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Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia, Alabama coping with high expectations at top of SEC

By Charles Odum Jul. 20, 2022 04:06 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass against Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Corral, Stoops spice up SEC while 'Bama, 'Dogs lead the pack

By Brett Martel Oct. 20, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban runs warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 11 Florida welcomes favored, top-ranked Alabama to Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Florida A&M University safety Markquese Bell speaks at during an NCAA college football news conference, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jackson State University and Florida A&M will play in the Orange Blossom Classic on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Florida Atlantic at Florida 9/4/2021

Sep. 03, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

Florida coach Dan Mullen, center, watches play against Oklahoma during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
AP source: Florida fires 2 assistants after defensive fiasco

By Mark Long Jan. 01, 2021 08:19 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team warm up before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama at Florida 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 08:07 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. , in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. The Southeastern Conference championship game features two of the nation’s top playmakers, and neither is a quarterback. Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts are the real stars of the league’s most potent offenses. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Smith, Pitts are the real stars of SEC's Alabama, Florida

By Mark Long Dec. 15, 2020 04:02 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, pauses during a timeout against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. No. 6 Florida doesn't really even try to run the ball anymore. There's an occasional handoff here and there, but the Gators are mostly one-dimensional _ and that's fine with coach Dan Mullen, Heisman Trophy front-runner Kyle Trask and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Alabama chasing just second undefeated season under Saban

By John Zenor Dec. 14, 2020 06:51 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass as LSU linebacker Andre Anthony (3) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU at Florida 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 07:49 PM EST

Florida coach Dan Mullen, left, and Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz chat at midfield before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Missouri at Florida 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 07:17 PM EDT

FILE -In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, Kyle Trask found plenty of extra free time this offseason. He reviewed each of his performances from his breakout year, trying to find and fix every flaw in hopes of improving the eighth-ranked Gators’ chances of becoming Southeastern Conference and national championship contenders in 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game

Sep. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Gainesville, Fla. Mullen is still wary about what lies ahead as Florida prepares to open the season at Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. “Obviously, all the COVID stuff makes you anxious,” Mullen said. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 5 Florida settles into normal routine, braces for chaos

By Mark Long Sep. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

FILE - Miami running back Lorenzo Lingard runs in for a touchdown during the second half an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 5 Florida will rely on a number of newcomers, including Lorenzo Lingard, as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. Some of them are freshmen, others are transfers. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomers

By Mark Long Sep. 15, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Towson, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 04, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen greets fans as he leaves the field after defeating Towson in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 10 Florida getting 6 players back for 7th-ranked Auburn

By Mark Long Sep. 30, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) knocks down a pass attempt by Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida routs Tennessee 34-3, extends series dominance

By Mark Long Sep. 21, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) knees and grabs his left knee after being injured on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 9 Florida avoiding any 'revenge' talk against Kentucky

By Mark Long Sep. 12, 2019 04:26 PM EDT

Florida players celebrate after defeating Miami 24-20 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 8 Florida ends up relying on defense again in opener

By Mark Long Aug. 25, 2019 04:18 PM EDT