The SEC Championship game is set for Saturday, December 19, 2020, when the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-0) visit the #6 Florida Gators (8-2) in Atlanta. Florida won the SEC – East by one game and Alabama won the SEC – West by two and a half games. This game will air live on CBS at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Through 10 games, the Alabama offense is averaging 49.5 points per game and 537.8 yards per game, 347.7 through the air and 190.1 on the ground. Najee Harris leads the team with 1,084 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns, and DeVonta Smith, who may win the Heisman, has a team high 83 receptions for 1,327 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, the Crimson Tide are allowing just 16.8 points and 340.1 yards, 227.1 passing and 113.0 rushing.
The Florida offense is averaging 41.2 points per game and 513.5 yards per game, 386.4 through the air and 127.1 on the ground. Dameon Pierce leads the team with 441 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and Kadarius Toney has a team high 62 receptions for 831 yards and nine touchdowns. Defensively, the Gators are allowing 26.3 points and 384.7 yards, 242.3 passing and 142.4 rushing.
[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/florida” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]Below is my pick for the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs #6 Florida Gators.
#1 Alabama Crimson Tide (-17.5) vs #6 Florida Gators: O/U 74.5 (-107/-114)
Last time out, Alabama finished their regular season with a 52-3 road thrashing of the Arkansas Razorbacks. This game was tied 3-3 with under three minutes to go in the first, but less than four minutes into the second quarter it was 24-3 Alabama and the route was on. Alabama was dominant on the ground in this game as they rushed the ball 38 times for 216, a 5.7 average, and six touchdowns. Defensively, the Crimson Tide allowed just 188 total yards and four Arkansas turnovers, one interception and three lost fumbles.
Florida ruined their College Football Playoff hope by ending their regular season with a 37-34 home loss to the LSU Tigers. This game was headed to overtime until a Florida defensive back threw a LSU players shoe, on fourth down, and moved the Tigers into field goal range. Cade York nailed a 57-yard field goal with 23 seconds left to cause the big time upset. Kyle Trask went 29/47 for 474 yards, two touchdown, two interceptions, and additional two rushing touchdowns. Kadarius Toney and Jacob Copeland combined for 305 total yards and two touchdowns on 14 receptions. Defensively, the Gators allowed 418 total yards on the night.
Series History: Alabama has won six consecutive meetings against Florida, dating back to 2009, and leads the all-time series 25-14
CFB Predictions: Alabama -17.5 cruises to the SEC title.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 57-32