re: If Auburn had Peterson and UW had Malzahn,

welp, Malzahn has been to three NY6 bowl games (incl a Natty appearance) in 5 years and is 2-3 against the benchmark HC in college football. I'd say he's accomplished enough to hold his own against anyone at this point.

The real matchup, anyways, is Steele v. Peterson. And I think Steele will have some tricks up his sleeve.