Photos: BCS championship game: Auburn vs. Oregon

Auburn Coach Gene Chizik and defensive tackle Nick Fairley kiss the BCS trophy after defeating the Oregon Ducks, 22-19, in the championship game on Monday night.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton takes in the victory celebration after he led the Tigers to a 22-19 victory over the Oregon Ducks in the BCS national championship game on Monday night.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Auburn running back Michael Dyer is stopped at the one-yard after a 16-yard gain to set up the game-winning field goal in the final minute of the BCS national championship game on Monday night at University of Phoenix Stadium.   (Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images)

Auburn running back Michael Dyer rolls over Oregon defensive back Eddie Pleasant before getting up and continuing a 37-yard run late in the fourth quarter of the BCS title game Monday night. An official replay ruled that Dyer was not down by contact on the play.  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Oregon’s Josh Kaddu (56) and Spencer Paysinger (35) celebrate after teammate Cliff Harris (below Kaddu) recovers an Auburn fumble in the fourth quarter Monday night in the BCS title game. The Ducks would convert the turnover into a touchdown.   (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Tigers strong safety Zac Etheridge tries to pump up the crowd after another big play by the Auburn defense against Oregon on Monday night in the BCS national championship game.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas fumbles as he’s hit by Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley in the third quarter Monday night in the BCS title game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Oregon recovered the fumble.  (Matt York / Associated Press)

Oregon receiver Jeff Maehl is pursued by Auburn defenders Demond Washington (14), Neiko Thorpe (15) and Mike McNeil (26) on an 81-yard pass play that set up a score for the Ducks in the first half Monday night in the BCS title game.  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Tigers receiver Kodi Burns breaks into the clear on a 35-yard scoring pass play against Oregon in the BCS title game Monday night in Glendale, Ariz.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Auburn receiver Kodi Burns (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 35-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter Monday night in the BCS title game against Oregon.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

The Oregon Ducks mascot tries to distract Auburn quarterback Cam Newton as he brings the Tigers’ offense to the line of scrimmage in the second quarter Monday night in the BCS title game.   (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Oregon defensive tackle Zac Clark sacks Tigers quarterback Cam Newton in the first quarter Monday night in the BCS title game.  (Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images)

Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas spots running back LaMichael James coming out of the backfield on a pass play against Auburn on Monday night in the BCS title game.  (Matt York / Associated Press)

Oregon defensive end Kenny Rowe forces Auburn quarterback Cam Newton to fumble on a pass attempt in the first quarter of the BCS national championship game on Monday night.   (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Oregon Coach Chip Kelly talks to ESPN reporter Erin Andrews before the BCS championship game against Auburn on Monday night in Glendale, Ariz.  (Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images)

Ducks fan Annie Barker of Eugene, Ore., gets fired up before the BCS national championship game against the Auburn Tigers on Monday evening in Glendale, Ariz.   (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Oregon Ducks fan Jim Pierce of Portland outside the University of Phoenix Stadium before the BCS national championship game on Monday evening.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)