In the midst a 2-14 campaign, there clearly were more lowlights than highlights for the 2012 Jaguars. They pulled out a couple of wins and had some other close calls, though.
South Carolina (11-2) survived a 33-28 slugfest against Michigan that featured some of the most memorable moments of the season to claim a victory in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
It can be hard to find the bright spots after a 2-14 campaign. The Jaguars certainly had their share of disappointments, but these fours players stood out even as the losses continued to pile up for Jacksonville.
A 38-20 loss to the Titans (6-10) in Nashville on Sunday was a fitting end to a disastrous 2-14 season for the Jaguars. This game was a microcosm of Jacksonville's season. It started with some promise, but a flurry of mistakes led to a disappointing end.
Two teams -- No. 11 South Carolina and No. 19 Michigan -- that had preseason national title aspirations will meet in Tampa in the Outback Bowl. Star Michigan QB Denard Robinson has been limited to just a running role recently, but he hopes to be able to throw in this game.
Two impressive offenses will meet up in Nashville. NC State will have its hands full against a Vanderbilt team that has won six straight contests and is playing in its own town.
Not much is on the line for 2012 when the Titans and Jaguars meet on Sunday, but the head coaches for both teams are hoping to build a case to keep their job.
A look at what's making headlines in SEC country on Thursday, including Alabama continuing its preparation for the BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame on Jan. 7.
Georgia will miss DL John Jenkins in the the Capital One Bowl, but the Bulldogs have a capable replacement in Kwame Geathers and will get more help from DE Abry Jones, who is returning from injury.
