The implications are obvious. For Alabama, it's a chance to put a rubber stamp on its undefeated regular season. For Florida, it's an opportunity to get into a New Year's Six game and give coach Jim McElwain a true signature win to help revitalize the program.
The Crimson Tide have bum-rushed through their slate at 12-0, winning all but one game by double digits. Freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts has given the offense a multidimensional threat under center that's almost unheard of in Alabama history. The Tide haven't so much as replaced reigning Heisman winner Derrick Henry but instead revamped their offense to atone for his absence.