Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter was something of an anti-climax, with the result having more or less been decided. Nebraska backup quarterback Brook Berringer came in to relieve Frazier and led the Huskers on two more scoring drives, the latter of which he capped himself with a 3-yard scoring run, and the Huskers led 62-18. Reidel Anthony of Florida returned the ensuing kickoff 92 yards to end the scoring.
Florida attempted a two-point conversion, but the quarterback was sacked and appeared to fumble. Nebraska defensive tackle Christian Peter recovered to return it for two points but the play had been blown dead.
Third-string quarterback Matt Turman drove the Huskers to the Florida goal line before taking a knee to run out the clock. Nebraska won 62-24 and claimed a second consecutive national championship. They were the first team to win back-to-back titles since Alabama in 1978-1979. As of 2010, the 1994 and 1995 Nebraska teams remain the only undefeated and untied - as well as the only consensus - back-to-back national champions since Oklahoma in 1955 and 1956.
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