As a junior in 1996, Green and the Seminoles utilized a more run-oriented offense behind halfback Warrick Dunn, but Green pulled in 34 passes for 662 yards and 7 touchdowns in a year that saw the Seminoles play for the national title. In his senior year, Green cemented his place as one of college football's finest receivers with his second 1000-yard season. He ended 1997 with 54 catches for 1059 yards and 11 touchdowns, and was named a 2nd Team All-American by both the Associated Press and the Football News.
As a junior in 1996, Green and the Seminoles ran-oriented offense featured halfback Warrick Dunn. Despite this, Green caught 34 passes for 662 yards and seven touchdowns that year when the Seminoles were competing for the national title. In his senior season, Green established himself as one of college football's top receivers with a second 1000-yard campaign. He ended 1997 with 54 receptions for 1059 yards and eleven touchdowns, earning second-team All-American honors from both the Associated Press and Football News.