Gators Far Too Talented For Arkansas

The Southeastern Conference championship will be at stake Saturday when second-ranked Florida plays No. 23 Arkansas in Atlanta. There might be a bigger title in store for the Gators, though.

If, as expected, Florida beats Arkansas, the Gators will play No. 1 Nebraska for the national championship Jan. 2 in the Fiesta Bowl.

The party line in Gainesville is that the Gators (11-0) aren’t overlooking the Razorbacks (8-3), who are 24-point underdogs and coming off a 28-0 loss to LSU.

That may be true, but it’s not because Florida fans, players or coaches are worried.

The Gators have too much talent and motivation to let this one slip away … FLORIDA 48-21.

Speaking of motivation, the final Southwest Conference title and an alliance bowl bid will be on the line when No. 9 Texas (9-1-1) visits No. 16 Texas A&M (8-2).

On paper, it’s an even matchup. But the game is at College Station, where the Aggies (minus 3-1/2) have won 31 in a row, and Texas quarterback James Brown is still recovering from a sprained ankle.

The winner goes to the Orange Bowl or Sugar Bowl, while the loser plays play Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. … TEXAS A&M 17-14.

Army (minus-3) vs. Navy at Philadelphia: Last three games decided by total of five points … ARMY 28-27.

Houston (plus-8) at Rice: Last game in SWC history (starts after Texas-Texas A&M) … RICE 34-24.

Oklahoma St. (minus-6) at Hawaii: Last game for fired Hawaii coach Bob Wagner … OKLAHOMA ST. 28-21.

Last week: 6-2 (straight); 5-3 (spread).

Season: 176-49 (straight); 109-108 (spread).