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What are the longest college football games of all time?

Nothing beats a college football game day in the fall. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Some teams have tested that theory, playing in extended games that have lasted all night (and even into the next morning).

Here's a look at the longest college football games since the NCAA adopted an overtime in 1996.

Oct. 23, 2021: Illinois 20, Penn State 18 (9OT)

Illinois and Penn State played to a 10-10 tie at the end of regulation. Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters linked up with wide receiver Casey Washington in the end zone, scoring a game-winning 2-point conversion at No.