Leak -- a power-I-plus -- and gave the ball to the last one. DeShawn Wynn scored on the first play of the quarter, plunging into the end zone right in front of the Gators' band, for a stunning lead. Ohio State returned to its roots and ran the ball.

The game will be on ESPN. Monday, Jan. For reference, here's the schedule for CFP top 25 announcements: 7 p. Tuesday, Nov. Sunday, Dec. College football rankings: Preseason Top 25 for the season It's time for a very early look at the college football season. And yet, at the end of it all, we have a matchup between what are considered the best two teams in college basketball: No.

Ironically, this is a matchup college basketball fans were supposed to see earlier in the season; naturally, it was canceled because of COVID Regardless, you couldn't have asked for a better end to the season. That said, only one team can claim eternal March Madness glory. Here's everything you need to know about the final game of the season:.

Tipoff for the national title game Gonzaga and Baylor is p. ET on Monday, April 5. CBS will broadcast the national title game in MORE: Gonzaga vs.