The stakes of this year’s SEC Championship game have changed a little bit for Florida. Before it lost to LSU last weekend, a win in this game would have all but guaranteed a spot in the College Football Playoff.
But after faltering against the Tigers, even a win may not be enough to secure a playoff berth.
Regardless, there is an SEC title on the line and the Gators’ opponent is the undefeated, No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide. Even discounting an outside path to the CFP, that should be enough motivation for UF.
But if Florida is going to upset UA, it will need the best game of the season from its offensive unit. Here are three things that the Gators absolutely must do.