The GrandDaddy of them all is about to begin!

#8 (BCS) Penn St. takes on #5 (BCS) USC in Pasadena very shortly.

Penn St. finished 11-1, with their lone slip-up at Iowa; otherwise, they may have been playing for the National Title. Their most impressive victory might have been the one at Ohio State, eeking out a 13-6 victory at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

USC also finished 11-1, with their lone slip-up coming against Oregon St. on the road, 2 weeks after they embarrassed Ohio State in front of a national audience at home. They too could have easily been playing for a national title; the reason why USC is in the Rose Bowl and not Oregon St. is because of Oregon St. last regular-season of the week loss to rival Oregon.

Both teams' defenses are among the best in college football, with USC holding a bit of an edge.

While I think the game will be close early on, due to Penn State's very solid defense, I think USC's experience, more explosive offense, and the fact that they are playing essentially a home game will eventually wear down Penn State's defense and make this game a bit of a rout - 34-13, USC.