31.   Since then the Longhorns have lost both times they have reached major bowls.

32.   So much for a national title, a Heisman Trophy and maybe a major bowl.

33.   Sunday, LaVell Edwards sat in a control room at CBS, listening to other coaches talking about the major bowl bids.

34.   The BCS rules allow only two teams from one conference to accept a bid to a major bowl.

35.   The BCS was formed by the major bowl games and the major conferences to improve a system that used to result in debate and, sometimes, different champions.

36.   The Ducks were bursting with confidence, harboring big dreams that included playing in a major bowl.

37.   The feeling is that he needs nine victories and a major bowl bid, or USC could be looking for another coach.

38.   The Florida State loss scrambled the major bowl picture.

39.   The Irish are undefeated with LoVecchio at the helm and on the cusp of returning to a major bowl game.

40.   The major bowl experience factor favors Florida State, whose fifth-year seniors have played in four national championship games.