Iowa State Pulls off Stunner; Who Gets the Nod Between 'Bama and Oregon?

Oklahoma State led 24-7 in the third quarter. Both teams had missed chances. And even with the crowd on their backs, Iowa State wasn't able to get much going. 

Zach Guyer missed a 34-yard field goal, Jared Barnett threw an interception, and the rest of their possessions were marked by three-and-outs.

So, when Oklahoma State was caught dreaming about Oklahoma, the Cyclones marked a comeback. 

And they shocked the football world.

Jeff Woody's four-yard touchdown run gave Iowa State a 37-31, double-overtime win on Friday night, giving Iowa State a crucial victory, and bowl eligibility.

The Cowboys that just plowed through Texas Tech looked very different on Friday. Brandon Weeden threw three interceptions, though the last wasn't his fault.

After a long touchdown run by James White, a great touchdown catch by Albert Gary, an interception by Leonard Johnson, a touchdown pass from Barnett to White and an interception by Ter'Ran Benton, Iowa State was in position. Then Jeff Woody bulled through the defensive line and gave the Cyclones a win.

All this was watched by both Oregon and Alabama happily, as the Ducks and Crimson Tide know if they impress the committee with strong wins, they can secure the final spot (definitely for Alabama).

The Crimson Tide and Ducks both lost to LSU, but while Oregon lost at a neutral location early in the year, the Tide lost a sloppy game late in the year.

Still, the SEC takes the nod over the Pac-12, and Oregon's impressive win over Stanford doesn't mean anything if Alabama finds their way to the BCS Title game.

Both teams have impressive wins. Oregon beat then 18-ranked Arizona State, then fourth-ranked Stanford, Washington, California, and Nevada.

On the flip side, the Tide beat Arkansas (who should crack the top five this week), then 12th-ranked Florida, and current No. 21 Penn State. Alabama has looked great in these wins (although Florida is 5-5 now, and most teams they beat aren't contenders at all.

Both teams have impressive resumes. If LSU wins out (beating Ole Miss, Arkansas, and SEC Championship), then the debate continues.

Pac-12 vs SEC. Oregon vs Alabama. The debate is officially on.

Now, college football has begun for real.