BCS Matchups
Recently announced BCS bowl game matchups have college football fans across the country eagerly anticipating the start of 2010. This season, five teams head into the 2010 bowls with perfect records, two of which are facing off in the national championship game. Three of the five games will be televised on FOX (FedEx Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Tostitos Fiesta Bowl) and two will be on ABC (Rose Bowl Presented by Citi and Citi National Championship Game). Below is a detailed schedule of the games along with some other useful information.
Rose Bowl Presented by Citi: Oregon vs. Ohio State
January 1, 2010 at 5 p.m. ET
Pasadena, California
“The Granddaddy of them All” has been providing fans with a chance to see the best of the best in college football since 1923. This year’s game has Oregon (Pac-10 Champions) going up against Ohio State (Big Ten Champs) and, of course, will take place on New Years day. As always, the stunning floats in the Tournament of Roses parade are sure to please the entire family. As proven by its #26 ranking in “The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live,” this event is not-to-be missed. Should you plan on attending live, please reference pages 88-91 in the abovementioned book for information on the event itself as well as the Pasadena and LA areas.
Allstate Sugar Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Florida
January 1, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. ET
New Orleans, Louisiana
Saturday’s disappointing 32-13 loss to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game landed the highly regarded Gators in the 76th annual Sugar Bowl. The SEC At-Large selection will take on the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats (Big East Champs) at the Louisiana Superdome on New Years day. It’s no secret that the Big Easy is a passionate city when it comes to sports, culture, food and fun, among other things. More information on New Orleans can be found in “The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live” on pages 53-56 & 330.
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Boise State vs. TCU
January 4, 2010 at 8 p.m. ET
Glendale, Arizona
The Boise State Broncos and TCU Horned Frogs should put on a spectacular show on January 4th, as they are both undefeated with nationally ranked offenses. Adding to the excitement is the fact that this is the first time that two undefeated teams are matched in a BCS game other than the National Championship. The 39th annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will take place at the remarkable 63,400-seat stadium at Glendale’s University of Phoenix.
FedEx Orange Bowl: Iowa vs. Georgia Tech
January 5, 2010 at 8 p.m. ET
Miami, Florida
No. 10 Iowa (Big Ten At-Large Selection) will face No. 9 Georgia Tech (ACC Champs) at Miami’s Landshark Stadium on January 5th. The Hawkeyes’ 11th-ranked defense will go up against the Yellow Jackets’ 11th-ranked offense, setting the stage for what should be a very interesting and potentially off-balance bowl game. As discussed on page 329 of “The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live,” Miami has a ton to offer in the way of sports fans, bars and restaurants, beaches and, of course, amazing weather.
Citi National Championship Game: Alabama vs. Texas
January 7, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Pasadena, California
Coming in at #15 in “The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live,” it’s no secret that I am a huge fan of this event. The big matchup between Longhorns and the Crimson Tide (both undefeated) represents some of the best young athletes in the country fighting for the title of national champion. This will be the 9th meeting between Alabama and Texas starting with the 1982 Cotton Bowl Classic and the last year the event can be seen on terrestrial television for at least four years. As of 2011, ESPN will take over the BCS. If you’re interested in attending in person, please visit pages 52-56.
