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No. 11 Florida Gators vs. No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide

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Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) is consoled after the Gator loss by Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones (5) at the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) is consoled after the Gator loss by Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones (5) at the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) converts a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) converts a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) makes a stop on Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) makes a stop on Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) celebrates the stop in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) celebrates the stop in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen talks with Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen talks with Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) catches a punt in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) catches a punt in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) pushes off Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (29) during a return in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) pushes off Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (29) during a return in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen congratulates Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban for the win at the end of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen congratulates Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban for the win at the end of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) is consoled after the Gator loss by Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones (5) at the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) is consoled after the Gator loss by Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones (5) at the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) walks off the field after the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) walks off the field after the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Florida defensive back C.J. McWilliams during the fourth quarter in the SEC title game.
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Florida defensive back C.J. McWilliams during the fourth quarter in the SEC title game.
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Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends on a pass to Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) but pass interference was called on Jobe. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends on a pass to Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) but pass interference was called on Jobe. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after beating the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after beating the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Hagy, Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) and Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) celebrate a game-ending sack of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) to hand Alabama a 52-46 victory in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) and Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) celebrate a game-ending sack of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) to hand Alabama a 52-46 victory in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends on a pass to Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) but pass interference was called on Jobe. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends on a pass to Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) but pass interference was called on Jobe. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends on a pass to Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama but pass interference was called on Jobe. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends on a pass to Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on a two point conversion in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama but pass interference was called on Jobe. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  The Alabama defense stop sFlorida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) near the goal line in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Alabama defense stop sFlorida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) near the goal line in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) breaks up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) breaks up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) puts a hard hit on Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) after Pitts caught a pass over the middle in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) puts a hard hit on Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) after Pitts caught a pass over the middle in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary Cosby, Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts makes a catch over Alabama's Christian Harris in the SEC championship game Dec. 19, 2020 in Atlanta.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts makes a catch over Alabama's Christian Harris in the SEC championship game Dec. 19, 2020 in Atlanta.
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Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) scores a touchdown during the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) scores a touchdown during the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Brad McClenny, Brad McClenny
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks up at the scoreboard after a failed QB sneak attempt in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks up at the scoreboard after a failed QB sneak attempt in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) attempts a QB sneak play for a touchdown but is stopped in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) attempts a QB sneak play for a touchdown but is stopped in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tries to make a catch over two Alabama defenders in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tries to make a catch over two Alabama defenders in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators running back Nay'Quan Wright (6) tries for extra yardage after a catch in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators running back Nay'Quan Wright (6) tries for extra yardage after a catch in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) wraps up Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) wraps up Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators coaches call a play in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators coaches call a play in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) fist bumps Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen after his injury in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) fist bumps Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen after his injury in the fourth quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) directs the offense in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) directs the offense in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a catch for a first down in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a catch for a first down in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) reacts after a stop in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) reacts after a stop in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tries to make a catch over two Alabama defenders in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tries to make a catch over two Alabama defenders in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) makes a stop on Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Major Tennison (88) in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) makes a stop on Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Major Tennison (88) in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) rushes with the ball in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) rushes with the ball in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators defensive back Kaiir Elam (5) reacts after a fourth down stop in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Kaiir Elam (5) reacts after a fourth down stop in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (11) rushes Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (11) rushes Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) is all smiles after a touchdown reception from Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) is all smiles after a touchdown reception from Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a catch and runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a catch and runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a catch and runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a catch and runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass to Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass to Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Kelly Chase
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Anissa Dimilta
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) is congratulated by teammate after scoring during the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) is congratulated by teammate after scoring during the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Brad McClenny, Brad McClenny
Kyle Trask reacts during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kyle Trask reacts during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Alex De La Osa
Kyle Trask reacts during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kyle Trask reacts during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Alex De La Osa
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Courtney Culbreath
Kadarius Toney scores a touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kadarius Toney scores a touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By AnissaDimilta
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half scoring play during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kadarius Toney celebrates a first-half scoring play during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Kelly Chase
Kadarius Toney scores a touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Kadarius Toney scores a touchdown during the Gators' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
UAA Communications Photo By Kelly Chase
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dives to score a touchdown in the final minutes of the first half during the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dives to score a touchdown in the final minutes of the first half during the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Brad McClenny, Brad McClenny
Florida Gators receiver Kadarius Toney(1) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators receiver Kadarius Toney(1) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown the first quarter of the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Brad McClenny, Brad McClenny
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Florida Gators defensive back Trey Dean III (0) is tackled hard by Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after an interception causing him to drop the ball in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Trey Dean III (0) is tackled hard by Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after an interception causing him to drop the ball in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida defensive back Trey Dean III (0) is hit after his interception, then fumbling against Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Florida defensive back Trey Dean III (0) is hit after his interception, then fumbling against Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) hits Florida defensive back Trey Dean III (0) after Dean's interception during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) hits Florida defensive back Trey Dean III (0) after Dean's interception during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brynn Anderson, AP
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) forces Florida Gators defensive back Trey Dean III (0) to fumble during the first quarter in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) forces Florida Gators defensive back Trey Dean III (0) to fumble during the first quarter in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Hagy, Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) waves his finger after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) waves his finger after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) attempts to make a touchdown catch which is broken up by Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) in the second quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) attempts to make a touchdown catch which is broken up by Florida Gators defensive back Brad Stewart Jr. (2) in the second quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) rushes with the ball in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) rushes with the ball in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) returns the ball on the kickoff in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) returns the ball on the kickoff in the first quarter of the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Matt Pendleton/Special To The Sun
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate after Smith scored a touchdown against Florida in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate after Smith scored a touchdown against Florida in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) cruises into the end zone with a touchdown against Florida in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) cruises into the end zone with a touchdown against Florida in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA;  Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a touchdown pass to  Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) with Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (1) pressuring him in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a touchdown pass to Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) with Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (1) pressuring him in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen talks with Alabama coach Butch Davis during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen talks with Alabama coach Butch Davis during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators players during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators players during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators players during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators players during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators ruining back Dameon Pierce (27) runs with the ball after a catch during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators ruining back Dameon Pierce (27) runs with the ball after a catch during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators players during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators players during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators cornerback coach Torrian Gray yells to his players on the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators cornerback coach Torrian Gray yells to his players on the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen fist bumps quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen fist bumps quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators running back Lorenzo Lingard (21) runs with the ball during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators running back Lorenzo Lingard (21) runs with the ball during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators quarterback coach Brian Johnson throws the ball during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback coach Brian Johnson throws the ball during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators players on the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators players on the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks the field during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators receiver Justin Shorter (89) catches a pass from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators receiver Justin Shorter (89) catches a pass from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators receiver Trevon Grimes (8) catches a pass during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators receiver Trevon Grimes (8) catches a pass during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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The Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the SEC Championship game between Alabama and Florida in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the SEC Championship game between Alabama and Florida in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) and Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) warm up before the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) and Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) warm up before the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
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Florida Gators receiver Justin Shorter (89) catches a pass from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators receiver Justin Shorter (89) catches a pass from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) rolls out to make a pass during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020.   [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) rolls out to make a pass during warm ups before the SEC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 19, 2020. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators defensive back Trey Dean III (0) talks on the phone before the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
Florida Gators defensive back Trey Dean III (0) talks on the phone before the 2020 SEC Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, December 19, 2020. [Matt Pendleton/Special to the Sun]
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