College football: No. 3 Auburn takes break from SEC grind

They faced eventual winners Mark Ingram of Alabama and Sam Bradford of Oklahoma the past two seasons and runner-up Darren McFadden of Arkansas in 2007. Only McFadden played more than half of the game in easy wins, but he and Ingram both topped 100 yards rushing. Bradford was a crisp 17 of 22 for 183 yards and two touchdowns.

"We have been talking about that for a while, ever since the season started and Cam started playing so well in their offense," Chattanooga safety Jordan Tippit said.

Auburn was content to keep Newton in the pocket in a romp over Louisiana-Monroe earlier in the season, when his only credited run was on a sack. The Mocs are gearing up just in case.

"It is always fun to try and tackle a player of his talent level," Tippit said. "Also with him being a potential Heisman Trophy winner, it is always fun."