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Peter Warrick breaks away on a punt return for a TD.

Hokies can't match scintillating Seminoles
Virginia Tech made Florida State sweat in the third quarter of the Sugar Bowl, but the Seminoles came charging back to take a 46-29 victory and the national title. FSU's Peter Warrick scored on a punt return and two TD passes from Chris Weinke, who also threw a pair of scoring strikes to Ron Dugans. The win gave Florida State its first perfect season under coach Bobby Bowden and second national title of the decade.

IT WAS OVER WHEN...	GAME BALL GOES TO...	STATISTICALLY SPEAKING...
Peter Warrick hauled in a 43-yard TD catch to put FSU up by 17. The 'Noles answered Virginia Tech's 22 straight points with an 18-point burst, capped by Warrick's second TD catch.	Warrick, who set a Sugar Bowl record by scoring 20 points. He caught TD passes of 64 and 43 yards, returned a punt 59 yards for a score and caught a two-point conversion.	12:50: Virginia Tech's advantage in time of possession. 329: Passing yards by FSU QB Chris Weinke, who also had four TD passes. 322: Total offense put up by Tech's Michael Vick.

Frozen moment: Warrick saves best for last
Peter Warrick capped the Sugar Bowl, his senior season and his college career with a stellar performance.
Warrick's redemption as sweet as Sugar
Peter Warrick hoped to have the game of his life in the Sugar Bowl. And he did.
Weinke gets it done, no doubt about it
Chris Weinke answered questions about age and injury by leading FSU to a perfect season.
Vick gives a warrior's effort in loss
Virginia Tech QB Michael Vick dazzled, but he was banged up and exhausted afterward.
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See the College GameDay crew give their final analysis and thoughts.
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Peter Warrick scores the first touchdown for the 'Noles.
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The "playmaker" Warrick runs the kick to the house.
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Warrick makes it look simple as he finishes the Hokies.
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Bobby Bowden says his team showed championship character.
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Frank Beamer says his team could not overcome the 'Noles.
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