The BCS title game features 12-1 Auburn against 13-0 Florida State Monday, January 6 on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. CT.

The BCS National Championship Game is finally here as No. 2 Auburn is set to battle No. 1 Florida State in Pasadena. Auburn leads the all-time series 13-4-1 with the last meeting in Auburn Oct. 20, 1990 with the Tigers winning 20-17.

Last season, Auburn experienced its worst season in 60 years with a 3-9 mark and 0-8 record in conference play. After a coaching change that saw Gus Malzahn hired as head coach, many fans and experts expected Auburn to win seven games in 2013. But after losing to LSU in September, Malzahn's team didn't lose again and pulled off a few miracles to finish 12-1 and now will play for the BCS title. If the Tigers were to upset FSU, it would be the biggest turnaround in college football history.

Auburn's success in 2013 has revolved around its strong running game thanks to one of the nation’s best offensive lines. The Tigers lead the nation in rushing, averaging 335.7 yards per game. They rushed for an SEC-championship-game-record 545 yards against Missouri on Dec. 7. The line has allowed just 16 sacks after allowing a league-high 37 a year ago.

FSU's defense allows 116.5 yards per game on the ground and has allowed just five rushing touchdowns in 13 games this season.

Auburn's rushing attack, which is led by junior Tre Mason, will give FSU's defense its biggest challenge of the season. In 2013, Mason racked up 1,621 yards, the second-highest total in school history, and 22 touchdowns and dual-threat quarterback Nick Marshall added 1,023 yards and 11 touchdowns.

While Marshall did most of his damage on the ground, he proved to be a reliable option throwing the ball when needed. The junior completed 128-of-212 attempts for 1,759 yards with 12 touchdowns and only five interceptions.

FSU’s pass defense ranks first in the nation, allowing just 152 yards per game, and its secondary leads the nation with 16 interceptions.

Telvin Smith has 75 tackles and is the leader of the Seminoles' top-ranked scoring defense that allows just 10.7 points per game. FSU’s defense has forced 34 turnovers this season.

FSU's offense is led by Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston. Winston threw for 3,820 yards with 38 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. As a unit, the Seminoles average 53 points per game and 322 passing yards per game.

Auburn's defense allows 24 points per game and 260.2 yards per game through the air. Chris Davis leads the team with 69 tackles while Robenson Therezie has a team-best four interceptions. Dee Ford leads Auburn with 12.5 tackles for a loss, including 8.5 sacks.

FSU averages 207.4 yards per game on the ground with Devonta Freeman leading the way with 943 yards on 162 carries and 13 touchdowns. The Tigers allow 163.2 yards per game on the ground and 423.5 total yards per game.

Prediction: FSU 38-24.