Live-Blogging 2020 SEC Championship Game: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators 12/19/2020

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Tonight, it is the SEC Championship Game, between Alabama Crimson Tide taking on Florida Gators. The winner of tonight’s conference championship game will more than likely get an invite to the College Football Playoff.
 
For the Tide, it was a struggle when facing COVID-19. Head Coach Nick Saban has battled the disease at least once. On the field, they have been dominating. They showcase a balanced offense led by quarterback Mac Jones and running back Najee Harris. And the defense is playing well.
 
As for the Gators, they are making their fans remember the Steve Spurrier and Tim Tebow years. But some are wondering if their passing attack will be enough to upset the Crimson Tide.
 
Gators are led by senior quarterback Kyle Trask in passing. Dameon Pierce leads Florida in rushing. While Kadarius Toney leads the Gainsville School in receiving.
 
It is Alabama Crimson Tide taking on Florida Gators, coming up shortly.

Crimson Tide are in their road white jerseys, pants, and crimson helmets with the players' number on the side of the helmet. While Gators are in their home blue jerseys, orange helmets, and white pants. 

NCAA FBS Conference Championship Scores: 

1st Quarter:
Alabama Crimson Tide Possession (From Left to Right):
15:00: McPherson kicks the ball to Tide Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BAMA 25. 1st & 10.
15:00: PENALTY: Offsides called against Gators. Ball on BAMA 30. 1st & 10.
14:54: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 31. 2nd & 9.
14:21: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 49. 1st & 10.
13:55: Harris runs the ball to FLA 42. 2nd & 3.
13:20: Harris runs the ball to FLA 29. 1st & 10.
12:58: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:54: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
12:54: PENALTY: Offsides called against Gators. Ball on FLA 24. 3rd & 5.
12:46: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who reaches out near FLA 19. 4th & Inches.
12:46: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the spot of the ball. Ball near FLA 19. Spot Overturned. Ball on FLA 19. 1st & 10.
12:36: Jones throws a completed pass to Forrestall, who is down at FLA 8 1st & Goal.
12:20: TOUCHDOWN: N. Harris scored on a 8-yard TD run. Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 7, FLA 0

Florida Gators Possession (From Right to Left):
​12:13: Reichard kicks the ball to Toney, who moves the ball to FLA 27. 1st & 10.
12:07: Trask completed pass to Davis, who is down at FLA 31. 2nd & 6.
11:42: Trask fumbles the ball, but recovered the ball for no gain. 3rd & 6.
11:13: Trask throws a completed pass to Pitts, who is down. FLA 46. 1st & 10.
10:44: Trask runs the ball to FLA 49. PENALTY: Targeting called against Tide. 2nd & 8.
10:13: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
10:05: TOUCHDOWN: Trask throws a 52-yard TD pass to Toney. McPherson kicks PAT. BAMA 7, FLA 7

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
​9:59: McPherson kicks the ball to Billingsley, who is down at BAMA 17. PENALTY: Illegal Block in the Back called against Tide. Ball on BAMA 9, 1st & 10.
9:53: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 12. 2nd & 7.
9:21: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at BAMA 36. 1st & 10.
8:48: Jones throws a completed pass to Billingsley, who is down at FLA 49. 1st & 10.
8:19: Harris runs the ball to FLA 41. 2nd & 2.
7:59: Harris runs the ball to FLA 36. 1st & 10.
7:47: Harris runs the ball to FLA 32. 2nd & 6.
7:08: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 28. 3rd & 2.
6:25: DOUBLE TURNOVER: Jones throws an interception to Dean, who lost the ball. Recovered by BAMA at FLA 26. 1st & 10.
6:07: TOUCHDOWN: Jones throws a 26-yard TD pass to Smith. Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 14, FLA 7

Florida Gators Possession:
6:00: Reichard kicks the ball to Toney, who moves the ball to FLA 21. 1st & 10.
5:53: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who moves the ball to 32. 1st & 10.
5:17: Toney runs the ball to FLA 45. 1st & 10.
4:43: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
4:38: Trask throws a completed pass to Pitts, who is down at BAMA 45. 1st & 10.
4:07: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:58: Jones runs the ball to BAMA 28. 1st & 10.
3:28: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:19: Wright runs the ball to BAMA 27. 3rd & 9.
2:37: Trask runs the ball to BAMA 22. 4th & 4.
1:57: FIELD GOAL: McPherson kicks 40-yard FG. BAMA 14, FLA 10

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
1:50: McPherson kicks the ball to Billingsley, who moves the ball to BAMA 25. 1st & 10.
1:42: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 29. 2nd & 6.
​1:12: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 32. 3rd & 3.
:53: PENALTY: Roughing the passer called against Gators. Ball on BAMA 49. 1st & 10.
:48: Harris runs the ball to FLA 43. 2nd & 2.
:13: Jones gets sacked FLA 48. 3rd & 7.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
BAMA 14, FLA 10

