This showdown will have the winners of the last 3 BCS National Championship games, as well as the only two teams to win the BCS National Title more than once. Last year Florida won this game big on their way to a second national title in three years. This year expect the game to be closer; LSU has a boatload of talent and the game is at Death Valley (at night no less). With the way these two teams stack up this year, this game could very well be a preview of the SEC Championship game, and with the winner of the last 3 SEC Championship’s having been the eventual National Champions, this game could give us an early look at our 2010 BCS National Champions.

1. Oklahoma vs. Texas, Oct. 17th (Dallas)
We all know the storylines surrounding this game: The Red River Rivalry, the match-up of two top Heisman contenders, a birth in the Big 12 Championship game on the line, and a very good possibility that a birth in the National Championship is on the line. Well, try telling that to Texas; the Longhorns beat the Sooners last year only to sit back and watch Oklahoma lose the title game to Florida. This year, both teams will enter the season in the top 5, and maybe even the top 3. If Texas can get by Texas Tech early they will roll into this game undefeated. Oklahoma, meanwhile, gets a couple tough games against BYU and at Miami, but should also enter the game undefeated. That would set up a meeting between two 5-0 teams likely ranked in the top 3, with the winner no doubt having the inside track to the National Championship game.

Well, there’s our top 5 conference games for the upcoming season. Criteria was based on the caliber of the teams, the national impact of the game, and of course the entertainment factor. Let us know what you think of our list and how you would improve it in our comments section below.

• 1. Florida – It’s even going to be tough for Seminole fans to avoid sneaking in a few games using Florida. 2008′s most dominate team in the nation returns its entire defense (yes all 11 starters) and Tim Tebow. Add the constant home run threat of Brandon James, the stable of talented backs, and Florida’s intimidating home field advantage to the mix and you’ve got what will easily be NCAA Football 10′s most heavily used team.
• 2. Oklahoma – Bradford is going to one of the top passers in the game. The Sooners return 9 of defense, and the running back tandem of Chris Brown and DeMarco Murray will be able to wear down defenses. Many will enjoy wreaking havoc in the backfield with DT Gerald McCoy.
• 3. Texas – A tough call between Oklahoma and Texas. Colt McCoy’s speed is what really makes Texas intriguing. Most people don’t realize how fast Colt McCoy actually is. The Longhorns will be loaded on offense with McCoy’s top target, Jordan Shipley returning. The defense lost too many in the front seven to be considered dominant, but the secondary remained in tact for the most part.
• 4. Oklahoma St. – As you can see, the Big 12 South is looking pretty weak again this year. Outside of Florida, the Cowboys may have the second most explosive offense in college football. Dez Bryant is back at wideout, while Zac Robinson returns behind center along with running back Kendall Hunter. A total of 8 starters return to last year’s #6 offense in the nation.
• 5. Ohio State – The Tyrelle Pryor show returns for season two. Ohio State lost Jenkins, Wells, Laurinaitis, and many others. But like most blue chip factories, the Buckeyes will reload. And Pryor will provide plenty of excitement.

That wraps up our top five most heavily used teams segment. Check back later this week for our “Top five B+ or lower teams to use in NCAA 10 online”. Agree or disagree with our comments? Well then let’s hear yours in our comments section below.