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The Queensland Firebirds are one win away from becoming the trans-Tasman netball leagues only back-to-back champions after reaching their fourth straight grand final in a thriller.The Firebirds booked a spot in the title decider with a nail-biting 67-64 win over New Zealand side Southern Steel in Brisbane on Sunday after trailing in the final quarter.They will host the winner of the second semi-final between Waikato-BOP Magic and the NSW Swifts to be played in Hamilton, New Zealand on Monday.Having defeated an understrength Firebirds in Round 11, the gallant Steel held the lead for long periods of Sundays clash but Queenslands class told as they pulled away in the closing minutes then hung on.There was little splitting the teams in a high-scoring contest, with Jamaican internationals Romelda Aiken and Jhaniele Fowler-Reid trading goals at either end.But a seemingly nervous performance from home team goal shooter Aiken, who finished with 57 goals from 68 attempts against Fowler-Reids 51 from 52, gave the visitors extra hope.The Steel led by three at halftime but the Firebirds were regaining a foothold due to some dynamic passing by MVP Kim Ravaillion, Caitlyn Nevins and Gretel Tippett.The Queenslanders remained patient with the ball despite facing some rugged defence and levelled the scores at 45-all three minutes before the final change.Trailing by two heading into the last quarter, the Brisbane crowd pulsated with support for their home-town heroes as the lead shifted back and forth.And the Firebirds responded, finding their best to pry open a seven-goal advantage with six minutes remaining, refusing to let go the lead thereafter.Having played in their fair share of close contests, including last seasons one-goal grand final thriller against the Swifts, Firebirds captain Laura Geitz praised her sides composure under extreme pressure.The Steel played quality netball and theyre a side who can score quickly, Geitz said.We made the most of our little opportunities and there were some scary moments there, but the self-belief amongst our playing group shows we are resilient and can go to the final whistle.Geitz wasnt about to pick a winner in the second semi-final, with the Magic having toppled the Steel last week to win the New Zealand conference title.That match will be a tight tussle and theres no doubt either side is a tough opposition to have next Sunday in the grand final, she said.Well soak up this moment and reflect on what weve achieved then on Tuesday its back to the drawing board to put ourselves in the best position to win the grand final. 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No. 11 Ole Miss | No. 13 Michigan State | Top 25No. 12: HoustonLast Season: 13-1?(7-1 American Athletic West)The Cougars might just be the first Group of 5 team ever to break into the playoff. Houston returns Heisman candidate QB Greg Ward Jr. (17 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns last year, with 3,936 total yards) to lead coach Tom Hermans offense, which averaged 40.4 ppg last season (10th in the FBS). And the D has six potential all-conference candidates in its front seven, led by Steven Taylor, who had 10 sacks and 92 tackles in 15. The Cougars face three of the AACs top teams on the road (Cincinnati, Memphis and Navy), and the only game I have them as underdogs in is Oklahoma (+10), a team that could well end up as Big 12 champ. But inexperience is an issue: They return just 11 starters.IN IF... It wins them all and gets a little help. 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If the Cougars dont beat OU in the opener, any talk of playoff contention will cease immediately.Houstons chances to win each game 09.03 vs. Oklahoma (NRG Stadium):?9.6% 09.10 vs. Lamar: 98.1% 09.15 @ Cincinnati: 52.0% 09.24 @ Texas State: 92.6% 09.29 vs. Connecticut:?82.2% 10.08 @ Navy: 61.6% 10.15 vs. Tulsa: 79.1% 10.22 @ SMU: 70.6% 10.29 vs. UCF: 89.8% 11.12 vs. Tulane: 94.7% 11.17 vs. Louisville: 31.44% 11.dddddddddddd25 @ Memphis: 65.7%We could see a playoff run from last years college football darling, and with a Heisman dark horse candidate in quarterback Greg Ward Jr., the Cougars will make try their hardest to sit at the big boys table with another 11-1 regular season. -- Edward AschoffIf the Cougars fail to crack the top four in the playoff, it wont be because of a soft schedule. Not only will they face Oklahoma and Louisville in nonconference play, but they also visit Cincinnati and Memphis. It seems unlikely that theyll match last seasons 11-1 mark against that slate, but this roster is still good enough to go 10-2. -- David ChingIs a 12-0 record with wins over two Power 5 programs enough to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee come December? Tom Herman and Ward are going to make us find out. -- Sam KhanYes, the Cougars beat Florida State last year. That doesnt mean theyre beating Oklahoma this year. Still, 10-2 will be another solid year for Herman. -- Greg OstendorfLast season, Herman had to get a diamond grill for winning the American. Well, get your measurements done, Tom, because I want to see a gold chain around your neck when Houston repeats. With Ward back and the talent level steadily rising, theres no reason the Coogs cant go 9-3. -- Alex ScarboroughNo. 11 Ole Miss | No. 13 Michigan State | Top 25 ' ' '