A BIG REMATCH IN THE BIG EASY

After beating Florida in Tallahassee during the regular season, FSU met their rival again in the 1997 Sugar Bowl with the National Championship at stake. The rematch in New Orleans ended with No. 1 FSU falling to No. 3 Florida, 52-20. RB Warrick Dunn scored a 12-yard touchdown in his final college game, while QB Thad Busby passed for 271 yards. The Sugar Bowl appearance completed an 11-1 season and a fifth consecutive ACC Championship.