Top 5 Craziest College Football Plays of All Time (VIDEOS)

College football is known for its unpredictability, passion, and unforgettable moments that leave fans speechless. Some plays are so incredible that they go down in history as the wildest ever seen on the field. Here are the top 5 craziest college football plays that still have fans talking.

1. The “Kick Six” – Auburn vs. Alabama (2013)
The 2013 Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama was a nail-biter until the very last second. With the game tied 28-28, Alabama attempted a 57-yard field goal to win it. The kick fell short, and Auburn’s Chris Davis caught the ball in the end zone, returning it 109 yards for a touchdown. This play, known as the “Kick Six,” ended Alabama’s national championship hopes and became one of the most iconic moments in college football history.

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2. The “Hail Flutie” – Boston College vs. Miami (1984)
In 1984, Boston College’s Doug Flutie threw a 48-yard “Hail Mary” pass as time expired to beat Miami 47-45. Flutie scrambled out of the pocket and heaved the ball into the end zone, where Gerard Phelan caught it for the game-winning touchdown. The play earned Flutie the Heisman Trophy and remains one of the most legendary moments in college football.

3. The “Bluegrass Miracle” – LSU vs. Kentucky (2002)
With only two seconds left on the clock and LSU trailing 30-27, quarterback Marcus Randall threw a desperation 74-yard pass. The ball was tipped by a Kentucky defender and miraculously caught by LSU’s Devery Henderson, who ran it into the end zone for a game-winning touchdown. The “Bluegrass Miracle” stunned Kentucky fans, who had already begun celebrating their presumed victory.

4. The “Statue of Liberty” Play – Boise State vs. Oklahoma (2007)
Boise State pulled off one of the most unforgettable upsets in college football history during the 2007 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma. On a crucial two-point conversion in overtime, Boise State ran a trick play known as the “Statue of Liberty.” Quarterback Jared Zabransky faked a pass with one hand while handing off the ball behind his back to Ian Johnson, who ran into the end zone for the win. This play sealed Boise State’s 43-42 victory and shocked the college football world.

The “Play” – Cal vs. Stanford (1982)
No list of crazy college football plays would be complete without “The Play.” In 1982, during the annual rivalry game between Cal and Stanford, the Golden Bears executed a five-lateral kickoff return as time expired to win 25-20. The wild sequence ended with Cal’s Kevin Moen running through the Stanford band, which had prematurely entered the field, to score the game-winning touchdown. “The Play” is widely considered the most chaotic and legendary finish in college football history.

These unforgettable moments have left an indelible mark on college football, reminding us why this sport is so beloved. Whether it’s a last-second miracle or a perfectly executed trick play, these are the moments that define the game.

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