2013 SEC Championship Game

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2013 SEC Championship Game

Auburn Tigers running back Tre Mason (21) falls in the endzone for a touchdown past Missouri Tigers defensive back E.J. Gaines (31) and Missouri Tigers defensive back Randy Ponder (7) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathon Mincy (6) and Auburn Tigers cornerback Chris Davis (11) celebrate during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers cornerback Chris Davis (left) and Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathon Mincy (right) celebrate during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn shouts instructions in the second half against the Missouri Tigers during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Trovon Reed (1) gets tangled up with Missouri Tigers defensive back E.J. Gaines (31) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Trovon Reed (1) rushes to the endzone after he made a catch against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers running back Corey Grant (20) carries the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Missouri Tigers quarterback James Franklin (1) hands off to Missouri Tigers running back Henry Josey (20) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers running back Cameron Artis-Payne (center) gets tackled from behind by Missouri Tigers safety Braylon Webb (9) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers running back Cameron Artis-Payne (44) carries the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers running back Tre Mason (21) collides with a referee during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers quarterback Nick Marshall (14) leaves the field as fans celebrate after Auburn won 59-42 during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers tight end Brandon Fulse (11) and wide receiver Dimitri Reese (86) celebrate with fans after they defeated Missouri Tigers 59-42 during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers players celebrate their win over the Missouri Tigers during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers players celebrate their win over the Missouri Tigers during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn Tigers hold the championship trophy after they won 59-42 over the Missouri Tigers during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn celebrates with offensive linesman Avery Young (56) after Auburn Tigers won 59-42 over the Missouri Tigers during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Missouri Tigers enter the stadium prior to facing the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Auburn Tigers players run onto the field before the SEC Championship game against the Missouri Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Auburn Tigers work out before the SEC Championship game against the Missouri Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Auburn Tigers running back running back Corey Grant (20) and other players warm up before the SEC Championship game against the Missouri Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Nick Marshall (14) works out before the SEC Championship game against the Missouri Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Missouri Tigers work out before the SEC Championship game against the Auburn Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Missouri Tigers quarterback James Franklin (1) warms up before the SEC Championship game against the Auburn Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Auburn Tigers running back Johnathan Ford (23) and running back Corey Grant (20) rally before the SEC Championship game against the Missouri Tigers at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

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Auburn Tigers running back Tre Mason (21) falls in the endzone for a touchdown past Missouri Tigers defensive back E.J. Gaines (31) and Missouri Tigers defensive back Randy Ponder (7) during the second half of the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Auburn Tigers won 59-42. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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