2nd Quarter:
Alabama Crimson Tide Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:54: Jones throws a completed pass to Bolden, who is down at FLA 32. 1st & 10.
14:13: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
13:59: Harris runs the ball to FLA 29. 3rd & 7.
13:32: Jones throws a completed pass to Harris, who goes ob at FLA 24. 
13:32: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the spot of the ball. Call Stands. 1st & 10.
13:04: Jones throws a completed pass to Williams, who is down at FLA 11. 1st & 10.
12:40: Harris runs the ball to FLA 5. 2nd & 4.
12:09: Harris runs for no gain. 3rd & 4.
11:28: TOUCHDOWN: Jones throws a 5-yard TD pass to Harris. Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 21, FLA 10

Florida Gators Possession (From Left to Right):
​11:20: Reichard kicks the ball to Davis, who moves the ball to FLA 32. 1st & 10.
11:15: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
11:08: Trask throws a completed pass to Davis, who moves the ball to FLA 43. 1st & 10.
10:35: Trask gets sacked at FLA 41. 2nd & 12.
10:00: Pierce runs the ball to FLA 42. 3rd & 11.
9:15: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who is down at FLA 44. 4th & 8.
8:27: Fend punts the ball to Smith, who moves the ball to BAMA 29. 1st & 10.

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
8:21: Jones throws a completed pass to Metchie,  who goes ob at BAMA 38. 2nd & 2.
8:03: Robinson runs the ball to BAMA 41. 1st & 10.
7:32: Jones gets sacked at BAMA 35. 2nd & 16.
6:49: Robinson runs the ball to BAMA 44. 3rd & 7.
6:35: PENALTY: Illegal Substitution called against Gators. Ball on BAMA 49. 3rd & 2.
6:28: Robinson runs the ball to FLA 45. 1st & 10.
5:57: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 40. 2nd & 5.
5:15: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
5:14: CRIMSON TIDE TIMEOUT #1: BAMA 21, FLA 10
5:11: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 35. 4th & 1.
4:55: GATORS TIMEOUT #1: BAMA 21, FLA 10
​4:52: Forrestall sneaks the ball for the 1st Down. 1st & 10.
4:27: Harris runs the ball to FLA 29. 2nd & 6.
3:45: Harris runs the ball to FLA 25. 3rd & 2.
3:05: Robinson runs the ball to FLA 23. 1st & 10.
2:29: TOCHDOWN: Jones throws a 23-yard TD pass to Harris. Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 28, FLA 10

Florida Gators Possession:
​2:29: Reichard kicks the ball to Gators Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on FLA 25. 1st & 10.
2:21: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who is down at BAMA 36. 1st & 10.
1:57: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who is down at BAMA 28. 2nd & 2.
1:29: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who moves the ball to BAMA 1. 1st & Goal.
1:21: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Official reviewing the call on the field. Down by Contact. Call Stands. 1st & Goal.
1:09: TOUCHDOWN: Trask scored on a 1-yard TD run. McPherson kicks PAT. BAMA 28, FLA 17

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
​1:04: McPherson kicks the ball to Billingsley, who moves the ball to BAMA 22. 1st & 10.
1:02: Jones throws a batted ball. 2nd & 10.
:54: Jones throws a completed pass to Bolden, who moves the ball to BAMA 47. 1st & 10.
:42: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:34: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 32. 1st & 10.
:23: Jones throws a completed pass to Forrestal, who goes ob at FLA 25. 2nd & 3.
:18: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 3.
:13: Jones throws a completed pass to Metchie, who is down at FLA 17. 1st & 10.
:13: CRIMSON TIDE TIMEOUT #2: BAMA 28, FLA 17
:06: TOUCHDOWN: Najee Harris has an Al Bundy Game, with a 17-yard TD reception. Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 35, FLA 17

Florida Gators Possession:
:06: Reichard squib kicks to Gators at FLA 31. 1st & 10.
:01: Trask with a sack to end the 1st Half. Gators will receive to start the 2nd Half. 
:00: The End of 1st Half. 


Halftime:
BAMA 35, FLA 17

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Jones (BAMA) 20/28, 267 yards, 4 TDs, INT
Rushing: Harris (BAMA) 16 carries, 88 yards, TD
Receiving: Harris (BAMA) 4 receptions, 53 yards, 3 TDs
Najee Harris has the Al Bundy Game.

Halftime Thoughts:
Tide doing everything they can on offense. Najee Harris with an Al Bundy Game (4 TDs) (1 rushing, 3 reception). For the Gators, they are wishing that they have a running game. 

