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Auburn Tigers

Why they'll be in Glendale: RB Kenny Irons. Brandon Cox's experience at quarterback. Eight home games, including LSU, Florida and Georgia going to the Plains. Great coaching staff got better with the addition of defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.

Why they won't: A potential academic scandal looms over the program after the New York Times questioned the offering of directed reading classes to several football players in 2004. Two top linebackers suspended for the first three games. Must replace both offensive tackles and two top receivers.

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