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    Shane Beamer: 'There's nothing like the SEC Championship Game'

    Shane Beamer: 'There's nothing like the SEC Championship Game'

    South Carolina's Beamer shares SEC Championship stories from various points in his career, discussing how it's atmosphere outshines that of even the national title game.

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    Mizzou's Drinkwitz: Smart's 'program is the benchmark for the SEC'

    Mizzou's Drinkwitz: Smart's 'program is the benchmark for the SEC'

    Eliah Drinkwitz says he's looking forward to seeing how the Tigers "measure up vs. the No. 1 team in the country" and details his deep respect for Kirby Smart and Georgia.

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    Sources: Michigan QBs Carr, Underwood both expected to play

    Sources: Michigan QBs Carr, Underwood both expected to play

    Tommy Carr is again expected to start at quarterback for Michigan on Saturday, with Bryce Underwood also likely to play against Oregon, sources told ESPN.

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