The 1993

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was won by the Florida Gators 28–13 over the

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. The game was played at

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, on December 4, 1993, and was televised to a national audience on

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. In the 1993 SEC Championship game the Western Division was represented by the Alabama Crimson Tide even though they finished second in the division. The first place

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were on NCAA probation which prohibited them from participating in post season games. Alabama later had their 1993 season affected by the NCAA when in 1995, the NCAA found

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guilty of receiving improper benefits after signing with an agent following the

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, forcing Alabama to forfeit all games in which Langham played. Officially, Alabama finished the 1993 season with a 1–12 record, winning only their bowl game.

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Recap of the game from SECsports.com
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