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Tebow leads Gators in his final home game
Associated Press
2009-11-29 02:36 PM
University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow threw for three touchdowns and ran for two scores in his final home game, as the Gators beat rival Florida State 37-10 in college football Saturday.

The No.1-ranked Gators notched their sixth consecutive victory in the heated rivalry and stayed unbeaten heading into next week's Southeastern Conference showdown against No. 2 Alabama. They also extended the nation's longest winning streak to 22 games and improved to 12-0 for just the second time in school history.

Oklahoma 27, No. 11 Oklahoma State 0

In Norman, Oklahoma, DeMarco Murray ran for two touchdowns as Oklahoma knocked rival Oklahoma State out of contention for its first appearance in the Bowl Championship Series final.

Ryan Broyles returned a punt 88 yards for a score as the Cowboys fell completely flat with their worst offensive performance of the decade.

No. 4 TCU 51, New Mexico 10

In Fort Worth, Texas, Andy Dalton matched a career high with four touchdown passes as Texas Christian wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 71 years.

Dalton threw two TDs to Antoine Hicks in a 12-second span, as the Horned Frogs made a bid for the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar bowls.

Georgia 30, No. 7 Georgia Tech 24

In Atlanta, Georgia took a page out of Georgia Tech's playbook, rushing for 339 yards to upset the Yellow Jackets and put a damper on the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

Washaun Ealey rushed for 183 yards, while Caleb King rambled for 166 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs reclaimed state bragging rights in a disappointing year and handed the Yellow Jackets a huge setback in what has been their best season in nearly two decades.

No. 17 LSU 33, Arkansas 30, OT

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, kicker Josh Jasper hit a 41-yard field goal with 4 seconds to go to force overtime, then made a 36-yarder in overtime to lift Louisiana State.

No. 18 BYU 26, No. 22 Utah 23, OT

In Provo, Utah, Max Hall threw a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Andrew George for Brigham Young's third victory in four years in the in-state rivalry.

South Carolina 34, No. 15 Clemson 17

In Columbia, South Carolina, Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes and South Carolina's defense slowed down Clemson star C.J. Spiller.

No. 14 Virginia Tech 42, Virginia 13

In Charlottesville, Virginia, Ryan Williams ran for 182 yards and four touchdowns and Virginia Tech beat Virginia in what was likely Al Groh's last game as Cavaliers coach.

No. 19 Miami 31, South Florida 10

In Tampa, Florida, Javarris James rushed for two touchdowns, Jacory Harris threw for two more, and Miami took a big early lead on the way to beating South Florida.

Mississippi State 41, No. 20 Mississippi 27

In Starkville, Mississippi, Little-used backup quarterback Chris Relf accounted for three touchdowns, Anthony Dixon set the Mississippi State single-season rushing record and the Bulldogs earned an Egg Bowl upset.

North Carolina St. 28, No. 23 North Carolina 27

In Raleigh, North Carolina, Russell Wilson threw four touchdown passes and Alan-Michael Cash blocked a field goal with about 5 minutes left to help North Carolina State upset North Carolina.

No. 24 USC 21, UCLA 7

In Los Angeles, Malcolm Smith returned one of Southern California's three interceptions 62 yards for an early touchdown, and the Trojans regained their defensive pride while maintaining their city dominance.

No. 25 Houston 73, Rice 14

In Houston, Case Keenum threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in the first half and Houston clinched the Conference USA West division title.

 
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