Ranking the 10 Best BCS National Championship Games

There were 16 national championship games played in the BCS era, won by a total of 11 different schools, and while there was often plenty of controversy over which teams deserved the right to play in those contests, the matchups produced a wealth of heart-pounding moments and finishes—including what many regard as a worthy candidate for the greatest college football game of all time. As we wrap up our week-long look back at the now-defunct BCS, we rank its 10 greatest championship games.

Despite the lopsided final score, this game provided entertaining action from first to last whistle. Florida State took a 28–14 lead into the half, but the Hokies and quarterback Michael Vick countered with…