I have bad memories about the Orange Bowl two years ago. Somewhat similiar circumstances only not quite for the National title.
Iowa vs SC with SC having the Heisman winner and Iowa having the guy that finished second in Heisman voting. Just like Oklahoma Iowa scored first (running the opening kickoff back for a touchdown). Close game for awhile and then SC got a big break and pounded the Hawkeyes. Sound familiar? Everyone in Iowa thought SC was the top team in the country after that game. SC won the game by 20 points or so, but it really wasn't even that close.
I think Auburn deserves all the credit possible for it's great unbeaten season. However, outside of diehard Auburn fans, how could anyone argue against SC being named the National Champions? They might be one of the most talented teams ever!
Oklahoma scored first and remember Oklahoma was also unbeaten. Then no matter what happened SC outscored the Sooners 55 to 3 until a meaningless touchdown by Oklahoma late in the game. A 55 to 3 spurt!!!! That's not momentum, that's superiority.
Congratulations to SC and to Auburn and to Utah for that matter. When was the last time 3 teams ended up undefeated?
For all those Stoops naysayers... He's in the hunt for a national title every year. Every college in America would settle for his success.