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There will, of course, be much more than a conference championship on the line in the 4 p.m. EST contest. The teams, both 12-0, will battle for a spot in the Bowl Championship Series national title game.

Defending national champion Florida is ranked No. 1 in the BCS standings, and Alabama is No. 2. So the winner's in. The loser can expect to fall at least one spot – which would mean no shot at the national crown.

The matchup isn't unexpected. The teams have taken two of the top three spots in the national polls since the third week of the season. Even before the 2009 campaign began, the Gators and Crimson Tide were projected to be on course for an SEC title showdown.

Also at stake Saturday will be the Heisman Trophy hopes of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Alabama running back Mark Ingram. Each player is a contender who can boost his chances considerably by outproducing the other. But producing at all won't be easy.

The Gators lead the nation in scoring defense, giving up only 9.83 yards per game, and Alabama is second at 10.83. In total defense, Florida is first at 233.1 yards allowed per game, and Alabama is third at 233.9.

CBS will telecast Saturday's game, which will be the 36th meeting between the schools. Alabama leads the series 21-14, but Florida has won the last two — including a 31-20 decision in the 2008 SEC championship game.

Ingram Needs to Bounce Back

Coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide barely kept its perfect season intact, escaping with a 26-21 road victory over rival Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28. Ingram was limited to 30 yards on 16 carries and suffered a hip injury late in the game.

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