The problem Bradford didn't fall harmlessly to the turf

They forgot about the BYU Cougars though, and were upset in a nail-biter of a game against BYU 14-13.The biggest hit of the game was late in the second quarter when BYU linebacker Coleby Clawson was called on a blitz and the sketchy offensive line of Oklahoma failed to pick him up.Bradford rolled to his right and released a pass that fell harmlessly to the turf. The problem: Bradford didn't fall harmlessly to the turf.And so began one of the worst seasons in Bob Stoops History. Hampered by more injuries than can be recounted on this slide show, the Sooners dropped to a paltry 7-5 this season moving from National Contender to a possible Sun Bowl invite.With such high expectations at the beginning of the season, the fall from grace was aided by at least a decade's worth of bad luck. Jahvid Best entered the 2009 season as a Heisman contender and the best player on the California Golden Bear's roster.As Jahvid Best goes, so do the Bears.In perhaps one of the most terrifying moments in the FBS this season, Jahvid Best hit a corner streaking for the End Zone and yet another touchdown to add to his list of scores this season.But Oregon State decided to not make it easy for Best, as a couple defenders decided to cut him down before the goal line.In typical Best fashion, the Cal Bear running back jumped, got hit, then soared across the goal line nearly ten to fifteen feet in the air. Without the ability to control his landing, Best collided with the ground unprotected and ended up unconscious.It's always scary when a player lays motionless on the sidelines, but this seemed worse as Best's arms stiffened sky-ward out of shock and the inability to receive signals from his brain.

Luckily, Best suffered only a concussion and made a full recovery.. Ohio State came into the game against Purdue with little hope for National Title contention.With a letdown loss to USC the Buckeyes thought they could easily waltz into West Lafayette and come out with an easy win against the then 1-5 Boilermakers.Instead, Purdue stunned Buckeye nation with a 26-18 win over the Big 10 front runners. Behind the passing of Joey Elliot and the untimely turnovers of Ohio State, Purdue turned their season around on that one game winning three of their last five to finish the season 5-7.Purdue fans must wonder what the season may have held, had there not been a timeout called in that game against Notre Dame.Interestingly enough, the loss also seemed to turn around Terrelle Pryor's season and was a wake up call for the rest of Ohio State's.They went on to win the rest of their games, and the Big 10 for yet another trip to the Rose Bowl under Jim Tressel.. Spiller will be missed in Clemson next year, but Kyle Parker shows promise and could propel Clemson to another ACC championship game appearance.. Tim Tebow has an opportunity to be the most decorated NCAA quarterback in the history of the game. He could win two Heisman trophies (although he probably shouldn't) and three national championships if his final games go right.One of the most memorable performances by any player this season was set up beautifully against Florida State, one of the worst defenses in the nation.Tebow trotted out of the tunnel for the last time in the swamp on Thanksgiving weekend and Florida fans had plenty to be thankful for.The most polarizing player in college football didn't fail to deliver.In his final home game as a Florida Gator, Tim Tebow threw for 221 yards, ran for 90, and accounted for five touchdowns in the final beat down of FSU with a score of 37-10.It was a night to remember for Florida fans, and a fond farewell from the swamp.. In the first game of college football on a Thursday night, Boise State stunned the Oregon Ducks in what would end up being the marquee win for the undefeated Broncos.The headlines didn't read the final score of 19-8 the next day however.

Something Coach Peterson should think about while arguing for a BCS bid this season.. Did I say that Tim Tebow had a great going away performanceCompared with Colt McCoy's regular season finale it was pedestrian. The only thing that would have made it better would be if it had happened in Austin.A game that was supposed to be a blow out quickly turned into a shoot out between two of the most efficient quarterbacks in the Big 12.Texas had to ride the legs and the arm of Colt McCoy to a difficult victory over the 6-5 Texas A&M Aggies.Colt McCoy also played against one of the worst defenses in the nation, much like Tim Tebow did a few days later, but his numbers were dazzling. McCoy accounted for 479 of Texas' 597 total yards, 175 on the ground and 304 through the air.