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Gerald Willis (92) makes a tackle against Eastern Michigan in his first college game.

(AP photo)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Growing up, they were always on the same team. That will end quickly Saturday — possibly on the first play.

Landon Collins and younger brother Gerald Willis will line up on opposite sides when Florida comes to Alabama at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Willis is a freshman defensive lineman for the Gators who saw some time on the kickoff coverage team in Florida's first game.

Collins, an All-SEC safety, is making his case for an on-field confrontation.

"I'm trying to get on kickoff return and see I can block him one time," he said with a big smile.

They've never made contact on the field as opponents before, so does that mean he'd slow up if No. 92 in white came his way?

"No, hit him harder," Collins said with a laugh. "No let up."

The players' mother, April Justin, will be in Bryant-Denny Stadium to watch them play Saturday.

"She's not rooting for nobody," Collins said. "She said she has a split household and she's just going to be in the middle of the field just trying to cheer for me and Gerald at the same time whenever we're on the field.

Willis made three tackles in his Florida debut against Eastern Michigan including one on the backfield.