Why was the 2004 BCS national championship vacated?

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Why was the 2004 BCS national championship vacated?

Stemming from an NCAA ruling that former USC running back Reggie Bush was ineligible, the BCS officially vacated the Trojans’ 2004 National Championship. This was an expected result, especially since it’s been nearly a year since the NCAA ruled Bush ineligible and USC would have to vacate 14 wins from 2004 and 2005.

Who won the 2003 BCS championship?

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. It also served as the BCS National Championship Game for the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season….2003 Fiesta Bowl.

BCS National Championship Game
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Why did USC lose their title?

USC was punished by the NCAA in 2010 for providing improper benefits for Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. In addition to postseason bans and scholarship restrictions, the team was forced to vacate its 2004 national championship as well as its 12 wins in 2005.

Who did USC beat in 2003?

Michigan
During the bowl games, USC had a convincing 28–14 win over #4 Michigan in the Rose Bowl while LSU beat Oklahoma 21–14 in the Sugar Bowl (designated the BCS title game)….Schedule.

Opponent vs. No. 4 Michigan*
Site Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl) (College GameDay)
TV ABC
Result W 28–14
Attendance 93,849

Who won the 2002 national championship?

the Buckeyes
After two overtime periods, the Buckeyes emerged victorious, winning the game 31-24. The Ohio State University Football Team was then crowned the undisputed national champion, earning Tressel a national championship in only his second year as the Buckeyes’ head coach.

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Who won the 2006 national championship?

Florida Gators
2 Florida Gators defeated the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 41–14 to win the national title….2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

2006 NCAA Division I FBS season
2007 BCS Championship Game
Site University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Champion(s) Florida

When was the last time USC won a national championship?

The Trojans have won 4 NCAA titles (1977, 1980, 1988 and 1990) and have finished second on 7 other occasions (1979, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 2009). Ernie Hix, who retired as head coach after the 1981 season, turned USC into one of the top volleyball powers in the nation.

Who won the national championship in 2008?

1 Big Ten champion Ohio State Buckeyes hosting No. 2 SEC champion LSU Tigers. It also featured the second postseason matchup between head coaches Jim Tressel and Les Miles in five years….2008 BCS National Championship Game.

LSU Tigers Ohio State Buckeyes
38 24
Head coach: Les Miles Head coach: Jim Tressel
AP Coaches BCS 2 2 2 AP Coaches BCS 1 1 1
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Who won the NCAA Football Championship in 2007?

2007 BCS National Championship Game

Florida Gators Ohio State Buckeyes
(12–1) (12–0)
41 14
Head coach: Urban Meyer Head coach: Jim Tressel
AP Coaches BCS 2 2 2 AP Coaches BCS 1 1 1

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