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Games of note throughout the SEC this season

Florida vs. Michigan (Arlington), Sept. 2: The Gators saw their 2015 season end with a 41-7 thud against Michigan in Citrus Bowl. They’ll try to start out 2017 with a more promising result.

Alabama vs. Florida State (Atlanta), Sept. 2: Is this the first of two meetings in Atlanta between these teams? It’s certainly an appetizing opener for a pair of national title contenders.

Auburn at Clemson, Sept. 9: Clemson won’t be the same without Deshaun Watson at QB, but this is still a tremendous barometer for Auburn before it ventures into conference play.

Tennessee at Florida, Sept. 16: Almost by default, this remains one of the most riveting games in the SEC East. The Vols are looking for their first two-game winning streak against the Gators since 2003-04.

Auburn at LSU, Oct. 14: Who in the SEC West will be the best situated to make a run at Alabama? Probably the winner of this game. Auburn brought an end to Les Miles’ run in Baton Rouge with an 18-13 victory last year.

LSU at Alabama, Nov. 4: Points will be at a premium, especially with both defenses revved up with the help of a bye week to close out October.

Alabama at Auburn, Nov. 25: The Crimson Tide owns three consecutive Iron Bowl victories, all by double-digit margins. Auburn will look to turn that around in the regular-season finale for both teams.

OTHER NOTABLE GAMES Arkansas vs. Texas A&M (Arlington), Sept. 23 Georgia at Tennessee, Sept. 30 Florida vs. Georgia (Jacksonville), Oct. 28