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 twenty-first 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 staying the same with 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: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champion: Cold Hill University [RAN]
Richardson University Governors [RAN] Ranoria
Cold Hill University Buffalo [RAN] Ranoria
Mar Sara Tech Raiders [VAL] Valanora
Raynor University Rockets [VAL] Valanora
New Córdoba College Conquistadors [LMO] La Montevideo
University of St. Tønsten Administrators [N-K] Norway-Karelia
CELESTIA Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Loyola University [BNJ]
Salamantic Universities Professors [KOR] Ko-oren
Northern Moravica University Cougars [BNJ] Banija
Loyola University Blue Thunder [BNJ] Banija
Willons Bolgano College Lions of the South [BGN] Bolgano
Islamic University of Busoga [BUS] Islamic Republic of Busoga
Academia Politechnica Civitas Soria [LIS] Lisander
HORIZON Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Sadeg State University [DRK]
Sadeg State University Skyhawks [DRK] Drawkland
Ramusok Capital University Dragons [COS] Cosumar
Stoneshore College Bruins [COS] Cosumar
Luftsworth Academy Spears [AIM] Aimena
Buckridge University Racers [HAP] Hapilopper
Columbia University Patriots [ARS] East Ares
MINERAL Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park [CBP]
The Academy of Space Astronauts [SPA] Space
The Terrestrial Acclimation Academy Terrans [SPA] Space
University of the Commonwealth Warriors [CBP] Commonwealth of Baker Park
Temiscouata Tech Patriotes [JPC] Jaspec
Université de la Catherine du Nord Patriotes [RTS] Terre Septentrionale
Tomure National University Flying Goats [TOM] Tomure
WOODLANDS Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Université du Saguenay [QUE]
Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Charleston University Cougard [APY] Appalachian Nation
Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue [XAN] Xanneria
N-N Palæontological-Centred Research University [NTN] Natanians and Nosts
University of Augmon Raiders [CEL] Kingdom of Celephasia
Yannin University Pidgeons [TMG] United States of Tamgu
ZEPHYR Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: ICeneisis Naval Academy [AFT]
Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns [AFT] Abanhfleft
Thereisnogodistan Community College Atheists [NGD] Thereisnogodistan
Bowerstone University Bolts [ATH] Anthor
University of Javoser Crocodiles [SAJ] Sajnur
Imperial Military Academy Rangers [VNG] Vangaziland
University of Auster Royalhawks [VNG] Vangaziland
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 - February 18
Matchday two - February 20
Matchday three - February 23
Matchday four - February 25
Matchday five - February 27
Matchday six - March 1
Matchday seven - March 3
Matchday eight - March 5
Matchday nine - March 8
Matchday ten - March 10
Championship venue proposal deadline - March 11
Non-Conference week - March 12, March 15, March 17
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - March 19
Bowl games and Playoffs First Round - March 22
Playoffs Quarterfinals - March 24
Playoffs Semifinals - March 26
Championship Game - March 29
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:
Northern Moravica University @ Sadeg State University
Cenesis Naval Academy @ Loyola University
Charleston University @ Islamic University of Busoga
University of the Commonwealth @ Richardson University
Politechnica Soria @ Université de la Catherine du Nord
Bowerstone University @ Willons Bolgano College
Mar Sara Tech @ Université du Saguenay
Javoser University @ Raynor University
Cold Hill University @ Salamantic Universities
University of Saint Tonsten @ Academy of Space
Non-Conference Week Two:
Temiscouata Tech @ Northern Moravica University
Mar Sara Tech @ Loyola University
Islamic University of Busoga @ University of the Commonwealth
Sadeg State University @ Richardson University
Cold Hill University @ Université du Saguenay
Salamantic Universities @ Université de la Catherine du Nord
Raynor University @ Bowerstone University
University of Saint Tonsten @ Terrestrial Acclimation Academy
Non-Conference Week Three:
Université du Saguenay @ Northern Moravica University
Loyola University @ Richardson University(Rebel's Cannon Bowl)
Buckridge University @ Islamic University of Busoga
Sadeg State University @ Mar Sara Tech
Politechnica Soria @ Raynor University
Université de la Catherine du Nord @ Cold Hill University
Bowerstone University @ University of the Commonwealth
Javoser University @ Salamantic Universities
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.