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Alabama
Crimson Tide |
14-0 |
9-3 |
The Tide may have won the national championship, but it wasn't the most dominant effort to get a trophy. |
| 2 |
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Texas
Longhorns |
13-1 |
5-8-1 |
Not the way that Colt McCoy and the Longhorns thought their season would end. Still, one hell of a career. |
| 3 |
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Boise State
Broncos |
14-0 |
9-4 |
Boise State has positioned itself as the first non-BCS school to actually have a chance at winning the national championship in 2010. |
| 4 |
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Florida
Gators |
13-1 |
6-6-1 |
The Tim Tebow era closed with one of the more impressive bowl performances in recent memory. Now will Urban Meyer indeed be back on the sidelines next season? |
| 5 |
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Ohio State
Buckeyes |
11-2 |
9-4 |
A big Rose Bowl win over Oregon has the Buckeyes set to be a definite Top 10 team for next year. |
| 6 |
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Iowa
Hawkeyes |
11-2 |
8-3-1 |
Ricky Stanzi definitely was a big difference in the Hawkeyes' offense clicking at the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech. Should be ready to contend for the Big Ten crown once again. |
| 7 |
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TCU
Horned Frogs |
12-1 |
8-4 |
The Horned Frogs did everything they could on defense against Boise State. Unfortunately for them, Andy Dalton wound up having one of the worst performances of his career. Should be a contender to make a title run next season though. |
| 8 |
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Cincinnati
Bearcats |
12-1 |
6-6 |
A horrible outing against the Gators shouldn't make people forget how good a season Cincy had in 2009. Lots of questions, however, for the Bearcats for Butch Jones' first year as coach. |
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Penn State
Nittany Lions |
11-2 |
6-6 |
Joe Paterno has improved to 4-1 in his last five bowl games. Not bad for a guy who was supposed to be washed up not too long ago. |
| 10 |
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Virginia Tech
Hokies |
10-3 |
7-5-1 |
Frank Beamer not only got another bowl win for the Hokies, but knocked Lane Kiffin out of Tennessee. Will there be any parades for Beamer in Knoxville? |
| 11 |
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BYU
Cougars |
11-2 |
6-6-1 |
The Cougars proved they own Las Vegas when it comes to bowl games. Now they're going to try and improve their postseason trip for next year. |
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Pittsburgh
Panthers |
10-3 |
8-4 |
Pittsburgh's got a nice win over the Tar Heels in their own back yard. The Panthers have to be the favorites to win the Big East in 2010. |
| 13 |
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Oregon
Ducks |
10-3 |
7-6 |
The Ducks let the Rose Bowl get away from them. However, Oregon will no doubt be the favorite for the next year or two in the Pac-10. |
| 14 |
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Wisconsin
Badgers |
10-3 |
6-6 |
The Badgers helped give the Big Ten another mark with a big win over the Hurricanes in the Champs Sports Bowl. |
| 15 |
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Nebraska
Cornhuskers |
9-5 |
9-5 |
Bo Pelini showed that he can shut down any type of offense with Nebraska's win over Arizona. How will he handle next season without Suh though? |
| 16 |
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Utah
Utes |
10-3 |
6-7 |
If the Utes' domination of California doesn't prove the Mountain West is a legit conference, nothing will. |
| 17 |
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Georgia Tech
Yellow Jackets |
11-3 |
8-5 |
If the Yellow Jackets want to become a title contender, they'll need to figure out how to pass more effectively in the triple-option. |
| 18 |
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Ole Miss
Rebels |
9-4 |
6-5 |
The Rebels got a nice win against Oklahoma State. But you have to wish it wasn't as ugly a game to watch. |
| 19 |
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Miami
Hurricanes |
9-4 |
6-6 |
Miami may have fallen flat against the Badgers, but they are definitely on the right track. |
| 20 |
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Stanford
Cardinal |
8-5 |
8-5 |
The Cardinal gave it their all against Oklahoma in the Sun Bowl. Might have won with Luck under center. Now the issue for Stanford is to replace Toby Gerhart. |
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LSU
Tigers |
9-4 |
4-7-2 |
LSU's first bowl loss under Les Miles can be attributed to his inability to manage a game in the final minutes. |
| 22 |
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USC
Trojans |
9-4 |
4-9 |
The Trojans sent Pete Carroll out a winner. Now can they do the same with Lane Kiffin running the show? |
| 23 |
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Texas Tech
Red Raiders |
9-4 |
7-5 |
The Red Raiders were able to close out the season with a Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State. Now how long will it take for Texas Tech to reboot under a new system without Mike Leach? |
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Central Michigan
Chippewas |
12-2 |
9-3-1 |
Dan LeFevour went out on top with the Chips. Now Central Michigan has to start fresh at quarterback and head coach. |
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Clemson
Tigers |
9-5 |
8-5 |
It certainly appears safe to say that Dabo Swinney was the right hire for the Tigers to make after beating Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. |
