Top 25 College Football Plays (2000-2024)
Relive the most electrifying moments in collage football history! This ranking spotlights the top plays from 2000-2024,revealing the sport’s most unforgettable highlights. Witness auburn’s “Kick-Six” take the top spot, Boise State’s Fiesta bowl trickery, and Tua Tagovailoa’s incredible title-winning toss. Uncover the upsets, the incredible catches, and the stunning game-winning runs that defined an era in college football. News Directory 3 explores each play, offering context and lasting impact. Eager to dive deeper into the sport’s greatest plays? Discover what’s next …
Ranking the Greatest College Football Plays of the Century
Updated June 10, 2025
College football is known for delivering the unexpected. Whether it’s a heated rivalry game or a Friday night matchup, fans are often treated to moments they’ll remember for decades. A recent poll of college football writers identified the top plays since 2000, moments that defined seasons and created lasting memories. these plays showcase the excitement and unpredictability that make college football so captivating.
The ranking considered 51 nominated plays, with writers assigning points based on their importance. The results highlight plays that decided national championships, fueled rivalry bragging rights, and remain etched in the minds of fans.
1. Kick-Six | Nov. 30, 2013
Auburn’s Chris Davis’s improbable 109-yard touchdown return against Alabama in the 2013 Iron Bowl tops the list. With one second left and the score tied, Alabama attempted a 57-yard field goal. Davis caught the missed kick in the end zone and raced down the sideline for the winning score.
The stunning play prevented Alabama from competing for a national title. Auburn advanced to the BCS National Championship game, losing to Florida state. The late Rod Bramblett’s radio call of the play remains iconic.
2. Boise State trickeration | Jan. 1, 2007
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Ian Johnson celebrates 10 year anniversary of Boise State trick play, proposal
Ian Johnson reflects on the glorious moment when he successfully pulled off the “Statue of Liberty” trick play for Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl followed by a spur of the moment proposal to girlfriend Chrissy Popadics.
Boise State’s trickery against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl is No. 2. Trailing late, Boise State executed a “hook and ladder” play to tie the game. In overtime, they ran a “Statue of liberty” play for the win. After the game, Ian Johnson proposed to his girlfriend on the field.