DALLAS (AP) – The Auburn Tigers opened the season as favorites to win the Southeastern Conference, and failed to win even their division.

In hindsight, however, it’s not much of a stretch to call the 10th-ranked Tigers overachievers. With a team devoid of big stars or gaudy stats, they still managed to go 11-2 and survive for a 17-14 victory over No. 22 Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl on Monday.

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