The #1Auburn Tigers and the #19South Carolina Gamecocks meet in Atlanta today to battle it out for the SEC Championship. Auburn comes in to today's game after stunning Alabama in one of the most exciting Iron Bowl games to date, overcoming a 24 point deficit on the road and preserving their undefeated season.
With a victory, Auburn secures their spot in the BCS Championship game and a chance to win their 2nd national title. South Carolina is coming off three straight victories, including a huge 36-14 win against Florida on the road. That victory over the Gators has given them plenty of momentum into this game as they will attempt to avenge an early season loss against Auburn from late September. South Carolina running back
Marcus Lattimore has lived up to recruiting hype, racking up 1,114 yards and rushing for 17 touchdowns in an impressive freshmen year. The Gamecocks will need him to have a huge game if they stand any chance, as Auburn was able to limit Lattimore to 33 yards on 14 carries in their earlier season meeting.
As much as I'd love to see Auburn lose, it's not looking like that's going to happen today. Marcus Lattimore will have a better game than his first try against the Tigers, but it wont be enough to overcome a dynamic and resilient Auburn team. Expect Cam Newton to have a big game, accounting for two touchdowns through the air and two on the ground and leading Auburn to victory.
Auburn 42 South Carolina 28
