On December 4th, 2010, the football programs of Auburn University and the University of South Carolina will square off for the SEC Championship. The two teams have taken two very different paths to get to where they are with the Tigers a perfect 11-0 and the Gamecocks 7-3. Led by Heisman Trophy candidate Cameron Newton, Auburn is ranked #2 in the country in both the BCS and AP rankings. The Tigers will travel this weekend to Alabama with the SEC East championship wrapped up, but a chance to play in the National Championship game on the line. Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks have never played in a SEC Championship game in school history. South Carolina’s entrance into the SEC Championship is the crowning achievement of Spurrier’s reign in Columbia. Auburn beat South Carolina 35-27 in a close game earlier this year at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Fans buying 2011 SEC Championship tickets might be in for a instant classic this year at the George Dome.