Alabama-Florida: SEC Championship Hype Video | CampusInsiders
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The No. 2-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide secured their spot in the SEC title game with a 29-13 win over the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl on Saturday. For a moment, it looked as if the Tigers might have upset on their minds. Bama led 12-6 at the break before pulling away for the victory in the second half.
The Crimson Tide rode running back Derrick Henry to victory. He carried the ball a school-record 46 times as the Tide pounded Auburn into submission. The Florida Gators will oppose Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
When: Saturday, December 5 at 4 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
The Gators wrapped up the SEC East weeks ago, but few will give them a chance against Alabama.
After struggling to beat the Florida Atlantic Owls last week, Florida"s offense was stymied by the defense of No. 12-ranked Florida State Seminoles on Saturday. The Gators were crushed 27-2.
With their hopes of making the College Football Playoff dashed, the Gators will have to find motivation to beat the best team they will have played all season.
Players to Watch
Jake Coker
Florida will do everything in their power to make Jake Coker beat them. We"ve seen how dominant Bama"s running game can be when it"s clicking. If Florida can hold up at the line of scrimmage, Coker will be forced to convert some difficult third downs.
He completed 17 of 26 passes against Auburn for 176 yards. That included a 34-yard strike to ArDarius Stewart. Alabama doesn"t need Coker to throw for 300 yards. He just has to protect the football and make a few plays on third down.
If that happens, Bama can beat Floridaeven if the latter is at its best.
Treon Harris
Florida"s offense has looked bad in the last two weeks. Truth be told, Treon Harris isn"t much of a QB. He"s an athlete playing the position. He seems to struggle to see downfield, and his accuracy has left a lot to be desired as well. Thomas Goldkamp of 247Sports is baffled by Harris" play on Saturday against the Seminoles:
Heading into the Florida State game, Harris had thrown four interceptions in his last three games. Without question, Florida will go down hard if he turns the ball over against Alabama.
This one could turn into a blowout even if Harris protects the ball; but if the Gators are to have any chance to win, their front seven has to hold against Bama"s run game, and Harris has to find a way to manufacture some offense.
Prediction
There"s always a way for a team to lose, but it really doesn"t seem likely in this case for Alabama. They are the better team on both sides of the ball.
When you look at Bama"s defense, which has allowed a total of 25 points in its last three games, and match it against Florida"s offense, which has scored an average of 13.25 points in its last four contests, the choice is clear.
Alabama will romp its way into the CFP with an SEC Championship Game win.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2593899-sec-championship-game-2015-date-start-time-for-alabama-vs-florida
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