The game began at 4:00 p.m. EST and was televised by CBS Sports, for the tenth straight season.

It featured Auburn's Heisman Trophy contending quarterback Cam Newton against South Carolina's Stephen Garcia; running backs Marcus Lattimore (South Carolina) and Mike Dyer (Auburn); and receivers Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina) and Darvin Adams (Auburn).

1 ranked BCS team had lost its conference championship game three seasons in a row and Auburn ended the streak this year.

Auburn broke the SEC Championship Game records for most offensive yards, most points scored and largest margin of victory.

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton matched the game record for touchdown responsibility with six, four throwing and two running, which included a Hail Mary touchdown at the end of the first half.