Seminoles Blank Alabama 41-0, Await Opponent in BCS title game

The #1 Florida State Seminoles defeated #2 Alabama 41-0 in the season 2 SEC Championship Game last night. The victory, FSU's and Coach UTVOL54's 27th consecutive in RUTS4, earns the Seminoles a return trip to the BCS National Championship Game in Miami. They will face the winner of tonight's Pac 12 title game between #3 USC and #4 Oregon.

Backup tailback Jermaine Thomas hauls in an 18 yard TD pass 

The Seminoles took control of the game early, building a 7-0 lead after their first drive. But, it was the FSU defense that took a close game in the first half and created separation.

The Noles defense (which is giving up an average of 9.2 points-per-game this season) had 9 sacks on the night and forced 4 turnovers, holding Alabama to 87 yards of total offense and -11 yards rushing. Heisman candidate Trent Richardson was held in check and the Tide only stepped foot on FSU's side of the 50 yard line once all night.

One of 9 sacks by FSU's defense.

"I was really pleased with how our defense stepped up tonight," said a Gatorade-soaked Coach UTVOL54. "We've got a good offense, but as a team, we understand that it's our defense that can make this a special season."

The versatile Noles offense put up reasonable numbers, but Alabama's stout defense was able to hold FSU RB Chris Thompson (14 car, 57 yds) in check for the most part. But, the Noles were able to make big plays, build a lead, and force Alabama into a passing game.

The loss will likely send Alabama to the Capital One Bowl, and send LSU to the Sugar Bowl.

"We had a great season," said Tide Coach zeejaydee. "It's not over yet, and we want to go out with a bowl win! A 12-win season, for this team, would be something special. We're disappointed we came up short tonight though."

Coach UTVOL54 will be anxiously waiting to see who his team will play in Miami.