No. 1 Alabama fulfills No. 11 Florida on Saturday in a rematch of in 2015's SEC national championship.
Game time is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, as well as
the game will be telecasted on CBS.< div course ="pop-out-eplayer-container pop-out-eplayer-container-- preserve-size"> Alabama (2-0) remains to roll together with quarterback Bryce Youthful, who has 7 TD passes and one interceptions with two games. The Crimson Tide averages 46 points per video game, and also the defense continues to pack the operating game. Nick Saban has one more national-championship caliber team, as well as this is Young's initial practice run. BENDER: QB will certainly be key for Florida's upset hopes vs. Tide|Week 3 choices versus the spread|Week 2 Takeaways
Florida(2-0) likewise is unbeaten under fourth-year instructor Dan Mullen, as well as the big inquiry is exactly how quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson will certainly split reps. The Gators are seeking a declaration triumph, as well as this is a significant possibility in The Swamp as a two-TD underdog. With that in mind, Sporting News checks out the wagering fads for the SEC face-off between the Gators as well as Crimson Tide: Alabama vs. Florida odds Spread: Alabama -14.5 Over/under: 58.5 Moneyline: Alabama -650, Florida +440 Three patterns to recognize-- The Crimson Trend is 12-1 S/U considering that 2018 as an away favorite, and that includes a 8-4-1 ATS document.-- The Gators are 6-3-1 ATS as an underdog under Mullen, which includes a 2-0 ATS document as an underdog in The Swamp.
Florida was a 16-point underdog in 2015's SEC national championship, and also the Gators covered in a 52-46 loss.-- Alabama has actually won the last seven meetings versus the Gators by an average of 21.6 points per video game. Mullen is 0-10 S/U against Alabama between head-coaching stops at Mississippi State as well as Florida.
3 things to see
-- Bryce Youthful's very first roadway beginning. Exactly how does the sophomore quarterback respond to The Swamp in his very first true road start? If Florida, which has actually permitted simply 2.4 backyards per bring, can require a few very early third-and-longs that will certainly be an interesting examination. Alabama offending planner Bill O'Brien has favored a near 50:50 Run: Pass ratio via two video games, yet Young likely will come out tossing to check that Florida second. Ohio State transfer Jameson Williams has been a hit as a deep danger via two games.
-- Florida's quarterback shuffle. Emory Jones will continue to be the starter for the Gators, however he has actually tossed four interceptions with 2 games. Anthony Richardson will certainly likewise see time, and the four-star freshman might offer Alabama's defense with some one-of-a-kind challenges. The Crimson Trend have 4 interceptions as well as 9 pass separations. Both quarterbacks need to shield the football.
-- First-half kos. Alabama as well as Florida have actually been nearly identical in knocking senseless opponents in the very first fifty percent. The Gators (59-3) and Crimson Trend (58-3) have actually built significant early leads. Alabama led 35-17 at halftime in 2014 prior to the Gators rallied in a frenzied second fifty percent. Florida can make this a four-quarter game, however will it be a one-score video game at halftime?
Stat that matters
Richardson might become a major storyline in this video game if he's healthy and balanced. He's managed a hamstring concern in technique this week. The ability is there. He totaled 275 passing backyards in 11 attempts as well as 192 rushing lawns in 11 brings. That's 21.2 lawns per play, as well as on the uncommon celebrations when Alabama sheds a regular-season video game, the opposing quarterback has been able to damage have continually. Richardson has actually finished just 54.6 percent of his passes. If that percent is around 65 percent, it could obtain interesting.
Alabama vs. Florida prediction
The Crimson Tide have actually been unflappable regardless of shedding several key items to the 2021 NFL Draft. Enjoy the operating video game early. Brian Robinson Jr. standards 5.9 lawns per lug, but he only has 11 efforts per video game. If Alabama has success running the round, then Youthful should be able to resolve in with a passing game that will emphasize Florida on the boundary. Jones and Richardson will make a couple of big strikes in the passing away game, yet it will not suffice to stay up to date with the Crimson Trend. Alabama won 38-10 in the last meeting in The Swamp in 2011. It won't be that disconcerting, yet the Crimson Tide remains in control for four quarters and takes out the cover.
Final rating: Alabama 34, Florida 17
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