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Florida looking to close the gap with West, capture SEC title

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HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Georgia’s got the two star running backs and an experienced defense. Florida has the intriguing transfer quarterback and has won 19 games over the past two seasons under coach Jim McElwain.

Together, the two programs arguably represent the best programs the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division has to offer.

It is still unclear if one can finally push past the West and win a league crown.

Florida and Georgia were among four teams that took the podium at SEC media days on Tuesday. Both are trying to end the West’s eight-game winning streak in the league’s championship game dating back to 2009.