Puntarooskie Sept 17, 1988 Florida State vs. Clemson

The 1988 matchup between Florida State and Clemson was a classic college football rivalry game. Held on September 17th in Tallahassee, Florida, it would go down in history as one of the most memorable plays in college football history.

There was a little more than a minute to play in a rain-soaked game and the score tied 21-21, the Seminoles lined up to punt from their own 20. Florida State coach Bobby Bowden called a play that would have an impact and a name that would engrain itself into football culture.

The play, known as the "Puntarooskie," was a turning point in the game and a highlight of the 1988 college football season. The snap from the center went to an upback, which is generally considered a personal protector in most punting situations. This player then handed the leather forward between the legs of LeRoy Butler, a lineman, who took off running 78 yards around the left end. The play was so unexpected and unorthodox that it caught everyone not wearing a Seminole uniform off guard.

Four plays later, Florida State's Richie Andrews kicked the winning 19-yard field goal. "We were determined," Bowden said, "somebody was going to win that game." FSU 24, Clemson 21 was the final.

The play, known as the "Puntarooskie," was a turning point in the game and a highlight of the 1988 college football season. Sanders' interception and touchdown return not only secured Florida State's victory but also solidified his reputation as one of the greatest defensive backs in college football history.

This game made it to number 99 on ESPN's list to top college games.