Auburn Tigers start title game preparation

No. 1 Auburn finally got to return to the football practice field, in a way. The Tigers (13-0) and their Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback began preparation for the BCS national championship game against Oregon on Saturday night. But they’re doing it on the soccer field while their regular surface is being redone across the street.

Coach Gene Chizik said the move across the street doesn’t disrupt the routine.

"If we’ve got to practice in a parking lot," he said, "we’ll practice out there."