The 2006 Emerald Bowl, one of the

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, was played on December 27, 2006, at

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. The fifth edition of the

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, it featured the

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and the

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Game summary

Florida State scored first following a 25-yard touchdown run by

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, making it 7–0 FSU. UCLA responded just 34 seconds later after quarterback Patrick Cowan threw a 78-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Breazell to tie the game at 7–7. With 20 seconds left in the first quarter,

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kicked a 46-yard field goal to put the Bruins up 10–7. With 12:20 left in the half, Gary Cismesia kicked a 39-yard field goal to tie the game at 10. With 8:40 left in the half, Cowan found wide receiver Junior Taylor for a 7-yard touchdown pass, to put UCLA up 17–10. With 2:34 in the half, Medlock nailed a 19-yard field goal, increasing UCLA's lead to 20–10. Florida State answered with a 21-yard field goal from Gary Cismesia before halftime, making it 20-13 UCLA. In the third quarter, Cismesia kicked a 36-yard field goal, pulling FSU to within 20–16. With 8:58 left in the quarter,

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recovered a blocked punt, and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown, giving FSU a 23–20 lead. Chane Moline later scored on an 8-yard touchdown run, as UCLA reclaimed the lead at 27–23. In the fourth quarter,

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threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Carr, and Florida State took a 30–27 lead with 9:46 left in the game. Lorenzo Booker added a 3-yard touchdown run with 6:17, to increase the lead to 37–27. With 5:04 left in the game, Florida State sealed the deal with an 86-yard interception return by cornerback Tony Carter, making the final score 44–27, FSU.

Aftermath

On February 8, 2010, as punishment for the

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, Florida State University agreed to accept NCAA sanctions against its athletic programs, and agreed to

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12 football victories, including the 2006 Emerald Bowl victory over UCLA. Florida State stated their intention to return the championship trophy.

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