Birmingham Bowl-Matchup

Auburn (6-6, SEC) vs Memphis (9-3, American), Dec. 30, noon. LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama. TOP PLAYERS Auburn: PK Daniel Carlson is a Lou Groza Award finalist,

Auburn (6-6, SEC) vs Memphis (9-3, American), Dec. 30, noon.

LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama.

TOP PLAYERS

Auburn: PK Daniel Carlson is a Lou Groza Award finalist, making 22 of 26 field goals so far.

Memphis: QB Paxton Lynch is one of the nation's top passers, with 3,670 yards and 28 touchdowns against three interceptions.

NOTABLE

Auburn: Has lost four of its last six games. Predicted to win the Southeastern Conference.

Memphis: Achieved highest ranking in program history, at No. 13. Interim coach Darrell Dickey will lead the team.

LAST TIME

Memphis 28-27 (Oct. 9, 1976)

BOWL HISTORY

Auburn: Has made bowl appearance in 14 of last 16 seasons, including two national championship games.

Memphis: 5-3 in bowl games, including 55-48 win over BYU in last season's Miami Beach Bowl.