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Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field-goal attempt 100-plus yards to score the game-winning touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Auburn won 34-28. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — That crazy tipped pass for a long game-winning touchdown is now the second-most stunning and improbable play of Auburn's wild season.

Yes, the Tigers found a way to top "The Immaculate Deflection."

Chris Davis returned a missed field-goal attempt more than 100 yards for a touchdown on the final play to lift No. 4 Auburn to a 34-28 victory over No. 1 Alabama on Saturday, upending the two-time defending national champions' BCS hopes and preserving the Tigers' own.

"We're a team of destiny," Davis said. "We won't take no for an answer."

He delivered a play that deserves its own nickname. Say the Happiest Return. Or the saddest, depending on which side of the Iron Bowl you sit.

Davis caught the ball about 9 yards deep in the end zone after freshman Adam Griffith's 57-yard attempt fell short. He then sprinted down the left sideline and cut back with nothing but teammates around him in a second straight hard-to-fathom finish for the Tigers (11-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference).

"I knew when I caught the ball I would have room to run," Davis said. "I knew they would have big guys on the field to protect on the field goal.

"When I looked back, I said, 'I can't believe this.'"

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Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) celebrates after returning a missed field-goal attempt 100-plus yards to score the game-winning touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Auburn won 34-28.(AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn fans storm the field after their 34-28 after a win over top-ranked Alabama in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama kicker Adam Griffith (99) attempts a 57-yard field goal attempt late in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Griffith missed the kick, and Auburn's Chris Davis raced 100-plus yards for the winning score. Auburn won 34-28. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal attempt 100-plus yards to score the game-winning touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Auburn won 34-28. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) consoles kicker Cade Foster (43) after he missed a field goal against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) strips the ball away from Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)

Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) reacts after recovering an Auburn fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, talks with quarterback AJ McCarron (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) throws a pass as Alabama linebacker Adrian Hubbard (42) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn scratches his head during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Jay Sailors)

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Jay Sailors)

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) recovers his own fumble as Alabama linebacker Denzel Devall (30) and defensive back Landon Collins (26) pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) dives for the end zone as Auburn defensive back Ryan Smith (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Cooper was ruled short of the goal line, but Alabama scored on the next play. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) is pursued by Alabama linebacker Xzavier Dickson (47) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)

Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) is taken down by Alabama linebacker Trey DePriest (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Jay Sailors)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) reacts after the Crimson Tide scored a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn defensive back Ryan White (19) applauds after Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) dropped a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) gives thanks after catching a 20-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) is chased down by Auburn defensive back Justin Garrett (26) and cornerback Chris Davis (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn linebacker Jake Holland (5) pushes Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) out-of-bounds during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn defensive back Ryan Smith (24) partially blocks the punt of Alabama punter Cody Mandell (29 during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) drags Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) into the end zone on a 45-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) looks for a receiver as Auburn defensive end Dee Ford (30) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) is taken down by Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) outruns Alabama defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) on a 45-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) salutes after scoring against Alabama on a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn mascot Nova, a golden eagle, flies over Jordan Hare Stadium prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) warms up prior for an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Members of the Auburn Tigers pray at midfield before an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)

Auburn fan Sam Jones, of Franklin, Tenn., waits for the team along Tiger Walk before an NCAA college football game against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn shakes hands with fans during Tiger Walk before an NCAA college football game against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

A lone Alabama fan, Scott Shaw, of Ozark, Ala., watches Auburn players during Tiger Walk before an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: Nick Marshall #14 of the Auburn Tigers is tackled by Trey DePriest #33 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: The Alabama Crimson Tide line up against the Auburn Tigers in the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: DeAndrew White #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide fails to complete a third quarter pass against the defense of Jermaine Whitehead #9 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: Fans take the field to celebrate with the Auburn Tigers after they defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 34 to 28 at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: AJ McCarron #10 and Cade Foster #43 react after Foster missed a field goal in the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: Ryan Smith #24 of the Auburn Tigers yells to an official as he and Jonathan Jones #3 react after Smith recovered a blocked punt in the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: Kevin Norwood #83 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a tipped ball in the second quarter against the defense of Ryan Smith #24 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 30: T.J. Yeldon #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball in the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn clinched a spot in the SEC championship game with the stunning victory over the powerhouse from across the state. The Crimson Tide (11-1, 7-1) several times seemed poised to continue its run toward the first three-peat in modern college football, but couldn't put the Tigers away.

