2011 BCS Championship: Power Ranking the Best Games at U of Phoenix Stadium

How do Arizona sports fans always get so lucky?

University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., has seen some of the greatest football games ever played.

From the New York Giants beating the 18-0 New England Patriots to Boise State's miraculous "Statue of Liberty" play to beat Oklahoma to Monday night's Auburn-Oregon championship, Arizona football fans are always entertained during the winter.

So, where does Auburn's 22-19 victory rank amongst the best games ever played at the Glendale stadium?

Here's a list of the top 10 games ever played at University of Phoenix Stadium.

10. 2008 NFL Week 17: Cardinals 34, Seahawks 21

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Running back Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks on December 28, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals won 34-21. (Photo by Stephen Du

Though Matt Leinart took most of the snaps while Kurt Warner rested, the Cardinals still managed to beat their division rivals and enter the playoffs on a winning note.

Though there are many more exciting games on this list, this game was definitely important in boosting the Cardinals' confidence heading into the postseason.

9. 2010 Fiesta Bowl: Boise State 17, TCU 10

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos under center against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 4, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christi

This was actually a pretty good game, but no one cared.

Everyone wanted to see either Boise State or TCU in the National Championship Game, not in the Fiesta Bowl.

Even when they didn't make it to the championship, it would have been better if they were paired up against power conference schools instead of against each other.

This game left many fans with a bitter taste in their mouths.

8. 2007 BCS National Championship: Florida 41, Ohio State 14

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Chris Leak #12 of the Florida Gators celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes after the 2007 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on January 8, 2007 in Glendale, Ari

Chris Leak was Florida's quarterback of choice for this game, but many fans were introduced to the one and only Tim Tebow on this night.

Though the game was a blowout, it featured plenty of star power, with Troy Smith headlining the Buckeye squad.

This game also started a streak of five straight BCS Champions from the SEC, continuing with Auburn's victory on Monday.

7. 2009 Fiesta Bowl: Texas 24, Ohio State 21

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 05: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Texas Longhorns scrambles from Thaddeus Gibson #90 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on January 5, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Long

At least Ohio State came closer to winning this game than they did in their 2007 bowl game.

But, in the end, Colt McCoy and the Texas Longhorns were victorious.

The Buckeyes have yet to win a game at this stadium.

6. 2009 NFL Wild Card Round: Cardinals 30, Falcons 24

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals flips the ball during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the

The Cardinals were 9-7 heading into the playoffs after the 2008 season.

No one gave them much of a chance to succeed, but they managed to pull a semi-upset in the Wild Card round against the Atlanta Falcons.

Cardinal fans figured it'd be their only home playoff game of the postseason.

But they were wrong...

5. 2009 NFC Championship Game: Cardinals 32, Eagles 25

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Wide receiver Anquan Boldin #81 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts after a pass is out of his reach in the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix S

The Cardinals were given another home game in the 2009 playoffs after the Philadelphia Eagles, the second wild card team, advanced to the NFC Championship Game.

Arizona made the most of their second home game, pulling off a close victory against Andy Reid's squad.

Of course, they would lose the Super Bowl on an amazing catch by Santonio Holmes.

4. 2010 NFL Wild Card Round: Cardinals 51, Packers 45 (OT)

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the for a touchdown reception during the 2010 NFC wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 10,

This game featured plenty off offense, which means plenty of entertainment for the fans.

It ended on a Bush League non-call of a facemask on Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers (I'm not bitter or anything), so the Cardinals probably didn't deserve to win this game.

But, nevertheless, they advanced and the Packers went home.

3. 2011 BCS National Championship: Auburn 22, Oregon 19

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates the Tigers 22-19 victory against the Oregon Ducks in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Ar

This game was disappointing in the fact that it didn't produce as much offense as we had hoped for.

But, any time a national championship is decided by a last second field goal, it's got to be a great game.

At least it was better than Florida-Ohio State.

2. 2007 Fiesta Bowl: Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 (OT)

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Jared Zabransky #5 of the Boise State Broncos drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Tostito's Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2007 in Glendale, Arizon

This game would be No. 1 at any other stadium.

It had everything. In addition to an underdog upsetting a BCS darling on a Statue of Liberty play, the star of Boise State proposed to his girlfriend afterward.

Everything about this game was a classic and is my vote for the best college football game of all-time.

Oklahoma fans would probably disagree with me.

1. Super Bowl XLII: Giants 17, Patriots 14

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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: David Tyree #85 of the New York Giants catches a 32-yard pass from Eli Manning #10 as Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots attempts to knock it out in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the

This was the greatest Super Bowl of all-time.

The 18-0 Patriots were playing a Giants team that stumbled into the playoffs almost by accident.

The defining play of the game was David Tyree's helmet catch, which kept the game alive for New York.

It's unbelievable that the University of Phoenix Stadium has been around for less than 10 years and has already been the host of some of the best football games ever played.