It's that time of year... the tuba's rumbles reverberate through the monolithic campus stadia, each packed with generations of alumni returning to partake in the beloved traditions of their alma mater. The aromas of popcorn and beer sift out through the bleachers. The bright lights shine down on armored teams battling under the night sky, school bragging rights and a grueling summer of work on the line. Ah, yes. It's college football season. Glory, Drama, Pride.
That's right, the fifteenth edition of NationStates College Football is upon us. Here you will post your team's roster and all in-character roleplays. Any out-of-character questions should be directed towards the discussion thread or telegram.
Post-NSCF 14 Rankings here.
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With numbers from NSCF 14 remaining static at thirty teams, the same format will be used. New and returning players alike are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the NSCF procedure here. Each of the five conferences conference has six teams. The regular season will be double round-robin, for a total of 10 games. Games will be scorinated three times a week: on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Scores will be posted in this thread at a time determined by each conference's designated scorer.
After all ten conference games, there will be a "Non-Conference Week", with each team playing up to three games against opposition from other conferences. These games will not count toward conference championships, but WILL affect playoff seedings. All Non-Conference games must be arranged by the teams playing them and confirmed by both in the discussion thread.
The playoff format this season includes eight teams for a three-round, single-elimination tournament. All 5 conference champions, the next best team by OSPI, and two selected at-large by the NSCF committee. Seeds for the playoffs will be determined purely by OSPI, and the higher seeds will have home advantage until the Final, which will take place at a neutral venue (host bids can be posted ICly in this thread) to be voted on by the NSCF Committee.
In addition to the playoffs, there also a few consolation bowl games for teams that do not reach the postseason. If your nation proposes a bowl game to host, you are responsible for inviting the teams yourself. The Pioneer Bowl is a traditional game for the two best performing newcomer teams not in the playoffs. After that, NSCF will not recognize any bowl game involving a team with an OSPI below 0.450.
The Cosumarite Courier PIONEER BOWL
to be played at Leviathan Arena in Kaldukosic, Kaldukosic Fief, Cosumar
Contested by: Top two newcomer teams not in the playoffs.
The LEI BOWL
to be played at Plumeria Garden, Kalalau
Contested by: Best offensive team and best defensive team not in the playoffs or Pioneer Bowl
The Crispy Butter Toilet Paper SNAKESKIN WARS MEMORIAL BOWL
to be played at Blue Horse Coliseum, Soccater, Frenline Delpha
Contested by: Bowl-eligible teams with the lowest two OSPIs
The Drawk Corps DRAWK BOWL
to be played at Corps Core Stadium, Drawk City, Drawkland
Contested by: Best teams from Mineral and Celestia not in the playoffs or an above bowl
Calendar
(RP bonus degrades by 50% of total after blue days, resets fully after green days)
Matchday one - November 3
Matchday two - November 6
Matchday three - November 8
Matchday four - November 10
Matchday five - November 13
Matchday six - November 15
Matchday seven - November 17
Matchday eight - November 20
Matchday nine - November 22
Matchday ten - November 27
Championship venue proposal deadline - November 27
Non-Conference week - November 29, December 1, December 4
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - December 6
Bowl games - December 8
Playoffs Quarterfinals - December 8
Playoffs Semifinals - December 11
Championship Game - December 13
Conferences
When checking times, this link might come in handy for converting to your local time.
