BCS Bowl Games 2012: Most Intriguing Matchups That You Must Watch

Well, the BCS bowl games are set after the final rankings were released, and there were some changes after Week 14 of the college football season.

Clemson captured a spot in the Orange Bowl with a win over Virginia Tech, West Virginia won the Big East in a three-way tie and previously-undefeated Houston dropped out of the Sugar Bowl.

But none of these teams make the "A" list for the BCS bowl game matchups.

Here are three BCS bowl game matchups that will have you wanting to become a college football star.

3. Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Stanford

No. 3 Oklahoma State may not be going to the title game, but the Cowboys have gained a lot of respect throughout college football regardless.

Oklahoma State is coming off a 44-10 drubbing of then-No. 10 Oklahoma and has arguably the top offense in the nation, averaging 49.3 points per game this season.

No. 4 Stanford, on the other hand, finished with an 11-1 record this season, but a recent blowout loss to Oregon, plus a squeaker against unranked Cal, has ignited some concern.

Nonetheless, watching Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden match up against Andrew Luck, the No. 1 prospect for next year's NFL draft, should mark a shootout.

2. Rose Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Oregon

If Oklahoma State has the best offense in college football, Oregon isn't far behind, averaging 46.2 points per game and recently dropping 53 points on Stanford.

On the other hand, Wisconsin also has a scary offense, led by quarterback Russell Wilson and running back Montee Ball.

Ball rushed for 137 yards and scored four total touchdowns in the Badgers' 42-39 upset of then-No. 13 Michigan State in Week 14.

The Wisconsin defense has also allowed just 17.0 points per game this season, sixth in college football.

Expect plenty of big-time plays in this game.

1. BCS Championship Game: Alabama vs. LSU

LSU's 9-6 squeaker against Alabama on Nov. 5 wasn't generally well-received, given the desire for more offense, but I find watching the top two defenses in the nation compete one another.

Alabama is allowing 8.8 points per game, LSU is allowing 10.5 points per game, and they've done this in the SEC, the top conference in college football.

You add in Alabama star running back Trent Richardson, and a slew of defensive stars on both teams, and there are plenty of intriguing matchups in this game.

I'm expecting at least on defensive score in this game.

FYI, Alabama and LSU each have three interceptions for touchdowns this season and LSU has 18 interceptions on the season, led by cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu.