2000s: Memorable College Football Performances

USC's 2004 national title run almost came to an end because Cal quarterback Rodgers simply couldn't miss. He completed his first 23 pass attempts, breaking the NCAA single-game record and falling three short of former Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin's consecutive completion record set over two games. Unfortunately, Rodgers cooled at the worst possible time -- with an assist from the USC defense. He had completed 29-of-31 passes when the Bears lined up for first-and-goal from the USC nine-yard line with less than two minutes remaining. In the next four plays, he was sacked once, and threw three incompletions. Cal fell 23-17 but Rodgers' accuracy against one of the nation's best defenses turned him into a Heisman Trophy candidate.