1. BCS title (Jan. 10)
Auburn vs. Oregon
In its last three games, Auburn allowed 10 second-half points to Georgia, three second-half points to Alabama and three second-half points to South Carolina. If the Tigers can be that impressive in the final 30 minutes again, they will be consensus national champions for the first time since 1957.
Auburn should have the best offensive player (Cam Newton) and the best defensive player (Nick Fairley) in Glendale, Ariz., but Oregon’s special teams could be problematic for the Tigers. It’s definitely going to be difficult for both teams to get better as the game goes on, which has been the case with each all year.
What is the point of wagering against Newton at this stage? Considering all the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder has overcome this season and how much he has improved as the weeks have progressed, if he can match or surpass his SEC title-game performance, Auburn will build up too many points to match. Tigers 41, Ducks 34.