Florida-Alabama, 4:00 P.M.: The Biggest Game In The History Of Stuff

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Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Mark Ingram made sure history didn’t repeat itself in the SEC Championship, as the sophomore running back ran for three touchdowns to send No. 2 Alabama to a convincing 32-13 victory over top-ranked Florida that all but assures itself a shot at a national title.

The Crimson Tide (13-0) controlled the tempo with a ground game that amassed 251 yards, backed by Ingram piling up 113 yards on 28 carries. The Heisman Trophy hopeful also had 76 receiving yards despite suffering a hip pointer in last week’s narrow win over Auburn.

Alabama, which captured its 22nd SEC title, held the ball for nearly 40 minutes and will likely overtake the Gators (12-1) at the top of the BCS standings when they come out on Sunday, meaning the Tide will play for the BCS National Championship in Pasadena. That will likely mean a matchup against Texas on January 7, provided the Longhorns can beat Nebraska in tonight Big 12 title contest.

Florida spoiled Alabama’s undefeated campaign last season in the conference finale, but the defending national champions’ non-existent running game and the suspension of defensive end Carlos Dunlap proved too much to overcome in the anticipated rematch.

Greg McElroy upstaged All-American Tim Tebow, hitting 12-of-18 passes for 239 yards with a touchdown pass to Colin Peek to earn the game’s MVP award.

Tebow ran for a team-high 63 yards on 10 carries and threw for 246 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-35 efficiency.

However, the 2007 Heisman winner threw an interception in the end zone early in the fourth that essentially ended any chance of a comeback, as the Gators’ school-record 22-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on a big stage.

- Via Sports Network.