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The Final Countdown

All the preparations have been made, the coaches have broken down every conceivable scenario and the final walk- throughs will take place in the next 24-to-48 hours. So the one question remains after nearly a month of anticipation -- how can the BCS Title Game ever live up to the hype?

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Colt McCoy's 26-yard touchdown pass to Quan Cosby with 16 seconds remaining lifted third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 Fiesta Bowl win over No. 10 Ohio State, as the Buckeyes were dealt another crushing defeat in a BCS postseason contest. McCoy, named the game's offensive MVP, finished 41-of-59 for 414 yards through the air, while Cosby had a spectacular performance in his last collegiate game, making 14 catches for 171 yards and a pair of scores for the Longhorns (12-1). Texas' only blemish on the season was a last-second 39-33 loss at Texas Tech on November 1. Daniel Herron ran 15 yards for the go-ahead score with 2:05 remaining for the Buckeyes (10-3), until McCoy's heroics turned the game around. The Longhorns were left out of the national championship equation despite a one-loss season. They had a gripe after losing out on a three-team tiebreaker for a chance to play in the Big 12 title game. Oklahoma was

McCoy's late heroics lead Texas past Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl

Colt McCoy's 26-yard touchdown pass to Quan Cosby with 16 seconds remaining lifted third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 Fiesta Bowl win over No. 10 Ohio State, as the Buckeyes were dealt another crushing defeat in a BCS postseason contest.

Ohio State's Lane carted off field

Ohio State cornerback Shaun Lane was strapped to a stretcher and carted off the field Monday during the Fiesta Bowl.

Chavis named LSU's defensive coordinator

John Chavis was named the defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers on Monday.

South Carolina LB Norwood to return for senior season

University of South Carolina junior linebacker Eric Norwood announced Monday he has decided to return for his senior season.

UNC's Nicks declares for NFL Draft

University of North Carolina wide receiver Hakeem Nicks announced on Monday that he will forgo his last year of eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.

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Donald Brown ran for 261 yards with a touchdown and Tyler Lorenzen accounted for three scores -- two on the ground and one through the air -- as Connecticut rallied in the second half to capture a 38-20 victory over Buffalo in the International Bowl. The Huskies (8-5) won for only the third time in their last eight games after opening the campaign with five wins. Buffalo (8-6) was appearing in its first bowl game after capturing the Mid-American Conference title with a 42-24 victory over previously-unbeaten Ball State. The Bulls opened a 20-17 halftime lead at the Rogers Centre, thanks in part to five UConn turnovers, but were outscored 21-0 in the second half. UConn dominated on the ground, outrushing Buffalo 358-24. The Huskies also held a total yardage advantage of 407-237. Bulls quarterback Drew Willy threw for 213 yards with an interception that was returned for a touchdown in defeat. He completed 29-of-43 passes.

UConn rallies past Buffalo to capture International Bowl

Donald Brown ran for 261 yards with a touchdown and Tyler Lorenzen accounted for three scores -- two on the ground and one through the air -- as Connecticut rallied in the second half to capture a 38-20 victory over Buffalo in the International Bowl.

Buffalo and UConn head north of the border for International Bowl

The Buffalo Bulls will make their first-ever bowl appearance when they take on the Connecticut Huskies this Saturday afternoon at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, in the third annual International Bowl.

Utah completes perfect season with win over Tide in Sugar Bowl

Brian Johnson threw for 336 yards and three scores, as seventh-ranked Utah polished off an undefeated season with a 31-17 win over No. 4 Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

Kentucky rallies late to top East Carolina, capture Liberty Bowl

Ventrell Jenkins' 56-yard fumble return with 3:02 remaining in the game lifted the Kentucky Wildcats to a 25-19 come-from- behind victory over the East Carolina Pirates in the Liberty Bowl.

Evans and Virginia Tech down Cincinnati to capture Orange Bowl

Darren Evans gained 153 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries and Cody Grimm had the game-sealing interception, as No. 21 Virginia Tech crushed 12th-ranked Cincinnati, 20-7, in the 75th edition of the Orange Bowl.

Sanchez, USC stop to smell the roses in rout of Penn State

Mark Sanchez passed for a career-high 413 yards and four touchdowns, as fifth-ranked Southern California won the Rose Bowl for the third consecutive season with a 38-24 win over sixth-ranked Penn State.

Pelini caps first year at Nebraska with Gator Bowl win over Clemson

Joe Ganz threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, as Nebraska had a dominating third quarter en route to a 26-21 win over Clemson in the Gator Bowl.

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