Asked if it was the biggest win of his career, Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said: "It ranks right up there." But he said he'd "probably" still celebrate just like he has since his high school coaching days: With a Waffle House meal.

"That's what you coach for, that's what these kids play for, to get a chance to win the SEC championship," Malzahn said.

The Tigers put it away just when overtime on tap. The public address announcer in the stadium had already declared the game 28-28 at the end of regulation.

But Alabama got 1 second restored and one more play after a review of T.J. Yeldon's run to the Auburn 39.

That gave the Tide coach Nick Saban a chance to try the long field goal — and now he probably wished he never did, given the stunning result.

"It was a great game," Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron said. "Sometimes luck just isn't on your side.

"It's one of those crazy plays. It's almost like a video game. That's something you do on Madden or NCAA. It's just a wild play."

The entire field looked like a sea of orange shakers as the celebration continued long after the climactic finale of one of the biggest Iron Bowls in the bitter rivalry's 78-year history.

It lived up to the billing — and then some. According to NCAA records, it was only the fourth time that a missed field goal was returned for 100 yards, with LSU's Odell Beckham Jr. doing it against UAB early this season.

This finale even one-upped Auburn's last-gasp win over Georgia two weeks earlier. A deflected 73-yard touchdown pass from Nick Marshall to Ricardo Louis dubbed "The Immaculate Deflection" with 25 seconds left set up only the second Top-5 Iron Bowl matchup and first since 1971.

A team that went 3-9 last season and had been destroyed by Alabama 91-14 combined the past two seasons will play for an SEC title and perhaps a trip to the BCS championship game.

Undefeated Ohio State, which was third in the BCS standings this week and figures to move up to second behind Florida State, will have something to say about which teams play for the national title, too. No doubt the Buckeyes, who won their own thriller against Michigan earlier in the day, were celebrating Auburn's win almost as much as the Tigers.

On the final play, Alabama turned to Griffith to replace Cade Foster, who had missed three field goals, with a potential clinching 44-yarder going low and getting blocked in the final minutes. Griffith was only 1 of 2 all season with a long of 20 yards.

"We had every opportunity to win the game and we just came up short," Saban said.

Marshall had tied the game with a 39-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Sammie Coates with 32 seconds left after Auburn blocked a low field goal attempt. The Tigers moved 65 yards in 2 minutes all on the ground with Mason until that play.

Marshall raced toward the line with two defensive backs coming after him. Then he pulled up just in time with the ball tucked in his left hand, deftly switching it to his right and lofting the pass to Coates standing all by himself.

McCarron, a Heisman Trophy candidate, had staked Alabama to a 28-21 lead with a 99-yard pass to Amari Cooper for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The Tide had a few chances to put the game away, but couldn't convert a fourth-and-short deep in Auburn territory, had four missed field goals — one after a false start penalty negated a make — and a dropped potential TD in the end zone by Cooper.

McCarron might have had a Heisman moment with his pass to Cooper from the end zone, when Cooper shook off a defensive back on his way to the end zone.

The quarterback, who is 36-3 as a starter, completed 17 of 29 passes for 277 yards and three touchdowns.

Marshall led his team with a dual-threat style that was never more evident than his final pass. He was 11-of-16 passing for 97 yards but also rushed 17 times for 99 yards.

Tre Mason ran 29 times for 164 yards and a touchdown. Auburn ran 52 times for 296 yards against a defense that came in giving up 91 yards a game on the ground.

Alabama, which outgained Auburn 495-393, countered with Yeldon's own workhorse performance. Yeldon gained 141 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries.

The defenses both came up big late in the fourth.

Adrian Hubbard corralled Marshall on fourth and inches from Auburn's 35.

But then Auburn's defenders followed suit. Freshman Carl Lawson led the charge in stuffing T.J. Yeldon on fourth down from the 13 when Saban opted against sending Foster back out.

"I don't ever like to say I don't have confidence in a player," Saban said. "But I think the percentages were we would make the first down. We've been a very good short yardage team all year. It didn't work out that way.

"Myself and a lot of other people would probably say we should have kicked a field goal there. But we had another field goal from the same spot that we missed. So you can't take it for granted that we would have made it."

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