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SEC Power Rankings, Week 12: Florida clinches SEC East

By John Buhler

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain celebrates the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain celebrates the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) goes over the defense during the game against Chattanooga Mocs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) goes over the defense during the game against Chattanooga Mocs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

SEC West Champions

Another Saturday, another win for the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama didn’t look great early on against the FCS Chattanooga Mocs, but the Tide prevailed to get to 11-0 by winning at home 31-3.

Alabama still has two more big games before getting to the 2017 College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide have the arch rival Auburn Tigers waiting for them in the 2016 Iron Bowl. Alabama will have another game this season at the Georgia Dome in the 2016 SEC Championship against the Florida Gators.

It would be beyond shocking for Alabama to not get the No. 1 seed in the 2017 College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide will be favored over Auburn in the Iron Bowl and heavily favored over the Gators in the 2016 SEC Championship Game.

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It’s National Championship or bust for Alabama in 2016. With that front seven and true freshman Jalen Hurts leading the way, it’s totally understandable that Alabama would be the overwhelming favorite to win it all in January.

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