Nick Saban rants about idea Alabama can lose and get into Playoff

But given the David vs. Goliath circumstances of the league’s silver anniversary title game – the No. 1 and defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0) are a whopping 22-point favorite over the 15th-ranked Gators (8-3) heading into Saturday’s game at the Georgia Dome – you nearly expected it. The game is at 4 p.m.in Atlanta. The Gators offense is averaging 24.1 points and 352.7 yards per game and they have turned the ball over 17 times.

McElwain saw first-hand what Alabama defenses look like while serving as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator from 2008-11.

While the second-year Florida coach was clearly kidding, the humor seemed rooted in a sliver of truth given the level of consistent play Alabama’s defense has produced this season, especially of late.

Florida and Alabama will play for the SEC title for the ninth time. When quarterback Jalen Hurts isn’t toting the pigskin, three capable running backs carry the load. It hasn’t allowed an opponent inside the 10-yard line in November. In fact, they’re putting the finishing touches another recruiting class that already ranks No. 1 nationally with 23 commitments.

Carlson is now 26-of-30 on field goals this season, breaking his own record for the most field goals made in a season at Auburn. But Tim Tebow would lead the Gators on an 11 play 62 yard drive to score the go ahead touchdown with 9:21 left in the game. But ultimately, the Gators’ improvement on offense will come down to who is under center. Right now, the Tide has allowed 13 TDs and scored nine. They will need to perform much better than they did last week against the Seminoles.

Austin Appleby will get knocked out of this game.

This season, Humphrey has tallied 33 tackles and two interceptions, including one which he returned for a touchdown in Alabama’s opener against Southern Cal. Jordan Scarlett is an admirable back, but can he stand up against the Tide’s defense? Hurts ran for 840 total yards and 12 touchdowns on a team-high 154 carries.

The sophomore finished with six catches for 58 yards last weekend.

The game was decided in the fourth quarter.

Tabor and fellow cornerback Quincy Wilson shared the stage for this particular interview session. However, it’s hard to imagine the offense doing anything of significance against this Crimson Tide defense. Below are the results of every game played between Florida and Alabama.

The Under is 5-0 in Gators last 5 games overall. They have split the previous eight meetings 4-4.

On Saturday, December 3, the Gators have the chance to win the SEC outright by defeating the undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide-the tallest of tasks.

The first one is still the best one. Saban has brought four national championships to Tuscaloosa but only one unbeaten team, 14-0 in 2009. This year marks the 25th championship game, and Florida has a league leading 13 appearances with Alabama’s 12 just behind. Can Alabama’s defense further cement itself as the nation’s best, or will Florida be the team to finally break through and get into the end zone?

“We just worry about the next game”, linebacker Ryan Anderson said. Get killed one week, then have a nice win the next, then lose inexplicably….wash, rinse, repeat.

Along with killing off the clock, the long drives tend to tire out opposing defenses. That means points for the Crimson Tide. Florida has perhaps more serious offensive concerns after gaining just 207 yards against FSU, including 58 on the ground. Either way, it should be enough to cover the 40.5 points.

Once again the SEC East is the weaker of the two divisions in the SEC, and for the second consecutive year the Florida Gators are the champions of the East. It’s a great sports betting site that is user friendly.