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Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

Games to go out with a bang

From pre-bowl crescendo games to the annual end-of-season awards, The Dash runs through it all.

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 10: Robb Houser #64 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in pass protection against the Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field on October 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Connecticut 24-21

Pittsburgh opens up 18-point lead, then survives Notre Dame's late rally

Jonathan Baldwin made two exceptional catches that allowed Pittsburgh to open up an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter before Notre Dame rallied behind two touchdowns by star Golden Tate, and the Panthers held on for a 27-22 victory.

Irish, Weis suffer another defeat

Only two weeks ago, Notre Dame looked like a BCS bowl contender. Two losses later, the Irish have to decide whether Charlie Weis still is the man to lead them.

...the University of Pittsburgh Panthers pursues the play during a college football game against the University of Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field on October 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt Panthers defeated UConn 24...

Williams' interception sparks Pitt's blowout of Syracuse

Greg Williams' 51-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the first half got slow-starting Pittsburgh going, and the Panthers (No. 13 BCS, No. 14 AP) extended their best start to a season since 1982 by beating Syracuse 37-10 on Saturday.

...and Aundre Wright #10 of the Pittsburgh Panthers lead the team onto the field to play the Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field on October 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Connecticut 24-21

...Pittsburgh Panthers carries the football and bursts through a hole in the line of scrimmage against the Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field on October 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Connecticut 24-21. (Photo...

...running back Dion Lewis (28) carries the ball during the Pittsburgh Panthers 24-21 victory over the Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

...10: Dion Lewis #28 of the Pittsburgh Panthers attempts to pull in a pass reception against the Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field on October 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Connecticut 24-21. (Photo...

The Dash dishes out a midterm test

From players, coaches and games to surprises and busts, The Dash's midterm exam runs through it all.

Six things you need to know about the BCS standings

On A Need To Know Basis What did we learn from the first Bowl Championship Series standings released on Sunday? AP Photo/Darron CummingsYou won't h...

...Panthers turns upfield after a pass reception as he is tackled by Greg Lloyd #95 of the Connecticut Huskies at Heinz Field on October 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Connecticut 24-21. (Photo...

Enigmatic Pitt shows good and bad sides in UConn win

...enough to outscore them 28-0 after intermission. And on Saturday, they were bad enough to trail Connecticut 21-6 late in the third quarter at home, but good enough to come back and win...