SEC: Florida holds off Morehead; Vandy beats UNC

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SEC links for Monday:

• Florida struggles late, but holds on to beat Morehead State, reports Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun.
• Vanderbilt hands North Carolina second straight loss, reports Robbi Pickeral of the Raleigh News and Observer.
• Auburn basketball gets first win in new arena, beating Middle Tennessee 68-66, reports Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Memphis knocks off LSU 70-61 in Tupelo, reports David Brandt of the AP.
• Memphis had to hold off LSU’s upset bid, reports Gary Laney of The Advocate.
• They are ready for the Iron Bowl, judging by picture above.
• This might not be the ultimate Iron Bowl, but it is super, writes Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News.
• Alabama’s Greg McElroy appreciates the game’s meaning, reports A. Stacy Long of the Montgomery Advertiser.

• Charles Bennett of the Anniston Star writes that Cameron Newton isn’t Auburn’s only weapon.
• Auburn’s running game will present a challenge for the Tide, reports Andy Bitters of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.
• Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier reports that South Carolina will try to avoid looking ahead to title game.
• The Egg Bowl has a tradition of rubbing it in, writes Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Florida football has some confidence again heading into Florida State game, reports Rachel George of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Gators hope to extend win streak over Seminoles to seven, reports David Jones of Florida Today.
• Georgia focusing on Jackets attack, writes Seth Emerson of the Macon Telegraph.

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