NFL: Top 20 Reasons Fans Should Tune into Every Bowl Game This Season

With college bowl season upon us, it's time to take a look at the biggest reasons why NFL fans should care about the next month of college football.

The first bowl game kicks off Saturday afternoon (December 18th) on ESPN, and after that, it's non-stop bowl game action leading up to January 10th's BCS National Championship Game between Auburn and Oregon.

So, with that being said, here are the Top 20 reasons the NFL fan should soak in all that bowl season has to offer this winter.

Boise State's Offense

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Kellen Moore of the Boise State University Broncos looks on during a press conference for Heisman Trophy candidates at The New York Marriott Marquis on December 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Image

Kellen Moore and the rest of his offensive weapons are among the best in college football. His top two receivers Titus Young and Austin Pettis are both certain to have an NFL future as does Moore.

Moore was in the running for the Heisman this season but fell short to Cam Newton and others.

The Broncos' also have several talented running backs including Doug Martin, a shifty back with many explosive highlights to his name.

Alamo Bowl

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 05: Wide receiver Justin Blackmon #81 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the college football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defe

The Alamo Bowl on December 29th features a number of talented NFL prospects. Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon is just one of the many.

Arizona's quarterback Nick Foles is another player with NFL potential. This game should feature plenty of offense either way so don't miss it.

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Gator Drama

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators watches the action during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

In just a few years at the University of Florida, Urban Meyer built a college football dynasty winning two national titles in three years and producing a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback.

Now, for the second time in as many seasons, Meyer is stepping down as the head coach and leaving the Gators in a much better position than he found them.

Florida has produced a plethora of talented NFL players including New England's Aaron Hernandez and Pittsburgh's Marquis Pouncey just last year.

Florida will battle Penn State in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day.

Capital One Bowl

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a long reception against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Capital One Bowl features two of college football's best teams in Alabama and Michigan State. Michigan State was a tiebreaker away from the Rose Bowl and now has to settle for Alabama in a different New Year's Day bowl game.

Alabama has a list of NFL talent. Wide receiver Julio Jones and running backs Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson lead the way offensively.

Nevada's Colin Kaepernick

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Reno Wolf Pack runs for a touchdown against the UNLV Rebels in the first quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada Reno won 44-26. (Photo

Nevada's senior leader helped them to an upset win over Boise State late in the season. Kaepernick is truly a dual-threat quarterback who can run and pass with the nation's best.

You can catch Kaepernick and the WAC champion Nevada football team on January 9th against Boston College in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.

Sugar Bowl

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gets ready to call the play in the huddle against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

The Allstate Sugar Bowl features two of the drafts top quarterbacks potentially—Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor and Arkansas' Ryan Mallett.

Both have significant size and skill that would likely carry over to the next level. This game should be a fun one and also an excellent NFL measuring stick for both signal callers.

Undefeated TCU

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - NOVEMBER 27: TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Andy Dalton #14, center Jake Kirkpatrick #76 and wide receiver Alonzo Adams #81 celebrate their 66-17 win over the University of New Mexico Lobos on November 27, 2010 at University Stadium in Alb

TCU felt the BCS' wrath this season by going 12-0 and getting passed up for the title game. Instead, the Horned Frogs will have to settle for the Rose Bowl against the Big Ten champion Wisconsin Badgers.

TCU quarterback Andy Dalton is one of college football's top quarterbacks and has an impressive resume as a starter for the Horned Frogs.

Sun Bowl

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Brian Kelly and quarterback Tommy Rees #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish embrace after the game against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. No

Even NFL fans have to pay attention when two of college football's most storied programs meet up in a December bowl game.

Notre Dame will take on Miami in the Sun Bowl on New Year's Eve and recreate memories from decades ago.

Denard Robinson

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Michigan's Denard Robinson will be front and center this bowl season when his Wolverines match up with Mississippi State on New Year's Day in the Gator Bowl.

The playmaking sophomore began the season on fire but since has cooled with some Michigan losses. Still, he is just as exciting and will remind NFL fans of Josh Cribbs and Brad Smith.

