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-fourth 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 smaller number of entrants, there will be five conferences and each will have six teams.
8 teams will make the Playoffs: the five conference champions, the next best one by OSPI and, finally, two wildcards selected by the NSCF Committee. These 8 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: Cold Hill University [RAN]
Rajendragadh College Brawlers (+3.000) - Pratapgadh [PRT]
Kohnhead City University Mighty Eagles (+2.500) - Kohnhead [KND]
Swisston City University Army Knives (+4.000) - Kohnhead [KND]
Green Mountain State Parastratiosphecomyia stratiosphecomyioides (+5.000) - Buffalostan [BUF]
Richardson University Governors (-5.000) - Ranoria [RAN]
Cold Hill University Buffalo (+3.600) - Ranoria [RAN]
CELESTIA Conference (Scorinated by Quebec and Shingoryeo) (Cutoff Time: 22:00-Midnight KST)
Reigning Champions: Northern Moravica University [BNJ]
Elephant Valley University Red Elephants (-2.186) - South Newlandia [SNL]
Salamantic Universities Professors (-3.000) - Ko-oren [KOR]
Northern Moravica University Cougars (+1.500) - Banija [BNJ]
University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (+5.000) - Banija [BNJ]
University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park Warriors (+2.333) - Commonwealth of Baker Park [CBP]
Green Coast University Bullfrogs (+1.000) - Beaverriver [BVR]
HORIZON Conference (Scorinated by Banija) (Cutoff Time: 23:00-0:00 EST)
Reigning Champions: Sadeg State University [DRK]
Anasb Central University Eagles (+1.500) - Saterun [STR]
Adirondack University Mountaineers (-2.115) - South Americanastan [SAS]
Sadeg State University Skyhawks (+4.000) - Drawkland [DRK]
Cavsar University Gladiators (+5.000) - Drawkland [DRK]
Felswyr State University Firehawks (-2.000) - Chromatika [CMT]
Hoofstra University Pride (-4.300) - Karditan [KRD]
WOODLANDS Conference (Scorinated by Drawkland) (Cutoff Time: Midnight EST)
Reigning Champions: New Lakeland University [CDG]
Atheburn National University Ravens (+2.348) - The Grearish Union [GRU]
Brattleboro Technical Institute Brats (+3.600) - Cassadaigua [CDG]
New Lakeland University Tycoons (+2.700) - Cassadaigua [CDG]
Université St. Croix Bleu et Blanc (-3.500) - Quebec and Shingoryeo [QUE]
Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish (+1.890) - Quebec and Shingoryeo [QUE]
Tchust Fhergys University Blue Wolves (+2.000) - Malandrin [MAL]
ZEPHYR Conference (Scorinated by Quebec and Shingoryeo) (Cutoff Time: 22:00-Midnight KST)
Reigning Champions: Raynor University [VAL]
Trent State University Feathercaps (-1.000) - TJUN-ia [TJU]
Mar Sara Tech Raiders (+3.000) - Valanora [VAL]
Raynor University Rockets (+5.000) - Valanora [VAL]
University of Mancodas Mammoths (+5.000) - Poafmersia [PFA]
Thereisnogodistan Community College Atheists (+3.500) - Thereisnogodistan [NGD]
Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns (-2.500) - Abanhfleft [AFT]
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, Quebec and Shingoryeo
Contested by: Top two newcomer teams not in the playoffs.
Karmin-Falce Auto Bowl
to be played at Karmin Falce Superdome, Ranoria City, Ranoria
Contested by: Best remaining offense and point differential not in playoffs from any conference.
The Drawk Bowl
to be played at Corps University Hub, Drawk City, Drawkland
Contested by: The top non-playoff teams from the Big Eight and Woodlands Conferences.
The Mugisha III Memorial Bowl
to be played at Stadium of the Restoration, Busukuma, Banija
Contested by: The best non-playoff team from the Celestia and the best non-playoff defense.
Mancodas Memorial Bowl
to be played at MancodasTown Sports Complex, Mancodas, Poafmersia
Contested by: The team with the highest points scored, and the team with the least points conceded for the bowl.
The Merit Freight Handling Bowl
to be played at Newport City Stadium, Newport, Commonwealth of Baker Park
Contested by: Eligible Big 8 side, and Eligible Zephyr or Woodlands side.
The Chicken King Violet Bowl
to be played at Chicken King Stadium, Kohnhead City, Kohnhead
Contested by: Top two second schools of nations with one school in the playoffs.
Calendar
(RP bonus degrades by 50% of total after blue days, resets fully after green days)
Matchday one - July 18
Matchday two - July 20
Matchday three - July 22
Matchday four - July 25
Matchday five - July 27
Matchday six - July 29
Matchday seven - August 1
Matchday eight - August 3
Matchday nine - August 5
Matchday ten and Championship venue proposal deadline - August 8
Non-Conference week - August 10, August 12 and August 15
Playoff berth and Championship venue voting deadline - August 17 (Happy birthday to me!)
Bowl games and Playoffs First Round - August 19
Playoffs Quarterfinals - August 22
Playoffs Semifinals - August 24
Championship Game - August 26
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:
Sadeg State University @ Brattleboro Technical Institute
Elephant Valley University @ Trent State University
Felswyr State University @ Cold Hill University
Hoofstra University @ Richardson University
Kohnhead City University @ University of Loyola-Istria
University of Mancodas @ Green Coast University
Raynor University @ Northern Moravica University
Salamantic Universities @ Cavsar University
Swisston City University @ Université St. Croix
University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park @ Mar Sara Tech
Non-Conference Week Two:
Cavsar University @ Green Mountain University
Cold Hill University @ Trent State University
Elephant Valley University @ Sadeg State University
Hoofstra University @ Green Coast University
Kohnhead City University @ Raynor University
University of Loyola-Istria @ Felswyr State University
University of Mancodas @ Swisston City University
Northern Moravica University @ New Lakeland University
Richardson University @ University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park
Université du Saguenay @ Salamantic Universities
Université St. Croix @ Mar Sara Tech
Non-Conference Week Three:
Brattleboro Technical Institute @ Raynor University
Cavsar University @ New Lakeland University
Elephant Valley University @ Atheburn National University
Felswyr State University @ Kohnhead City University
Green Coast University @ Cold Hill University
Green Mountain University @ University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park
University of Loyola-Istria @ Richardson University
Mar Sara Tech @ Sadeg State University
Salamantic Universities @ University of Mancodas
Université St. Croix @ Northern Moravica University
Trent State University @ Swisston City University
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.