January 2, 2017; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) carries the ball ahead of Auburn Tigers defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) during the first half of the Allstate Sugar Bowl football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Auburn Tigers 35-19. Photo: Kelley L Cox -KLC fotos for the Allstate Sugar Bowl