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Bleacher Report: Oregon Ducks: Can LaMichael James Run Through Nick Fairley and Auburn's D-line?

Oregon Ducks: Can LaMichael James Run Through Nick Fairley and Auburn's D-line? One of the most intriguing matchups to watch for in tonight's BCS Championship Game is how Oregon running back LaMichael James will do against a big, physical Auburn defensive line, led by DT Nick Fairley. James has run for 1682 yards and 21 touchdowns on the season. He averages 6.0 yards per carry. He finished third in the 2010 Heisman Trophy voting. Fairley is one of the best defensive tackles in the country. He is a big body in the middle of the defensive line that can stop ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: