The Last Word
How college football games were decided on final plays, 1971-1999 (Division I-A):
1. By a field goal decided 100 games
2. By a touchdown pass 32 games
3. By an extra-point kick 5 games
4. By a touchdown run 2 games
5. By a two-point conversion pass after touchdown 1 game
6. By a pass interception 1 game
7. By a fumble return 1 game
8. By a kickoff return 1 game
9. By a blocked field goal 1 game
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Source: World Features Syndicate
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