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From the first game in Australia all the way to the College Football Playoff semifinals in Pasadena and New Orleans, it was another amazing year for the sport.
Here are 15 of the most memorable moments that shaped the season, in chronological order
Francois hurt as Alabama beats Florida State
One of the most anticipated opening-week match-ups in recent memory didn’t live up to its billing as Alabama methodically controlled Florida State from start to finish.