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[QUOTE="HRE Otto IV, post: 1866317, member: 5685"]
The end of the Clemson game is an interesting point.

A FG ends the game. A missed FG leaves Auburn needing 76 yards to win the game. However a blocked FG could reduce that distance needed or even have Clemson trailing if it is returned all the way. A 34 yard FG in CFB is less likely to be converted than in the NFL by a long shot. As is a blocked FG, which I have seen too often happen in end of game situations.

A 1st down ends the game. Gaining zero yards leaves Auburn needing 83 yards to win the game. And obviously gaining or losing yards would change what Auburn would need. As could a fumble or an INT, either of which could be returned for a TD. Although an INT could make the distance greater as well.

IMO given the situation and the fact that you have Watson, the safer play was to go for it. But Clemson should have put the ball in Watson's hands instead of calling that play which had no chance at getting a first down. Also the 3rd down call was dumb as it killed the clock.
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