In the end, it is obvious that the voters don't want a rematch, and they respect the strength of the SEC. The best conference in the country deserves a team in the National Championship.

The Gators have earned everything they are getting. Now that they're in the BCS Championship Game, they have to deal with Ohio State. I like Florida's chances to contain Troy Smith. UF's defensive speed limited McFadden and Jones. Why not Smith?

I doubt Ohio State has seen a defense as fast and as good as UF's, although the Buckeyes had no trouble rushing against Michigan with Antonio Pittman and Chris Wells. They combined for 195 yards.

So it will be a challenge, but at least UF gets its chance.

Maybe the voters learned their lesson from the Auburn situation in 2004. When in doubt, favor the better conference.

So here are my final picks. The BCS Bowl Games:

Orange Bowl: Louisville beats Wake Forest, and 25 people watch it on TV.

Fiesta Bowl: I'll take the upset pick here. Boise State over Oklahoma in a good game that will spark even more talk for a playoff system.

Sugar Bowl: This could be a fun one. Great Notre Dame offense vs. a great LSU defense. Two future NFL quarterbacks head to head. LSU with a narrow victory.

Rose Bowl: This will be a very hyped and anticipated game, but the Wolverines are better than the Trojans. Michigan beats USC by 10.

National Championship: UF's answer to Ted Ginn Jr. will be Percy Harvin, but can UF answer Troy Smith's production with a big game from Chris Leak? It will be decided in the fourth quarter. Ohio State comes out on top.