Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (1) runs with a reception past Mississippi State defenders for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks for an open receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath, front, carries a pass reception for short gain against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) carries the ball for a first down against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn defensive back Roger McCreary (23) intercepts a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver Osirus Mitchell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) runs upfield for a short gain while Auburn linebacker Zakoby McClain (9) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Jaden Walley (31) pulls away from Auburn defensive back Ladarius Tennison (13) with a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) runs upfield for a short gain past fallen Auburn defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) runs for short yardage as Auburn defenders pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Austin Williams (85) runs past Auburn defensive back Jaylin Simpson (36) for a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands off to running back Tank Bigsby (4) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) is pursued by Mississippi State defensive end Marquiss Spencer (42) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) scrambles for a first down against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (81) reaches for an incomplete pass while covered by Auburn defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles while looking for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix scrambles during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) scrambles away from Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) sprints past Mississippi State safety Shawn Preston Jr. (12) and other defenders on his way to a short gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Medical personnel from both Mississippi State and Auburn tend to injured Mississippi State defensive end Marquiss Spencer in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Medical personnel from both Mississippi State and Auburn lift injured Mississippi State defensive end Marquiss Spencer onto a cart during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn tight end Luke Deal (86) protects a pass reception next to Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) reaches for a 32-yard touchdown reception over the defense of Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Geor'quarius Spivey (11) runs upfield after catching a pass in front of Auburn defensive back Zion Puckett (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 24-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) calls out to tight end J.J. Pegues (89) as they line up during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 24-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn listens to an official's call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 24-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Then Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn responds to an SEC Network interview following an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn athletic director Allen Greene announced the coach's firing on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, a day after the Tigers finished the regular season with a 24-10 victory over Mississippi State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Then Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn wishes players good luck during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn athletic director Allen Greene announced the coach's firing on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, a day after the Tigers finished the regular season with a 24-10 victory over Mississippi State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Then Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn cheers on linebacker Barrett Tindall (38) and other players during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn athletic director Allen Greene announced the coach's firing on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, a day after the Tigers finished the regular season with a 24-10 victory over Mississippi State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)