Celestia Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: 9-10 p.m. EST)
Reigning Champions: Loyola University [BNJ]
University of Angelwood-Aprilia [USS] The United States of Saints
Army Academy [FFR] Free Republics
Republica's Naval Academy [FFR] Free Republics
Vietussia Academy [UNV] United Vietussia
Leopord Central University [FND] Frenline Delpha
Cumhact National College [CCT] Cumhact
Horizon Conference (Scorinated by Chromatika) (Cutoff Time: 4 p.m. PST)
Reigning Champions: Harbor College [KAL]
Drawk Corps University [DRK] Drawkland
Ramusok Capital University [COS] Cosumar
Stoneshore College [COS] Cosumar
Harbor College [KAL] Kalalau
Galturin State University [KBM] Kaboomlandia
Rustuchio Agriculture College [PRD] Paradisiam
Mineral Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: 9-10 p.m. EST)
Reigning Champions: Raynor University [VAL]
Mount Maris University [REV] Redvale
Castle University [REV] Redvale
University of Konigsberg [VOR] Valorem
Stoltz University [SSV] Somersville
The University of Westshire [WSU] The Westenian Union
Kaiser-Pollansbee University [QAD] Qasden
Woodlands Conference (Scorinated by Chromatika) (Cutoff Time: 4 p.m. PST)
Reigning Champions: Utica University [OSR]
University of Damushuto [DKI] Damukuni
Utica University [OSR] Osarius
Universite St. Croix [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
University of Iqaluit [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Universite du Saguenay [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
University of Kaliptzy [BEN] Bendicion
Zephyr Conference (Scorinated by Frenline Delpha) (Cutoff Time: 10 p.m. EST)
Reigning Champions: Imperial Military Academy [VNG]
Imperial Military Academy [VNG] Vangaziland
Innusburg University [ALS] Allamunnic States
University of Aldhuld [ALS] Allamunnic States
Thereisnogodistan Community College [NGD] Thereisnogodistan
Ceneisis Naval Academy [AFT] Abanhfleft
The National University at Mardi [USI] Unified Sunrise Islands
Schedule (Home Teams listed first)
MD1 - 1v6, 2v5, 3v4
MD2 - 6v4, 5v3, 1v2
MD3 - 2v6, 3v1, 4v5
MD4 - 6v5, 1v4, 2v3
MD5 - 3v6, 4v2, 5v1
MD6 - 6v1, 5v2, 4v3
MD7 - 4v6, 3v5, 2v1
MD8 - 6v2, 1v3, 5v4
MD9 - 5v6, 4v1, 3v2
MD10 - 6v3, 2v4, 1v5
Non-Conference Games
Games are only listed when confirmed by both parties. Only games listed here will be scorinated.
If both you and your opponent have confirmed a game, but it is not listed here, send a TG to NSCF.
Blue matchups denote a potential scheduling clash, and those games will need to be re-confirmed or rescheduled before the deadline, or they will not be included in scorination. Red matchups are those I have taken note of from the discussion thread, and require confirmation, but would otherwise be fine.
Non-Conference Day One:
Harbor College @ University of Iqaluit
Army Academy @ Universite St. Croix
Galturin State @ Vietussia Academy
Stoneshore College @ Kaiser-Pollansbee University
Mount Maris University @ Ramusok Capital University
Leopord Central University @ Drawk Corps University
University of Konigsberg @ University of Angelwood-Aprilia
Imperial Military Academy @ Castle University
Non-Conference Day Two:
University of Konigsberg @ University of Iqaluit
Army Academy @ Mount Maris University (neutral site)
Vietussia Academy @ Harbor College
Galturin State @ Castle University
Kaiser-Pollansbee University @ Leopord Central University
University of Angelwood-Aprilia @ Stoneshore College
University St. Croix @ Drawk Corps University
Ramusok Capital University @ Utica University
Non-Conference Day Three:
Army Academy @ Stoneshore College
Universite du Saguenay @ Ramusok Capital University
Castle University @ Harbor College
University of Angelwood-Aprilia @ Universite St. Croix
Mount Maris University @ Vietussia Academy
Drawk Corps University @ University of Konigsberg
Leopord Central University @ Galturin State
Kaiser-Pollansbee University @ National University at Mardi (home/away unclear)
At the end of the season, nominations are accepted for each of the NSCF Awards: Most Outstanding Player, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Special Teams Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. These awards will then be voted on by the NSCF Committee. Participants are encouraged to keep track of top performers throughout the season for these awards.