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UF's Jim McElwain relaxed, ready for underdog Gators' shot at SEC heavyweight Alabama

Florida quarterback Treon Harris throws the ball during a team workout ahead of Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama.

(David Goldman/Associated Press)

ATLANTA — On the eve of his toughest assignment to date, Florida coach Jim McElwain was all smiles and exuberance.

Alabama coach Nick Saban was all business.

McElwain knows no one gives his Gators a chance during Saturday's SEC Championship Game. No one expected them to be here, either.

"For us to be where we're at, that's pretty cool," McElwain said.