Game Summary
Florida State scored first following a 25 yard touchdown run by Lorenzo Booker, making it 7-0 FSU. UCLA responded just 34 seconds later after quarterback Patrick Cowan threw a 78 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Breazell to tie the game at 7. With 20 seconds left in the first quarter, Justin Medlock kicked a 46 yard field goal to put the Bruins up 10-7.
With 12:20 left in the half, Gary Cismesia kicked a 39 yard field goal to tie the game at 10. With 8:40 left in the half, Cowan found wide receiver Junior Taylor for a 7 yard touchdown pass, to put UCLA up 17-10. With 2:34 in the half, Justin Medlock nailed a 19 yard field goal, increasing UCLA's lead to 20-10. Florida State answered with a 21 yard field goal from Gary Cismesia before halftime, making it 20-13 UCLA.
In the third quarter, Cismesia kicked a 36 yard field goal, pulling FSU to within 20-16. With 8:58 left in the quarter, Lawrence Timmons recovered a blocked punt, and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown, giving FSU a 23-20 lead. Chane Moline later scored on a 8 yard touchdown run, as UCLA reclaimed the lead at 27-23.
In the fourth quarter, Drew Weatherford threw a 30 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Carr, and Florida State took a 30-27 lead with 9:46 left in the game. Lorenzo Booker added a 3 yard touchdown run with 6:17, to increase the lead to 37-27. With 5:04 left in the game, Florida State sealed the deal with an 86 yard interception return by cornerback Tony Carter, making the final score 44-27, FSU.
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