SportsPulse: They've been on a collision course all year and will finally clash in Santa Clara. From Hard Rock Stadium, Trysta Krick and our college football experts preview the annual juggernaut matchup. USA TODAY
Nothing says college football like New Year's Day bowl games.
Here's what you need to know about today's five matchups:
OUTBACK BOWL
Iowa (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8-4)
Time, TV: Noon ET Tuesday, ESPN2
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Reasons to watch
Iowa was really, really close to a massive season.