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19 former SEC players will compete in Super Bowl LII for New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles
By SDS Staff
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The New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will play in Super Bowl LII (52) in two weeks. The game will be played on February 4, 2018, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Patriots, led by QB Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 Sunday afternoon. The Patriots trailed at halftime 14-10 and 20-10 in the second half, but somehow Brady brought the Patriots all the way back to victory.
The Eagles, on the other hand, blew out the Minnesota Vikings Sunday night 38-7 behind QB Nick Foles’ incredible three-TD performance.
Between the two teams, 19 former SEC players will have an opportunity to compete and win a Super Bowl ring on February 4:
New England Patriots
David Andrews, Georgia
Brandon Bolden, Ole Miss
Adam Butler, Vanderbilt
Ricky Jean Francois, LSU
Trey Flowers, Arkansas
Mike Gillislee, Florida
Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina
Jonathan Jones, Auburn
Brandon King, Auburn
Deatrich Wise, Arkansas
Philadelphia Eagles
Derek Barnett, Tennessee
Trey Burton, Florida
Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State
Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia
Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
Donnie Jones, LSU
Jalen Mills, LSU
Chance Warmack, Alabama
Jaylen Watkins, Florida
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