Author's Note: This is another idea of an AU for HTTYD. It revolves around your everyday college life and it still is a work in the process.

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"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the first play-off game of the NCAA, here on ESPN. I'm your host Ben McKinley, joined today by Mark Zeller and Robert Downing!" Ben introduced to the millions of Americans tuning in for the game. They were speaking from one of the VIP boxes overlooking the field. The room was adorned with lighting, cameras, news desk and the three of them sitting behind it. Behind them, through the windows, they could see the two teams going through a few practices, warming up for the game while the roars of the home and away crowd echoed for miles.

"It is a superb night here at the Doak Campbell Stadium, and what a match to be played here tonight!" said Mark.

"Boy, are you right, Mark. Tonight's match: the Florida State Seminoles against the Michigan State Spartans. A classic match of North versus South and someone's ticket to the final of the NCAA" Robert said. "Before the game begins, let's look back on the road these two teams have taken to reach here."

"The Seminoles have had yet another outstanding season, winning all twelve matches in their bracket, courtesy of their in-form QB, Eret Williamson Junior" said Ben.

"I know exactly what you're saying Ben. Young Williamson has been the brains behind every single play ever since the start of the season. It's almost hard to believe that he's a rookie QB" Mark spoke as the camera panned in for a view on the man of the minute.

"He certainly does take after his father. I won't be surprised if he is picked up by the Patriots" Robert laughed.

"It's not just his tactics but he's not afraid to run with the ball either. His size and strength even make him perfect for running back and linebacker positions" continued Ben. "However, let's not forget the man who's kept their defensive line on their toes: Scott Jorgenson!"

"A linebacker who's always raring to go. He may be short, but don't be fooled by his height. He could and has easily brought down guys twice his height and weight" said Robert. "Always keeping his team riled up and he is, arguably, one of the main reasons for their successful defensive lineup, Ben."

"And you have their star wide receiver: Thomas Thorston. He may seem like the crazy type..."

"He certainly appears to be so" Ben chuckled, as did his fellow commentators.

"...However, with eleven touch downs this past season, it is understandable. He's just so nimble and quick that it's hard for some of the bigger and quicker safeties to anticipate which direction he'd go" finished Mark.

"The Spartans certainly do have it tough for them tonight, but I believe they do have the man power they need to overcome the indestructible Seminoles" said Ben.

"Really? You're not talking about their special duo are you?" Robert smiled knowingly. It was at that time the camera showed the two golden boys.

"Yes sir, I am. Henry Haddock and Matthew 'Ripper' Larson" he said as the camera brought the two of them up on the main screen. It showed the two just talking together with their QB. Most likely discussing tactics for the game that was about to start in twenty minutes. "For rookies they sure haven't played like rookies this entire season."

"Haddock already has twelve touchdowns under his belt. That's one touchdown per game and has run just over three hundred yards this season" said Mark. "Standing at six foot one and one hundred and fifty five pounds, the guy is light on his feet and it's this agility and speed that has given him the skill of out-maneuvering the safeties on him."

"Let's not forget the role that Ripper Larson has played for the Spartans either. At six foot four and two hundred pounds, he is incredibly light on his feet. He's played the role of wide receiver this season and don't be too surprised to see him take it up again this game. I've also seen him as the running back and once, even as the quarter-back" said Ben.

"He is a truly valuable player for the Spartans; able to specialize in different and key roles in the team without affecting the overall chemistry" said Robert.

"Let's not forget their quarter-back, Richard Maverick, who has been the brains behind their own success. It was thanks to his strategy that the Spartans came back from 3-14 to 28-23 against the Oregon Ducks earlier in the season" backed Mark.

"But let's not forget who scored two touchdowns that game either, and one of them was a thirty seven yard catch, with two men on him" Ben reminded. It was undoubtedly one of the best catches of the season since Henry had a lot of ground to cover and had to out-maneuver two other players.

"Either way, we know this game is going to be fought with tooth and nail the moment it starts, so let's get down there" Ben said.

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"So who do you think's gonna win?" Ruffnut asked her best friend as they stood at the sidelines.

"Hard to say. I mean the Spartans do have a tough team this season" said Astrid as they stood at the front of their cheerleader squad. She and Ruffnut had joined the squad halfway during their freshman year of college. Ruffnut was the one who put that idea up to her ever since she found out that Eret had joined the football team. And what better place is there than the sidelines watching your dream man playing football? At first Astrid thought it was a dumb idea, but it turned out that she liked it. It was good exercise and she knew if she excelled at it she could be the head cheerleader in no time and it's just another activity and leadership skill that she could add to her resume.

"Please, no team, and I mean no team could beat us with Eret at the helm" she said, staring at said man while he spoke with their coach.

"I don't know Ruff" said Heather, coming to stand by her friends. "I've did some research and watched the match on the Spartans' team this season. The main guy to look out for is Ripper" she said, gesturing with her eyes to him. Astrid and Ruffnut looked over to see him talking with Henry; most likely about the strategy in today's game.

"He still doesn't compare to Eret."

"I don't know. He's tall, handsome, and athletic. Eret's perfect competition" Heather replied.

"Sounds to me you're developing a crush on the Spartans' running back" Astrid laughed. Ruffnut joined in as well when they noticed her cheeks take on a light shade of red.

"He could be a great guy for all we know" she defended herself, turning her face away to hide the ever growing blush.

"Come on you two, the game's about to start" Astrid said as she directed them back towards the main group. However before she left to join her friends, she couldn't help but feel someone staring right at her from the other side of the field.

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"How about instead of looking like a stalker, you actually go over there and talk to her" Ripper nudged Hiccup's shoulder, shooting him an amused smirk. Hiccup shook his head a bit to get out of the trance he had set himself in and looked to see that annoying smirk on his best friend's face. He slapped his shoulder and turned around, hiding the blush from being caught.

"You know I can't do that. She's a cheerleader from our rival team today."

"Jesus, this isn't some Romeo and Juliet period you're living in. It's the twenty first century where you can talk to people who are not your kind and get to know them" Ripper said as they walked back to grab their helmets. "Just go over there, talk, maybe get her number and end of that."

"Have you not heard of something, hmm, I don't know ... called the paper, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook - the internet as a whole?" he asked.

"Am I missing something?"

"There's bound to be some sort of gossip if people catch me speaking with her. Even the papers would want something juicy on a guy like me."

"You are really blowing things out of proportions here, Hiccup" Ripper mused as he strapped on his helmet while Hiccup did the same.

"Whatever. If you speak with that raven-haired girl you were talking about earlier, I'll speak with her" Hiccup finally agreed on.

"Alright" Ripper said with a shrug of his shoulders.

"I just hope she doesn't have a boyfriend."

"Then you'd just have to show her that you're better than him in all departments ... whoever this imaginary guy is."

"Shut up already. I'm tired of hearing your pep-talks" Hiccup replied, smacking the back of his helmet as they walked to the centre. Both Richard Maverick and Eret met at the centre where the referee was waiting to do the coin toss.

"Home team's pick" he said.

"Heads." The referee flipped the coin and picked it up after it had landed.

"Tails. Spartans' decide" he called.

"Receive" Richard said without hesitation. Both the teams shook hands, also eyeing each other before things got physical.

"Good luck, Hiccup" Scott remarked as he shook his cousin's hand, feeling the need to apply a bit more pressure.

"Likewise, Snotlout" Hiccup chuckled as he let go. With the kickoff and receiving squads on, the play began as soon as the ball was kicked.

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Author's Note: So that's the intro now. Please feel free to write your thoughts and comments about it in the Review section or PM if needed.