Under sunny skies and in warmer weather, Auburn had its final full-scale practice before Friday's Outback Bowl against Northwestern, working out for just over two hours at the University of Tampa this morning.

"Just a great day today," Auburn head coach Gene Chizik said. "Obviously the weather is beautiful. Hopefully it's close to this on game day. Today was really our final preparation for the bowl. And I really thought focus was sharp and they were focused and tuned in, so I think it was a great way to end practice, really our last practice of the year. It was a good day."

Auburn will do a walkthrough tomorrow at Raymond James Stadium, site of the bowl game, treating it like a Friday gathering during a normal game week.

Although today was sunny, there is a 60 percent chance of rain for Friday's game, with a predicted high of 64 degrees.

"We'll just play it by ear," Chizik said. "All our preparation's been done and in. And obviously circumstances can change what you may or may not do, but for the most part it's set."