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# An Emotional Day in College Football - Tim Tebow crying
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/an_emotional_day_in_college_football_061220091026/
- Published: 2009-12-06T10:25:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T12:35:41.000Z
- Description: A sports roundup: Alabama beat Florida 32-13 for the SEC title, ending the Gators' undefeated season and leaving Tim Tebow in tears on the sideline after an interception, while Texas edged Nebraska 13-12 to take the Big 12.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import

By Rachel Stockton

It was an emotional day in the world of college football. Florida’s #1 Gators failed to maintain the momentum needed to win the SEC championship, as well as to remain undefeated.

Scenes of Tim Tebow crying on the sidelines told the whole story; in the 4th quarter, Tebow threw a pass intended for tight end Aaron Hernandez. Javier Arenas intercepted the pass and in that moment, changed 2009 football history.

Tebow’s disappointment is justified; he’s had a stellar performance through his college career; he became the first sophomore to win the Heisman in 2007 and he’s managed to maintain a GPA of 3.77\. Although many believed he would win the trophy for a second time at the end of this season, Florida’s loss will make that unlikely. The final score was 32-13; making the Crimson Tide the reigning SEC champions.

This was not the only time fans have seen their beloved Tebow crying; this season is his last, and for someone who’s put their heart and soul into the game, it’s the end of a significant era. Last week Tebow became emotional with the realization that his run as a Gator quarterback is coming to an end.

Texas’ Narrow Victory over Nebraska

The Texas-Nebraska game was no less of a nail biter; antsy Texas fans had a few moments when they thought McCoy’s seeming reticence during the game was going to cost them the Big 12 championship.. His tentativeness notwithstanding, Texas beat No. 22 ranked Nebraska with a score of 13-12; certainly not a decisive win, but a win nonetheless.

While Colt McCoy may be slightly favored for the Heisman, it’s simply because Texas actually won; McCoy’s performance, per se, was certainly less than memorable and made his chances for winning the trophy more difficult.

After the game, Texas coach Mack Brown said it all: “We’re excited about being Big 12 champs and we’ll see you in Pasadena.”