College Football 150 - Football Is US: The College Game

College Football 150 - Football Is US: The College Game

College Football 150 - Football Is US: The College Game

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College Football 150 - Football Is US: The College Game

"College Football 150"

2019

1h 30m

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Documentary

Overview

Features several of the sport's major stars, past and present, including NCAA record-setting wide receiver Jerry Rice, national championship-winning head coaches Barry Switzer and Nick Saban, Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware and many more.

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ESPN

Cast & Crew

4 members

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Jerry Rice

Self

Jerry Rice

Acting

Barry Switzer

Self

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Nick Saban

Self

Nick Saban

Acting

Andre Ware

Self

Andre Ware

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