In 2009, two of the best teams in the country battled in what was arguably the best postseason college football game of the year. Great athletes, dominating defense, a late drive to take the lead in the fourth quarter and a defensive stop to seal the win against one of the most prolific offenses in the country.

If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm talking about TCU vs. Boise State in the 2008 Poinsettia Bowl played on Dec. 23.

About 10 days later, on what was supposed to be the most sacred day of the year for college football fans—New Year's Day—multiple mediocre teams (and that's being generous) battled ineptly. Only 3 of the 10 teams entered the day with 10 regular season wins, and two of those had record...

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