Bowl season kicks off tonight - 32 games in 21 days, culminating in the BCS championship game Jan. 8. Here's a look at every matchup:
Poinsettia, tonight: Northern Illinois vs. TCU - Remember Garrett Wolfe, Heisman candidate? Despite a midseason implosion (190 yards in a four-game stretch), he still finished with 1,900 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Las Vegas, Thursday: BYU vs. Oregon - Oregon offensive coordinator Gary Crowton was the Cougars' head coach in 2001-04. He wouldn't want payback, would he?
New Orleans, Friday: Rice vs. Troy - This is the matchup to rebuild the city? Just wait. Next year's U-M vs. LSU BCS title game should be a bit more intriguing.
Papajohns.com, Saturday: South Florida vs. East Carolina - The Bulls knocked off West Virginia and nearly beat Rutgers, yet they're only the fourth-best team in the Big East. And coach Jim Leavitt gets ignored again by major schools.
New Mexico, Saturday: New Mexico vs. San Jose State - Here's why fans complain about the messed-up bowl system: The Lobos rally to finish 6-6 and get to play a home game.
Armed Forces, Saturday: Tulsa vs. Utah - Utah safety Eric Weddle's season: Six interceptions, two for touchdowns. Two fumble recoveries, one for a touchdown. Thirty-four rushes, four for touchdowns. Two completed passes, one for a touchdown. But his best stat, against Air Force: 90 plays.
Hawaii, Sunday: Hawaii vs. Arizona State - Hawaii QB Colt Brennan finally gets to play before a national audience during normal waking hours. Watch close, he could be on your NFL fantasy team in nine months.
Motor City, Dec. 26: Middle Tennessee vs. Central Michigan - It's clear now why coach Brian Kelly left CMU for Cincinnati so quickly. That was the only way to make this game competitive.