3rd Quarter:
Florida Gators Possession (From Right to Left):
​15:00: Reichard kicks the ball to Toney, who calls for a fair catch at FLA 25. 1st & 10.
14:57: Trask throws a completed pass to Copeland, who moves the ball to FLA 38. 1st & 10.
14:33: Trask throws a completed pass to Grimes, who goes ob at FLA 43. 2nd & 5.
14:03: Jones runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
13:26: TOUCHDOWN: Trask throws a 50-yard TD pass to T. Grimes. McPherson kicks PAT. BAMA 35, FLA 24

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession (From Left to Right):
​13:26: McPherson kicks the ball to Tide Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BAMA 25. 1st & 10.
13:20: Smith runs the ball to BAMA 29. 2nd & 6.
12:42: Jones throws a completed pass to Metchie, who moves the ball to FLA 45. 1st & 10.
12:14: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:08: Harris runs the ball to FLA 40. 3rd & 5.
12:00: INJURY TIMEOUT: BAMA 35, FLA 24
11:48: Harris runs the ball, short of the 1st Down. 4th & 3. 
11:15: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is short for a 1st Down. Turnover on Downs. Ball on FLA 37. 1st & 10.

Florida Gators Possession:
11:08: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
11:03: Trask draws a pass interference. Ball on BAMA 48. 1st & 10.
10:58: Trask gets sacked at Midfield. 2nd & 10.
10:22: Trask runs the ball to BAMA 47. 3rd & 9.
9:44: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
9:35: Finn punts the ball to BAMA 9, where the ball goes out of bounds. 1st & 10.

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
​9:23: Jones throws a completed pass to Harris, who moves the ball to BAMA 23. 1st & 10.
8:50: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 29. 2nd & 4.
8:19: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who moves the ball to FLA 44. 1st & 10.
7:39: Robinson runs the ball to FLA 41. PENALTY: Holding called against Tide. Ball on BAMA 46. 1st & 20.
7:16: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 44. 2nd & 10.
6:40: Billingsley runs the ball for a loss at FLA 47. 3rd & 13.
5:53: Jones throws a completed pass to Tennison, who is down at FLA 43. 4th & 9.
5:17: Scott punts the ball to Gators Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on FLA 20. 1st & 10.

Florida Gators Possession:
​5:04: Trask throws a completed pass to Copeland, who lost the ball. Gators Ball at FLA 13. 2nd & 17.
4:39: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 17.
4:31: Trask throws a completed pass to Pitts, who is down at FLA 33. 1st & 10.
4:05: Trask draws a pass interference. Ball on FLA 45. 1st & 10.
3:59: Trask throws a completed pass to Grimes, who moves the ball to BAMA 30. 1st & 10.
3:31: Toney runs the ball to BAMA 32. 2nd & 8.
3:02: Wright runs the ball to BAMA 22. 3rd & 2.
2:29: Trask runs the ball to BAMA 19. 1st & 10.
2:05: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
2:00: Trask throws a completed pass to Wright, who is down at BAMA 13. 3rd & 4.
1:22: Trask runs the ball to BAMA 9. 1st & Goal.
:48: Trask runs the ball to BAMA 3. 2nd & Goal.
:18: TOUCHDOWN: N. Wright scored on a 3-yard TD run. McPherson kicks PAT. BAMA 35, FLA 31

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
​:18: McPherson kicks the ball to Tide Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BAMA 25. 1st & 10.
:08: Jones throws a completed pass to Forrestall, who is down at BAMA 26. 2nd & 9.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
BAMA 35, FLA 31

4th Quarter:
Alabama Crimson Tide Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:55: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at BAMA 34. 3rd & 1.
14:37: Jones sneaks the ball to BAMA 35. 1st & 10.
14:09: Jones throws a completed pass to Metchie, who goes ob at FLA 45. 1st & 10.
13:34: Harris runs the ball to FLA 26. 1st & 10.
13:01: Jones throws a completed pass to Billingsley, who is down at FLA 13. 1st & 10.
13:01: INJURY TIMEOUT: BAMA 35, FLA 31
12:47: Harris runs for no gain. 2nd & 10.
12:18: Harris runs the ball to FLA 4. 3rd & 1.
11:51: Harris runs the ball to FLA 1. 1st & Goal.
11:29: TOUCHDOWN: Harris scored his 5th overall touchdown of this game, as he scored a 1-yard TD run. Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 42, FLA 31

Florida Gators Possession (From Left to Right):
11:29: Reichard kicks the ball to Toney, who calls for a fair catch. Ball on FLA 25. 1st & 10.
11:21: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Trask gets sacked and lost the ball. Tim Smith recovered the ball for Tide. Ball on FLA 10. 1st & Goal.

