Breathe deep and take it all in as the tubas' rumbles reverberate through all the iconic campus stadia again. Each one, packed with generations of alumni returning to partake in the traditions of their beloved alma mater, is ready for that combustion of kinky action. The poppin' aromas of molly-popcorn and beer sift out through the bleachers. The bright lights shine down on armoured teams battling under the night sky, school bragging rights and a gruelling summer of work on the line. Ah, yes. It's college football season. Glory, Drama, Pride.
The twentiteth 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.
With numbers decreasing from 42 teams to 36, there will be six conferences and each will have six teams.
12 teams will make the Playoffs: the six conference champions, the next best four by OSPI and, finally, two wildcards selected by the NSCF Committee. These 12 teams will then be seeded in the bracket 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 familiarise 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 the ten-game conference schedule, 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 (you can use the discussion thread for this). Once confirmed by BOTH parties, match-ups should be telegrammed to NSCF to be added to the schedule.
Conferences
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BIG EIGHT Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: 22:00 Eastern)
Reigning Champion: Richardson University [RAN]
Richardson University Governors [RAN] Ranoria
Cold Hill University Buffalo [RAN] Ranoria
Tecumseh University Raiders [ROJ] One Jamaica
Mar Sara Tech Raiders [VAL] Valanora
Raynor University Rockets [VAL] Valanora
Kandonica National Military Institute Officers [KDN] Kandonica
WOODLANDS Conference (Scorinated by Banija) (Cutoff Time: 22:00 Eastern)
Reigning Champions: Xannarian Polytechnic University [XAN]
Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue [XAN] Xanneria
Faith College Fighters [XAN] Xanneria
N-N Palæontological-Centred Research University [NTN] Natanians and Nosts
Portvestir University Polar Bears [MEL] Malbergia
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Crimson Tide [APU] American Pere Housh
HORIZON Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight 23:00-0:00+ Central)
Reigning Champions: Stoneshore University [COS]
Sadeg State University Skyhawks [DRK] Drawkland
Ramusok Capital University Dragons [COS] Cosumar
Stoneshore College Bruins [COS] Cosumar
Veerakerala College Royals [INS] Indusse
University of North Tunheim Orcas [BJØ] Bjørnøya Republic
University of St. Vincia Black-Eyes [USV] East Ares
MINERAL Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: Midnight 23:00-0:00+ Central)
Reigning Champions: University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park [CBP]
University of the Commonwealth Warriors [CBP] Commonwealth of Baker Park
Clawtown University Wolverines [ABG] Alenburg
Loirgrunzodd University Tigers [ABG] Alenburg
The Academy of Space Astronauts [SPA] Space
The Terrestrial Acclimation Academy Terrans [SPA] Space
Iokiaq International Institute Freeze [IQK] Iquikukut
CELESTIA Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: 22:00 Eastern)
Reigning Champions: Northern Moravica University[BNJ]
Northern Moravica University Cougars [BNJ] Banija
Loyola University Blue Thunder [BNJ] Banija
Salamantic Universities Professors [KOR] Ko-oren
University of Fisher City Mariners [BGS] Bernegastad
University of Rasisikenev Bull Tigers [RKV] Rasisikenev
New Pathshala for Military Training Priests [NHS] New Hastinapur
ZEPHYR Conference (Scorinated by Banija) (Cutoff Time: 22:00 Eastern)
Reigning Champions: Imperial Military Academy [VNG]
Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns [AFT] Abanhfleft
Thereisnogodistan Community College Atheists [NGD] Thereisnogodistan
Bowerstone University Bolts [ATH] Anthor
Kanjin University Pirates [NQU] North Quadana
Silver Valley School of Fine Arts Rattlers [APH] Alphagasia
University of Javoser Crocodiles [SAJ] Sajnur
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
Bowls
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 newcomer teams not in the playoffs. After that, NSCF will not recognize any bowl game involving a team with an OSPI below 0.450.
Trojana Condoms Co. PIONEER BOWL
to be played at Marijuana Island Gaol in Marijuana Island, Nunavut, Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Contested by: Top two newcomer teams not in the playoffs.
Calendar
(RP bonus degrades by 50% of total after blue days, resets fully after green days)
Matchday one - May 9
Matchday two - May 12
Matchday three - May 14
Matchday four - May 16
Matchday five - May 19
Matchday six - May 21
Matchday seven - May 23
Matchday eight - May 26
Matchday nine - May 28
Matchday ten - May 30
Championship venue proposal deadline - May 30
Non-Conference week - June 2, June 4, June 6
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - June 9
Bowl games - June 9
Playoffs First Round - June 11
Playoffs Quarterfinals - June 13
Playoffs Semifinals - June 16
Championship Game - June 18
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.
[color=#0000FF]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:
Sadeg State University Skyhawks @ Northern Moravica University Cougars
Ramusok Capital University Dragons @ University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder
Richardson University Governors @ University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park Warriors
Salamantic Universities Professors @ Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish
Faith College Fighters @ Tecumseh University Raiders
Kandonica National Military Institute Officers @ Stoneshore College Bruins
Cold Hill University Buffalo @ Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue
Non-Conference Week Two:
University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park Warriors @ Northern Moravica University Cougars
University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder @ Faith College Fighters
Richardson University Governors @ Ramusok Capital University Dragons
Salamantic Universities Professors @ Sadeg State University Skyhawks
Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish @ Cold Hill University Buffalo
Stoneshore College Bruins @ Bowerstone University Bolts
Tecumseh University Raiders @ University of Javoser Crocodiles
Non-Conference Week Three:
Northern Moravica University Cougars @ Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish
Richardson University Governors @ University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder
Mar Sara Tech Raiders @ Sadeg State University Skyhawks
University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park Warriors @ Tecumseh University Raiders
Kandonica National Military Institute Officers @ Salamantic Universities Professors
Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue @ Ramusok Capital University Dragons
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.