Bobby Bowden called Florida State's 1979 game against LSU the biggest in school history. What nobody knew was that it was like a personal coin toss for the coach, with consequences far bigger than beating a major power. Winning it would be confirmation he should remain at FSU and continue building the program. Losing was like an omen that meant there were greener pastures elsewhere.
Jimmy Jordan was the surprise starter under center that day in Baton Rouge. He was half of the two-headed QB system with fellow Leon-grad Wally Woodham.
Woodham, with a hot hand, had seen more playing time that season.