From the inaugural College Football Playoff to the knockout heard 'round the world, here are the showdowns that kept us talking, tweeting, posting and texting in 2015.
Oregon vs. Florida State
The first edition of the College Football Playoff didn't disappoint. The Rose Bowl, arguably the biggest stage in the sport, hosted a pair of Heisman Trophy winners battling against each other for the first time in history, with Jameis Winston and defending national champion Florida State facing off against Marcus Mariota and Oregon. It had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Except it wasn't.