The Auburn Tigers were slim favorites over Georgia and double-digit underdogs against Alabama. Then, a common assumption was that a hangover from that dramatic Iron Bowl victory would surely linger into the Southeastern Conference championship game against Missouri. Now, No. 1 Florida State is an 8 1/2-point favorite to beat the second-ranked Tigers and claim the BCS title on Jan. 6 in Pasadena, Calif. The refrain feels sort of familiar to Auburn defensive end Dee Ford, who said the Tigers will be ready anyway. I think any team can play in the national championship that's a good caliber team. More...