Andrew Luck

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: 2010 Heisman Trophy candidate Andrew Luck of the Stanford University Cardinals listens to a question at a press conference at The New York Marriott Marquis on December 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Im

Andrew Luck was in the running for the Heisman this season and will be leading his one-loss Stanford team into the Orange Bowl to take on the red hot Virginia Tech Hokies who won the ACC this year.

Luck has an NFL future in his sights and could possibly go in the first round.

Insight Bowl

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IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes signals a call at the line during second half action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Ohio State won 2

Missouri and Iowa meet up in the Insight Bowl on December 28th. These two teams represent different conferences in the Big 12 and the Big Ten respectively.

This is a pretty even matchup, and both teams will be battling for bragging rights of the Midwest.

Jake Locker

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SEATTLE - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies passes against the Stanford Cardinal on October 30, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Locker wasn't talked about a lot this season, but his size and ability can't be denied. The Washington star threw for over 2,200 yards this season and 17 touchdowns.

Locker will most likely have NFL scouts drooling this offseason.

Holiday Bowl

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Nebraska Cornhusker fans cheer on their team against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cowboys Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Sooners beat the Cornhuskers 23-20. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The Holiday Bowl features Nebraska against Washington. Nebraska's freshman superstar quarterback Taylor Martinez will be front and center as he goes head to head with the Huskies' Jake Locker.

Nebraska fell just short against Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game, so it will be interesting to see if they come ready to play.

Navy's Rushing Attack

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 11: Two Navy ram mascots stand on the sideline during a game against the Army Black Knights on December 11, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Midshipmen won 31-17. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Imag

Navy takes one of the nation's best rushing attacks to California to play San Diego State on December 23rd. The Midshipmen are lead by quarterback Ricky Dobbs who is rarely mentioned as one of college football's best.

Cotton Bowl

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers reacts after their 43-36 win over the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Cotton Bowl features two talented teams in LSU and Texas A&M. LSU played well in the SEC this season beating Alabama and a young Florida team.

A&M will be looking to represent the Big 12 well, and if there is a player to watch, it's LSU's Patrick Peterson.

SMU's Bowl Goal

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DALLAS - SEPTEMBER 24: Fans of the SMU Mustangs wave a flag before a game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 24, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Mustangs are coming off of a 45-10 drubbing of the Nevada Wolfpack last bowl season and are taking on Army this year in the Armed Forces Bowl.

SMU played in its first bowl game last season since 1984, and with a win this season, they would be streaking.

Fiesta Bowl

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Landry Jones #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks for an open receiver against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Cowboys Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Sooners beat the Cornhuskers 23-20. (Photo by

The Fiesta Bowl presents a unique matchup with Oklahoma and Uconn battling it out in Glendale. Oklahoma is champion of the Big 12 while Uconn, Big East champions, have four losses already this season but won a tiebreaker via a win over West Virginia to make the Fiesta Bowl.

A classic David vs. Goliath matchup.

Gamecocks Rebound

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 4: Fullback Patrick DiMarco #47 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates a touchdown while teammate and wide receiver D.L. Moore #82 joins him during the 2010 SEC Championship against the Auburn Tigers at Georgia Dome on December 4,

South Carolina was steamrolled by the Auburn Tigers earlier this month in the SEC championship game. Can they rebound? The Gamecocks will be taking on Florida State in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on New Year's Eve.

Both teams have wins over Florida this season, and both lost their respective conference championship games. It has to get better for someone.

Cam Newton

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Cam Newton, quarterback of the Auburn University Tigers, speaks after being awarded the 2010 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award on December 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

The Heisman Trophy winner will try to cap off a season filled with ups (Heisman & 13-0 Auburn) and downs (pay-for-play scandal) to bring home the crown for Auburn.

Newton is as exciting as they come, at 6'6" and 250 pounds, he is one of the most physically-gifted players in college football history and can become an instant legend with a win on January 10th.

BCS National Championship Game...duh

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CORVALLIS, OR - DECEMBER 4: Running back Josh Huff #4 of the Oregon Ducks runs with the ball in the second quarter of the game against hte the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Corvallis, Oregon. The Ducks beat the Beavers 37-20

The title game on January 10th will determine college football's champion and ultimately settle a five-week debate that will likely carry on through the entire bowl season.

Oregon and Auburn will play for it all in Glendale, Arizona, and one team will emerge victorious and go down in history as national champions.