When looking back at recent matchups between the teams though, there is reason to believe that this game is likely to be close.Alabamaand South Carolina met during both the 2024-25 seasons in Tuscaloosa and Columbia, games which saw theCrimson Tideavoid an upset with a 27-25 and 29-22, respectively.
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As for the third game between the two, will Alabama avoid another potential upset from the Gamecocks, or will it be the Crimson Tide rolling to a big win over South Carolina?
Here are three predictions for Alabama'sWeek 4 showdownagainst South Carolina.
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) sacks South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) scrambles for a first down on fourth down against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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fOct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) rushes the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Josh Cuevas (80) catches a game-tying two-point conversion against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dashawn Jones (7) returns an interception for a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) calls the play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dashawn Jones (7) celebrates a interception return for a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts (77) blocks for wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores the game-winning touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) sacks South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) scrambles for a first down on fourth down against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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3 reasons why Alabama will defeat South Carolina in Week 4 showdown
fOct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) rushes the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Josh Cuevas (80) catches a game-tying two-point conversion against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dashawn Jones (7) returns an interception for a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) calls the play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dashawn Jones (7) celebrates a interception return for a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts (77) blocks for wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos: A look back at Alabama's 2025 road win vs. South Carolina
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) scores the game-winning touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Not listed on Wednesday night's initialSEC Availability Report, Alabama wide receiver Noah Rogers is officially set to make his Crimson Tide debut Saturday against South Carolina. The NC State transfer was considered one of the top wide receivers on Alabama's roster prior to suffering an injury back in the spring, and I'll say that Rogers has a solid first showing in a Crimson Tide uniform, making an impact in his debut with multiple catches.
Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) looks to pass under pressure from Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Yhonzae Pierre (42) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers has struggled with turnovers against the Alabama defense each of the last two seasons, throwing two interceptions with three fumbles lost. I'll predict Alabama's defense to force at-least two turnovers from Sellers on Saturday night, as the South Carolina quarterback, who has thrown three picks in the last two weeks, is facing a Crimson Tide defensive unit leading the SEC with five interceptions.
Sep 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Speaking of the quarterback position, Keelon Russell is coming off his best showing yet as Alabama's starter in the win over Florida State, completing 23-of-30 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 56 yards and another score. Despite facing a South Carolina defense that allows the fifth-fewest passing yards a game in the SEC, I'll say Russell has another big showing through the air Saturday night, while also rushing for a score.
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