The passion is undoubtedly there, but this game is absolutely the best I've seen in a very long time. I love watching a rivalry game where everything is about the game on the field and not the inbetween ******** emotional stuff. What a game.
I say it was the right call, though. At this point, Auburn has to win with their offense/special teams. Those two units are undoubtedly more effective than their defense at this point. Not that their defense is playing bad, mind you.