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BCS National Championship Game
BCS National Championship Game
Florida State defeated Auburn 34-31 in this season's BCS National Championship game, which was played at the Rose Bowl. Here are SI's best shots from Monday's game.
Thousands of Auburn faithful traveled to Pasadena, Calif., to watch the Tigers try to claim their second national title in four years.
Nearly 95,000 fans packed into the Rose Bowl to see Auburn face Florida State.
Auburn's cheerleaders and marching band prepare for kickoff before the start of the game.
Florida State fans were excited before the game to see the undefeated Seminoles play in their first national championship game since 2001.
Outside the stadium, Auburn fans were ecstatic to see their team playing in a national title game after finishing 3-9 the previous year.
Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy recipient Jameis Winston looked to deliver the 'Noles their first national championship victory since the 1999 season.
Seminoles kicker Roberto Aguayo nailed two field goals during the game.
Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall pitches the ball to running back Corey Grant.
Auburn's defense constantly pressured Heisman winner Jameis Winston.
Seminoles punter Cason Beatty punts from his own endzone after Auburn forced a three-and-out deep in Florida State territory.
Quarterback Nick Marshall attempts to elude several 'Noles defenders.
Marshall looks down the field with Florida State defenders in pursuit. Marshall finished the contest 14-27 for 217 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
Winston tries to escape the grasp of Auburn defensive end Dee Ford, who notched two sacks during the game.
Auburn running back Tre Mason runs for the end zone after catching a pass from Nick Marshall. The score and the ensuing extra point gave the Tigers a 7-3 first-quarter lead.
Running back Tre Mason celebrates his first-quarter touchdown catch with his Auburn teammates.
Winston struggled passing the ball at times, particularly in the first half. The Seminoles faced a 21-3 deficit at one point in the second quarter.
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn led his team to the BCS National Championship game in his first year at the school.
Winston failed to throw a touchdown in the first half, contributing to the first halftime deficit the Seminoles faced all season.
Florida State defensive back Nate Andrews tries to defend a pass in the hands of a falling Auburn receiver.
Seminoles defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. and linebacker Terrance Smith try to wrap up Auburn's Nick Marshall.
Nick Marshall finished the game 14-27 for 217 yards passing with two touchdowns and one interception.
Auburn's defense held Florida State to 148 yards rushing, nearly 100 yards fewer than Auburn's offense totaled.
Auburn defensive back Chris Davis was penalized for pass interference late in the fourth quarter. The penalty placed the ball on the Tigers two-yard line, and the 'Noles scored on the next play.
Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin catches the game-winning touchdown with only 13 seconds left on the clock.
The Seminoles offense celebrates after Kelvin Benjamin came up with the decisive touchdown grab.
Winston celebrates after throwing the touchdown pass that gave the Seminoles a late lead and an eventual victory.
Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates the national championship victory with his team.
Seminoles players lifted The Coaches' Trophy after defeating Auburn in the BCS National Championship game.
Florida State receiver Levonte Whitfield celebrates his team's national title victory. Whitfield returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown with less than five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Defensive back Ronald Darby celebrates Florida State's first national championship since the 1999 season with Seminoles fans.
Running back James Wilder, Jr. led the Seminoles marching band during the postgame celebration.
Florida State finished the season a perfect 14-0 including postseason play.
Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher lifts The Coaches' Trophy after Florida State beat Auburn, snapping the SEC's seven-year streak of winning the national title.
