Florida vs. Florida State · 1997-01-02

Florida 52–20 Florida State (W) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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New Orleans, not Tempe

At the Louisiana Superdome on January 2, 1997, Florida beat Florida State 52–20 to claim the 1996 national championship. Florida's retrospective reports Wuerffel's 306 passing yards and three touchdown passes, all three to Ike Hilliard, who caught seven passes for 150 yards.

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Louisiana Superdome
Site: neutral
Evidence: 4 cited sources

Documented game contributions

Danny Wuerffel

306 passing yards and three passing touchdowns

1995 frustration fueled fantastic 1996 finish ↗Florida Gators / University Athletic Association

Ike Hilliard

Seven catches, 150 yards, three receiving touchdowns

1995 frustration fueled fantastic 1996 finish ↗Florida Gators / University Athletic Association

Sources

1996 Football Schedule (text view) ↗Florida Gators / University Athletic Association
1997 Florida football media guide retrospective ↗Florida Gators / University Athletic Association
1995 frustration fueled fantastic 1996 finish ↗Florida Gators / University Athletic Association
1996 SEC Champions ↗Florida Gators / University Athletic Association