Photos: Alabama crushes Florida in SEC Championship Game

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Photos: Alabama crushes Florida in SEC Championship Game

The teams met on Dec. 3, 2016 in Atlanta.

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and players celebrate the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama celebrates the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama celebrates the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban (left) and Florida head coach Jim McElwain shake hands after Alabama won the SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama celebrates the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) rushes past Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks onto the field during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway (81) catches the ball to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama celebrates the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama running back Joshua Jacobs (25) falls into the endzone past Florida defensive back Chauncey Gardner (23) in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Florida quarterback Austin Appleby (12) prepares to throw the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) runs with the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Florida running back Tyriek Hopkins (33) runs with the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) runs with the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) fumbles the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama running back Joshua Jacobs (25) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Trevon Diggs (7) gets tackled from behind by Florida linebacker Daniel McMillian (13) in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama celebrates the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida head coach Jim McElwain reacts in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) fumbles a ball in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks after the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida quarterback Austin Appleby (12) gets off a pass in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway (81) catches a touchdown pass against the Alabama in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida running back Lamical Perine (22) is brought down by Alabama defenders in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida running back Jordan Scarlett (25) leaps over in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida running back Tyriek Hopkins (33) runs for a touchdown against the Alabama in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) is stoped by Florida defensive back Quincy Wilson (left) and Florida defensive back Marcell Harris in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida tight end C'yontai Lewis (80) gets tackled by Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) and Alabama defensive back Anthony Averett (28) in the first half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida head coach Jim McElwain questions an official in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama wide receiver Trevon Diggs (7) celebrated with a teammate after he received a pass in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida head coach Jim McElwain (left) and Alabama head coach Nick Saban shake hands before the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama running back Derrick Gore (27) runs for a touchdown in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Florida quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is brought down by Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (center) celebrates with teammates after he brought down Florida quarterback Austin Appleby in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Florida defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) congratulates members of the /Alabama coaching staff after the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Members of the Alabama Football team celebrate after the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) takes a selfie with a fan after the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) walks off the field after the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama running back Derrick Gore (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) gets tackled by Florida linebacker Daniel McMillian (13) and Florida defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) scores a touchdown in the second half of the 2016 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban prepares for an interview after the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - The SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama defensive back Tony Brown (2) catches the ball for an interception during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Alabama tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs with the ball during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - Members of the Florida Gators take the field at the Georgia Dome during the SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 3, 2016, Atlanta - The SEC Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

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December 3, 2016 Atlanta - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and players celebrate the SEC Championship win over the Florida at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Alabama won 54 - 16 over the Florida. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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