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Gators Beat Top-Ranked 'Bama

By Neal Colgrass, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 6, 2008 6:56 PM CST

(Newser) – Florida defeated top-ranked Alabama today by taking over the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game and winning 31-20, the Gainesville Sun reports. Tim Tebow (a repeat Heisman winner?) led the Gators with three touchdown throws, one to Riley Cooper to seal the game in the final minutes. Florida will now play in the BCS title game for the second time in three years, while the Crimson Tide heads for the Sugar Bowl, the AP reports.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) looks for an open receiver as Alamaba's Bobby Greenwood closes in at the Georgia Dome Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Alabama receiver Chris Rogers (98) is chased by Florida's Brandon Spikes (51) after making a catch in the first quarter of the Southeastern Conference Championship NCAA football game at the Georgia Dome... (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Alabama coach Nich Saban looks on as an assistant coach signals in a play at the Georgia Dome Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) hugs teammate Javier Estopinan after defeating Alabama 31-20 at the Georgia Dome Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Florida's David Nelson (83) celebrates with Jason Watkins after catching a touchdown pass at the Georgia Dome Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow escapes from Alabama defender Rashad Johnson at the Georgia Dome Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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