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The 2010-2011 college football bowl season was one to remember. Many games were decided in the closing minutes, with some phenomenal upsets and individual performances along the way. While there isn’t enough time to recount all of the best moments, here are three that stick out:

Rose Bowl: The TCU Horned Frogs have been fighting for respect all year, going a perfect 12-0 in the regular season. They finally got the big game they were looking for, against the 11-1 Wisconsin Badgers. After a back and forth game, Wisconsin scored a touchdown with 2 minutes remaining. However, TCU stopped the 2 point conversion to win 21-19.

Two of the nation’s premier quarterbacks and defenses face off in a Big Ten showdown this weekend as the 20th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes host the 9th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes (9-1) are coming off a come from behind victory over Penn State while Iowa dropped last week’s game to Northwestern, 21-17. Iowa is a three point underdog in the college football odds.

Senior quarterback Ricky Stanzi leads the Hawkeyes and has been very sharp once again this season. He has almost 2,500 yards passing with 22 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He throws for at least 200 yards consistently is usually very careful with the football. Adam Robinson is leading the team in rushing with 914 yards and 10 scores.

The 5th ranked Michigan State Spartans travel this weekend to meet the 18th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in an attempt to maintain their perfect record. The Spartans (8-0) are looking to avenge a defeat to Iowa last year and propel themselves into the Big Ten Championship. After losing to Wisconsin last week, the Hawkeyes have to win this game to stay in the Big Ten race. Iowa is a 6.5 point favorite in the NCAA football odds.

The 15th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes host the 13th ranked Wisconsin Badgers in a game with major implications in the Big Ten conference. Wisconsin most recently defeated then top ranked Ohio State, 31-18. The Hawkeyes beat the Michigan Wolverines 38-28 on the road. Both of these teams have only one loss and are trying to keep conference title hopes alive. Wisconsin is a six point underdog in the college football lines.

Michigan Wolverines’ quarterback Denard Robinson was sailing through the first five games of this season. The nation’s most electrifying player, however, was shut down last week in a loss to in state rival Michigan State. He was held to just 86 yards rushing, well below his average of over 150 yards per game. He will look to rebound this week as Michigan hosts the 15th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 4-1 this season, winning with a balanced offensive attack and a smothering defense. In their last game, they crushed Penn State 24-3. Iowa is a 3 point favorite in the college football betting lines.

The PAC 10 has performed extremely well so far in 2010. Their teams are competing to show that they are one of the best conferences in all of college football. The conference will get a big boost this weekend if the 24th ranked Arizona Wildcats can upset 9th ranked and Big 10 powerhouse Iowa Hawkeyes.

The Hawkeyes have to travel to Arizona for this one, and are only a slim two point favorite in the college football odds. Both teams have destroyed their first two opponents, setting up a great game this weekend.

2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 89
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 10

The Iowa Hawkeyes came very close to a perfect season in 2009. After starting 9-0, quarterback Ricky Stanzi was injured and the Hawkeyes lost their next two games. They rebounded strongly though in the season finale, beating Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl. With many starters returning, this team will challenge not only for the Big Ten title, but also for a national championship.