Monday, Nov. 30, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Tim Tebow threw for three touchdowns and ran for two as top-ranked Florida thrashed Florida State 37-10 for its sixth consecutive victory in the heated college football rivalry on Saturday.

So long and farewell: Florida fans gather around senior quarterback Tim Tebow prior to the Gators' 37-10 victory over Florida State in Gainesville on Saturday. AP PHOTO

The Gators stayed unbeaten heading into next week's Southeastern Conference showdown against No. 2 Alabama, extended the nation's longest winning streak to 22 games, and improved to 12-0 this season for just the second time ever.

Tebow completed 17 of 21 passes for 221 yards. He also ran 15 times for 90 yards against a defense that has been among the worst of any Florida State team under longtime coach Bobby Bowden.

Okla. 27, No. 11 Okla St. 0: In Norman, Okla., DeMarco Murray ran for two touchdowns, Ryan Broyles returned a punt 88 yards for a score and Oklahoma knocked Oklahoma State out of contention for its first appearance in the Bowl Championship Series.

No. 4 TCU 51, New Mexico 10: In Fort Worth, Texas, Andy Dalton matched a career high with four touchdown passes, two to Antoine Hicks in a 12-second span, as TCU wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 71 years.

South Carolina 34, No. 15 Clemson 17: In Columbia, S.C., Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes and South Carolina's defense slowed down Clemson star C.J. Spiller.

No. 14 Va. Tech 42, Virginia 13: In Charlottesville, Va., Ryan Williams ran for 182 yards and four touchdowns and Virginia Tech beat Virginia in what was likely Al Groh's last game as Cavaliers coach before his expected firing.

No. 18 BYU 26, No. 22 Utah 23 (OT)

In Provo, Utah, Max Hall threw a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Andrew George for BYU's third victory in four years in the in-state rivalry.

No. 19 Miami 31, USF 0

In Tampa, Florida, Javarris James rushed for two touchdowns, and Jacory Harris threw for two more.

Miss. St. 41, No. 20 Miss. 27

In Starkville, Miss., little-used backup quarterback Chris Relf accounted for three touchdowns, and Anthony Dixon set the Mississippi State single-season rushing record.

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