For the first time in history, the Iowa Hawkeyes are 9-0 (which is obvious to those of you who are reading this) and the National Title is something Iowa fans have been able to discuss for the first time since 1985. Unfortunately this year - despite its magical feel and potential undfeated record - the title game will elude Iowa again.

The formula for success is something even the Univ of Iowa medical research staff will struggle with. First, if Iowa finishes undefeated, and Texas remains undfeated, and either Florida or Alabama finish undefeated (since only one can finish undfeated in the SEC), Iowa will be the odd man out watching Texas play Florida/Alabama for the National Title.

For Iowa to play in Pasadena on Jan 7 (for the BCS Championship) instead of Jan 1 (for the Rose Bowl),