The Texas Longhorns might think they could have done better, but they’ll have to settle for their thrilling 24-21 Fiesta Bowl victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes (+8). Texas squashed a furious OSU comeback with a 26-yard TD pass from Colt McCoy to Quan Cosby with just 16 seconds left on the clock.

The Utah Utes also have reason to call themselves No. 1 after riding the Alabama Crimson Tide (-9.5) 31-17 at the Sugar Bowl. But the best bowl performance: Four TDs and zero picks for USC Trojans QB Mark Sanchez in a 38-24 drubbing of the Penn State Nittany Lions (+10) at the Rose Bowl.

The Cardinals are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 non-conference games and had won 12 straight before losing to Buffalo in the MAC title game.

The key to Ball State pulling off the upset will be what Parrish learned from studying Tulsa's no-huddle system. Thanks to QB David Johnson and RB Tarrion Adams, Tulsa ranks second nationally in total offense and scoring offense.

The Hurricane were first in total offense this year at 565.1 yards per game, and in the era of modern college football, offense wins championships. Ball State is a worthy opponent, but No. 11 in offense at 459.4 yards per game.

Ball State is also going to be distracted by its recent coaching change. The Cardinals are making the switch from Brady Hoke, who left for San Diego State, to former offensive co-ordinator Stan Parrish. Conversely, Tulsa coach Todd Graham has signed a new 10-year contract. That continuity will keep his players happy and motivated to win Tuesday night.

Since Terrelle Pryor became the starting quarterback over senior Todd Boeckman Ohio State  went 8-1 to finish their season. Pryor completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 1,158 yards and threw 12 TDs and four interceptions over those nine games.

The Buckeyes were eighth in total defense, allowing 279.3 yards per game, as well as holding opponents to the sixth-fewest passing yards per game in the nation.

Ohio State is no pushover, but the ‘Horns are better equipped at virtually every position. Texas QB Colt McCoy (32 TDs, seven INTs) was a Heisman candidate this year; Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor (12 TDs, four INTs) is a redshirt freshman. The Texas defense held opponents to 18.6 points per game despite playing in the explosive Big 12. And kicker Hunter Lawrence (9-for-11) is one of the top kickers in college.

Texas will air out the ball in the cozy confines of the U of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Ohio State’s ground game would have had more of an advantage had this game been played outdoors. Maybe next year.

Alamo Bowl: Missouri Tigers QB Chase Daniel finds Jeremy Maclin for the eventual game-winning touchdown in a 30-23 overtime win over the Northwestern Wildcats (+14).

Humanitarian Bowl: Maryland Terrapins RB Da'Rel Scott, benched for the first half for violating curfew, runs for 174 yards in the second half as the Terps (+2.5) upset the Nevada Wolf Pack 42-35.

Holiday Bowl: Oregon Ducks QB Jeremiah Masoli runs for three TDs in the third quarter; Oregon (-1) beats the Oklahoma State Cowboys 42-31 to make it back-to-back bowl victories for the Green and Yellow.

Music City Bowl: The Vanderbilt Commodores (+5) win their first bowl game in 57 years, as Bryant Hahnfeldt kicks a late 45-yard field goal to stun the Boston College Eagles 16-14.

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Hawaii Bowl: Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen throws five TD passes, as the Fighting Irish (-2.5) trounce the Hawaii Warriors 49-21 to win their first bowl since the 1993 Irish took the Cotton Bowl.

Motor City Bowl: Howard Schnellenberger improves to 6-0 in bowl games, coaching the short-handed Florida Atlantic Owls (+7) to a 24-21 upset of the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Meineke Car Care Bowl: In his last FBS game, West Virginia Mountaineers QB Pat White throws three TDs, including the game-winner to Alric Arnett, in a 31-30 squeaker over the North Carolina Tar Heels (+2.5).

Papajohns.com Bowl: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (-6) come back from 11 points down at halftime to upend the North Carolina State Wolfpack 29-23. It’s the first push of the bowl season.

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Led by senior quarterback Joe Ganz, Nebraska scored 141 points in its final three games. Ganz completed 71.6 percent of his passes for 823 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions in wins over Kansas, Kansas State, and Colorado.

Nebraska finished in the top 20 in the nation in scoring with 36.2 points per game. They will be tested by Clemson’s defense, which was 10th in the nation allowing an average of 16.6 points.

Clemson and Nebraska have met before in a bowl game with the Tigers winning 22-15 in the 1981 Orange Bowl. Get your college bowl odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.

Both teams have 9-3 records, but the Spartans can be proud of achieving the program’s best season this decade while the Bulldogs might be disappointed by the Florida city they ended up visiting for bowl season.
While Javon Ringer carries the Michigan State offense, Georgia is more balanced with a potential NFL first-rounder under center in Matthew Stafford. Stafford topped the SEC with 3,209 passing yards, throwing for 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

The only meeting between these programs was Georgia’s 34-27 win in the 1989 Gator Bowl. Get your College Bowl odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.

Iowa came into the 2008 season with some buzz as a Big East contender, but started conference play with three straight losses, including a home game against Northwestern (+9.5). The Hawkeyes earned some redemption in Week 11 by dealing Penn State (-7.5 away) its only loss in a thrilling 24-23 final.

There was no redemption for South Carolina this year. The Gamecocks lost their last two games at Florida (-21) and Clemson (-1) to take some of the steam out of Steve Spurrier’s crew. That leaves South Carolina as a 4-point puppy with Iowa pulling in about three-quarters of the betting action.