Earlier today on ESPN’s College GameDay, Lee Corso made a big statement to his colleagues about one of today’s marquee games.

Corso’s pick doesn’t come as a complete shock, considering the GameDay mainstay picked the Gators to win the SEC East prior to the start of the season. Florida isn’t considered by many the favorite to win the division, with that distinction falling to mostly Georgia or South Carolina.

RELATED: GameDay analysts make SEC predictions

However, there’s no doubt today’s game against the Crimson Tide can prove a lot about this year’s Florida squad. If Will Muschamp is able to get his team to play well against the No. 3 ranked Alabama, win or lose, their strong performance will go a long way in showing their divisional rivals they’re ready to compete for the SEC East this season.

Florida and Alabama kick off in Tuscaloosa, Ala. at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.