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
11:17: Harris runs the ball to FLA 9. 2nd & Goal.
10:38: Jones throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
10:34: Jones throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at FLA 3. 4th & Goal.
9:53: FIELD GOAL: Reichard kicks 20-yard FG. BAMA 45, FLA 31

Florida Gators Possession:
​9:53: Reichard kicks the ball to Toney, who calls for a fair catch. Ball on FLA 25. 1st & 10.
9:49: Trask throws a completed pass to Pitts, who is down at FLA 31. 2nd & 4.
9:16: Trask throws a completed pass to Pitts, who is down at BAMA 37. 1st & 10.
8:49: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
8:45: Davis runs the ball to BAMA 36. 3rd & 9.
8:03: Trask throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Tide. Ball on BAMA 26. 1st & 10.
7:58: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:52: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
7:43: Trask throws a completed pass to Pitts, who moves the ball to BAMA 1. 1st & Goal.
7:25: Trask runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & Goal.
6:59: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the call on the field. Down at BAMA 1. Call Stands. 2nd & Goal.
6:51: PENALTY: Offsides called against Tide. Ball on BAMA 1. 1st & Goal.
6:33: TOUCHDOWN: Damian Pierce scored on a 1-yard TD run. McPherson kicks PAT. BAMA 45, FLA 38

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
​6:30: McPherson squib kicks to Smith, who is down at BAMA 34. 1st & 10.
6:23: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 49. 
6:16: PENALTY: Offsides called against Gators. Ball on FLA 47. 1st & 10.
6:00: Harris runs the ball to FLA 18. 1st & 10.
5:52: INJURY TIMEOUT: BAMA 45, FLA 38
5:36: Harris runs the ball to FLA 15. 2nd & 7.
5:00 TOUCHDOWN: Jones throws a 15-yard TD pass to D. Smith.  BAMA 51, FLA 38
4:59: INJURY TIMEOUT: BAMA 51, FLA 38
4:59: PENALTY: Unsportsmanlike Conduct called against Gators. Penalty during kickoff. 
4:59: POINTS AFTER TOUCHDOWN: Reichard kicks PAT. BAMA 52, FLA 38

Florida Gators Possession:
4:59: Reichard kicks the ball to Gators Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BAMA 52, FLA 38
4:53: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who is down at FLA 34. 2nd & 1.
4:30: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 1.
4:24: Trask throws a completed pass to Toney, who goes ob at FLA 39. 1st & 10.
4:07: Trask throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Tide. Ball on BAMA 46. 1st & 10.
4:03: Trask throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:56: Trask throws a completed pass to Wright, who goes ob at BAMA 33. 1st & 10.
3:23: Trask throws a completed pass to Wright, who is down at BAMA 25. 2nd & 2.
2:59: Wright runs the ball to BAMA 24. 3rd & 1.
2:39: Trask runs the ball to BAMA 20. 1st & 10.
2:17: Trask throws a completed pass to Grimes, who lost yardage at BAMA 23. 2nd & 13.
2:13: GATORS TIMEOUT #1: BAMA 52, FLA 38
2:08: TOUCHDOWN: Trask throws a 23-yard TD pass to Pitts. McPherson kicks PAT. BAMA 52, FLA 44
2:07: GATORS TIMEOUT #2: BAMA 52, FLA 44
2:07: Trask draws a pass interference. Retry on 2-Point Attempt.
2:07: 2-POINT CONVERSION: Trask scored on a 2-point conversion run. BAMA 52, FLA 46

Alabama Crimson Tide Possession:
2:07: McPherson onside kicks to D. Smith, who goes ob at BAMA 47. 1st & 10.
2:00: Harris runs the ball to BAMA 48. 2nd & 9.
1:56: GATORS FINAL TIMEOUT: BAMA 52, FLA 46
1:53: Harris runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 9.
1:13: CRIMSON TIDE TIMEOUT #1: BAMA 52, FLA 46
1:07: Harris runs the ball for a loss. 4th & 12. 
:26: PENALTY: Delay of Game called against Tide. Ball on BAMA 45. 4th & 11.
:16: Scott punts the ball to Toney, who is down at FLA 11. 1st & 10.

Florida Gators Possession:
:11: Trask gets sacked by Harris. 2nd  Down.
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
BAMA 52, FLA 46
BAMA: (11-0)
FLA: (8-3)

Alabama Crimson Tide are the 2020 SEC Champions. 

Final Leaders:
Passing: Jones (BAMA) 33/43, 418 yards, 5 TDs, INT
Rushing: Harris (BAMA) 31 carries, 178 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: D. Smith (BAMA) 15 receptions, 184 yards, 2 TDs

Final Thoughts:
Kyle Trask was great, but he doesn't have a running back and wide receiver like Mac Jones does. Jones has Najee Harris who scored 5 touchdowns. DeVonta Smith had 15 receptions and 2 touchdown receptions. 

With the win, Alabama will be in the College Football Playoff as #1. For the Gators, they are going to look to see if they will play on New Year's Day.

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