Greatest Games From Every Season: 1968 

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This game brought a unique variable in that FSU’s head coach, Bill Peterson, was the fan-favorite choice to replace Cholly Mac.

Peterson was a more aggressive, pass-oriented coach who was actually hired by Paul Dietzel and worked at LSU from ‘55-’59 before heading to Florida State.

A unique opportunity presented itself for McClendon: beat Peterson and prove your worth, lose and pave the way for your replacement. At least in the minds of fans that’s how it played out.

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