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 full of marijuana smoke. 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-second 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
When checking times, this link might come in handy for converting to your local time.
BIG EIGHT Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champion: Richardson University [RAN]
Reigning Champion: Richardson University [RAN]
Eirīkssonia University Tomcats [BUF] Buffalostan
Richardson University Governors [RAN] Ranoria
Cold Hill University Buffalo [RAN] Ranoria
Kohnhead City University Mighty Eagles [KND] Kohnhead
Akers University Capitals [NWK] Northwest Kalactin
The Northwest Ballina College Redhawks [NWK] Northwest Kalactin
CELESTIA Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Loyola University [BNJ]
[pre]Salamantic Universities Professors [KOR] Ko-oren
Northern Moravica University Cougars [BNJ] Banija
Loyola University Blue Thunder [BNJ] Banija
University of Agin Kaya Commanders [IAU] Inner AginanaUsordia
University of Saint Michael the Archangel Crusaders [LIS] Lisander
Academia Politechnica Civitas Soria [LIS] Lisander
HORIZON Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Ramusok Capital University [COS]
Sadeg State University Skyhawks [DRK] Drawkland
Cavsar University Gladiators [DRK] Drawkland
Felswyr State University Firehawks [CMT] Chromatika
Aubergine-Bark Sports School Toughies [KGS] Kriegiersien
New Paradise University Snakes [IEM] Megistos
Surrey Perimeter College Redhawks [HAP] Hapilopper
MINERAL Conference (Scorinated by Northwest Kalactin) (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
Castle Hall University Chargers [NAG] Nagore
Université de la Catherine du Nord Patriotes [RTS] Terre Septentrionale
Squidroidia Armed Forces Academy Squidbreak [SQR] Squidroidia
WOODLANDS Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Université du Saguenay [QUE]
Ravencroft Academy Wraiths [TKT] Tikariot
Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Université St. Croix Bleu et Blanc [QUE] Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Provolone University Griffins [APY] Appalachian Nation
Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue [XAN] Xanneria
N-N Palæontological-Centred Research University [NTN] Natanians and Nosts
ZEPHYR Conference (Scorinated by The Royal Kingdom of Quebec) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: Bowerstone University [ATH]
Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns [AFT] Abanhfleft
Thereisnogodistan Community College Atheists [NGD] Thereisnogodistan
Bowerstone University Bolts [ATH] Anthor
Chan University of Sport and Technology [JOV] The Jovannic
Mar Sara Tech Raiders [VAL] Valanora
Raynor University Rockets [VAL] Valanora
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.
Cannabiscorp 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 - October 18
Matchday two - October 20
Matchday three - October 22
Matchday four - October 25
Matchday five - October 27
Matchday six - October 29
Matchday seven - November 1
Matchday eight - November 3
Matchday nine - November 5
Matchday ten - November 8
Championship venue proposal deadline - November 8
Non-Conference week - November 10, November 12, November 15
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - November 19
Bowl games and Playoffs First Round - November 22
Playoffs Quarterfinals - November 24
Playoffs Semifinals - November 29
Championship Game - December 1
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:
Akers University Capitals @ Université de la Catherine du Nord Patriotes
Squidroidia Armed Forces Academy Squidbreak @ Bowerstone University Bolts
Kohnhead City University Mighty Eagles @ Ravencroft Academy Wraiths
Cavsar University Gladiators @ The Northwest Ballina College Redhawks
Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish @ Sadeg State University Skyhawks
Northern Moravica University Cougars @ Université St. Croix Bleu et Blanc
Mar Sara Tech Raiders @ Loyola University Blue Thunder
Richardson University Governors @ University of the Commonwealth Warriors
Salamantic Universities Professors @ Felswyr State University Firehawks
Surrey Perimeter College Redhawks @ Cold Hill University Buffalo
Raynor University Rockets @ Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue
Non-Conference Week Two:
Bowerstone University Bolts @ Akers University Capitals
Kohnhead City University Mighty Eagles @ Squidroidia Armed Forces Academy Squidbreak
Université St. Croix Bleu et Blanc @ Cavsar University Gladiators
University of the Commonwealth Warriors @ Northern Moravica University Cougars
Loyola University Blue Thunder @ Felswyr State University Firehawks
Sadeg State University Skyhawks @ Richardson University Governors
Université de la Catherine du Nord Patriotes @ Raynor University Rockets
Cold Hill University Buffalo @ Salamantic Universities Professors
Xannerian Polytechnical Institute Big Blue @ The Northwest Ballina College Redhawks
Non-Conference Week Three:
Mar Sara Tech Raiders @ Sadeg State University Skyhawks
Bowerstone University @ Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish
Squidroidia Armed Forces Academy Squidbreak @ Cold Hill University Buffalo
Felswyr State University Firehawks @ Kohnhead City University Mighty Eagles
Cavsar University Gladiators @ University of the Commonwealth Warriors
Eirīkssonia University Tomcats @ Northern Moravica University Cougars
Richardson University Governors @ Loyola University Blue Thunder
University of Saint Michael the Archangel Crusaders @ Université de la Catherine du Nord Patriotes
Akers University Capitals @ Raynor University Rockets
The Northwest Ballina College Redhawks @ Université St. Croix Bleu et Blanc
Surrey Perimeter College Redhawks @ Salamantic Universities Professors
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.