It's that time of year... take it all in as the tuba's rumbles reverberate through the iconic campus stadia. Each one packed with generations of alumni returning to partake in the traditions of their beloved 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.
A historic seventeenth edition of NationStates College Football is upon us. In this thread, you will post your team's roster and all in-character roleplays. These can be game reports, character dialogues, or really anything you like. Any out-of-character questions should be directed towards the discussion thread or telegram.
Post-NSCF 16 Rankings Here
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With 42 teams entering the fray, it will again be the biggest season since NSCF 7! Seven conferences will have six teams each. 12 teams will make the Playoffs: the seven conference champions plus the next best three by OSPI clinching automatically and, finally, two wildcards selected by the NSCF committee. The 12 teams will then be seeded purely by OSPI. Higher seeds will have home advantage until the final, which will take place at a neutral venue. Any nation can put together a bid to host the NSCF Championship (IC only) before the start of Non-Conference week, when it will then be voted on by the NSCF Committee.
New and returning players alike are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the NSCF procedure here. 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.
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 if it does not have automatic parameters for selection. 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 CorpsWare DRAWK BOWL
to be played at Drawkland
Contested by: Top non-playoff teams from the Woodlands and Big Eight Conferences.
The Mugisha III MEMORIAL BOWL
to be played at Stadium of the Restoration in Busukuma, Banija
Contested by: Top non-playoff teams from the Celestia and Sequoia Conferences.
The Viella Inc. VALHALLA BOWL
to be played at Vahalla Falls, Raynor City, Valanora
Contested by: best offense and best defense among non-playoff (or above bowl) entries.
The Tropicorp Sports TROPICORP BOWL
to be played at Tropicorp Park, Tropicoast, Tropicorp
Contested by: Atlantian Oceanian best remaining record vs. Atlantian Oceanian most remaining RP.
The NORTHWOOD BALLISTICS AND EQUIPMENT BOWL
to be played at Northwood Yetis Stadium, Northwood, Ranoria
Contested by:Any leftoversBest remaining offense and point-differential.
Conferences
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BIG EIGHT Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: 11pm-12am Eastern US)
Reigning Champion: Richardson University [RAN]
Zequoia State [QAD] Qasden
Mar Sara Tech [VAL] Valanora
Raynor University [VAL] Valanora
Richardson University [RAN] Ranoria
Cold Hill University [RAN] Ranoria
University of Paulo [NOV] Novumera
CELESTIA Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: 21:00-23:00 EST)
Reigning Champions: Leopord Central University [FND]
Coral Coast University [FND] Frenline Delpha
Northern Moravica University [BNJ] Banija
Loyola University [BNJ] Banija
Solomons Land City College [SOL] Solomons Land
Fair Haven State University [ISL] Lycrabon
Northern Dinagat State [ISL] Lycrabon
HORIZON Conference (Scorinated by Valanora) (Cutoff Time: TBD)
Reigning Champions: Harbor College [KAL]
Sadeg State University [DRK] Drawkland
Ramusok Capital University [COS] Cosumar
Stoneshore College [COS] Cosumar
University of North Tunheim [BJO] Bjørnøya Islands
Southern Rochelle University [EOC] Empire of Cats
Arvid City National School of Wonders and Honors [BOR] Bortonania
MINERAL Conference (Scorinated by Valanora) (Cutoff Time: TBD)
Reigning Champions: Mount Maris University [TRV]
University of Konigsberg [VOR] Valorem
Oulu State University [SSV] Somersville
Rel City University [MUF] Mufasana
Lindon Technical College [GAL] Gallian Union
Gallian Military Academy [GAL] Gallian Union
Grand Danican State [DAN] New Danican
SEQUOIA Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: 21:00-23:00 EST)
Reigning Champions: University of Jackson [KWP]
Calix City Institute of Archaeology [KBC] Kebec
University of Luvenstat [KCZ] Kecrazia
The Academy of Space [SPA] Space
Akers State University [NOK] Northwest Kalactin
Gyan-Johnson University [AFL] Aggrey-Fynn Land
Marabesh Elite Academy [MRB] Marabia
WOODLANDS Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: 11pm-12am Eastern US)
Reigning Champions: Université St. Croix [QUE]
Utica University [OSR] Osarius
Palæontological-Centered Research [NTN] Natanians and Nosts
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 Arkinesia [AKN] Arkinesia
ZEPHYR Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: 21:00-23:00 EST)
Reigning Champions: Ceneisis Naval Academy [AFT]
Ceneisis Naval Academy [AFT] Abanhfleft
Thereisnogodistan Community College [NGD] Thereisnogodistan
Imperial Military Academy [VNG] Vangaziland
University of Auster [VNG] Vangaziland
Rensuleir University [EMI] Emerstari
Innusburg University [ALS] Allamunnic States
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
Calendar
(RP bonus degrades by 50% of total after blue days, resets fully after green days)
Matchday one - September 26
Matchday two - September 28
Matchday three - October 1
Matchday four - October 3
Matchday five - October 5
Matchday six - October 8
Matchday seven - October 10
Matchday eight - October 12
Matchday nine - October 15
Matchday ten - October 17
Championship venue proposal deadline - October 17
Non-Conference week - October 22, October 24, October 26
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - October 29
Bowl games - October 31
Playoffs First Round - October 31
Playoffs Quarterfinals - November 2
Playoffs Semifinals - November 5
Championship Game - November 7
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 Week One:
University of Paulo @ University of Arkinesia
Gallian Military Academy @ Calix City Institute of Archaeology
Loyola University @ Richardson University
Stoneshore College @ Northern Moravica
Coral Coast University @ Lindon Technical
Universite St. Croix @ Mar Sara Tech
Ramusok Capital University @ Raynor University
Sadeg State @ Zequoia State
Fair Haven State @ Akers State
Gyan-Johnson University @ Cold Hill University
Non-Conference Week Two:
University of Arkinesia @ Gyan-Johnson University
Loyola University @ Gallian Military Academy
Northern Moravica @ Raynor University
Lindon Technical @ Universite St. Croix
Coral Coast University @ Universite du Saguenay
University of Paulo @ University of Iqaluit
Mar Sara Tech @ Stoneshore College
Richardson University @ Ramusok Capital University
Cold Hill University @ Palæontological-Centered Research University
University of Konigsberg @ Sadeg State
Northern Dinagat @ Akers State
Calix City Institute of Archeaology @ Fair Haven State
Non-Conference Week Three:
Cold Hill University @ Calix City Institute of Archaeology
University of Arkinesia @ Ramusok Capital University
Gyan-Johnson University @ Loyola University
Universite du Saguenay @ Northern Moravica
Gallian Military Academy @ University of Paulo
Universite St. Croix @ Richardson University
Stoneshore College @ University of Iqaluit
Mar Sara Tech @ Sadeg State
Lindon Technical @ Akers State
Raynor University @ Fair Haven State
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.