2011 Tostitos BCS National Championship Preview

January 10, 2011 8:30 PM ET

Stadium: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Payout: $17,000,000

Played: 2007-present

Once known as: N/A

Broadcasters: Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit

Sideline Reporter: Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

Storyline: Oregon and Auburn will face off for the BCS National Championship on Monday night. These two run-heavy teams have owned the #1 and #2 spots in the BCS rankings since late October. Oregon has never won a national title, while Auburn has won one national title in 1957. The Ducks boast a 12-0 record, Pac-10 title, and the 2^nd best offense in the nation, averaging 537.2 yards per game. The Ducks’ only scare came on November 13^th when they beat California by only 2 points. The Tigers went 13-0, won the SEC title, and have the 7^th best offense in the nation, averaging 497.7 yards per game. The Tigers had to come-back in eight of their games, four of which they were down by double digits. Oregon has had the better defense, allowing 18.4 points game (14^th), while Auburn has allowed 24.5 points per game (54^th). However, Auburn has played a tougher schedule, playing five teams ranked 18^th, while Oregon has only beaten one team ranked 18^th or higher. Auburn looks to get the SEC its fifth consecutive national title, while Oregon looks to become the first Pac-10 team other than USC to win a national championship in the BCS era.

All-time Series: 0-0

Line: Auburn by 2.5

	Oregon			Auburn
Overall Record	12-0		Overall Record	13-0
Conference Record	9-0		Conference Record	8-0
Bowl Record	9-14		Bowl Record	20-13-2
Last Bowl Win	2008 Holiday		Last Bowl Win	2010 Outback