South Carolina faces Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
South Carolina
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Old Dominion | 19 | South Carolina | 23 | SECN | 4:15 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Carolina | 31 | Kentucky | 6 | ABC | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | LSU | 36 | South Carolina | 33 | ABC | Noon |
| Sep. 21 | Akron | 7 | South Carolina | 50 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 5 | Ole Miss | 27 | South Carolina | 3 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | Alabama | ABC | 9:00 AM | ||
| Oct. 19 | South Carolina | Oklahoma | ABC | 12:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 2 | Texas A&M | South Carolina | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | South Carolina | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Missouri | South Carolina | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Wofford | South Carolina | ESPN+ | 4:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 30 | South Carolina | Clemson | TBA | TBA |
Alabama
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | WKU | 0 | Alabama | 63 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Florida | 16 | Alabama | 42 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Alabama | 42 | Wisconsin | 10 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | 35 | Vanderbilt | 40 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | Alabama | ABC | 9:00 AM | ||
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | Tennessee | ABC | 12:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | Alabama | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Mercer | Alabama | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Auburn | Alabama | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | South Carolina | Alabama |
| ESPN FPI | 35 | 3 |
| Sagarin | 38 | 4 |
| Massey Composite | 34 | 4 |
| PiRate Ratings | 31 | 5 |
KEY STATS
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Alabama South Carolina |
32 121 |
7 15 |
0.466 0.300 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama South Carolina |
9 38 |
4 10 |
0.280 0.338 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Alabama South Carolina |
12 57 |
2 6 |
0.750 0.583 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
14 122 |
2 16 |
0.286 0.733 |
| Blocked Kicks | South Carolina | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama South Carolina |
1 78 |
1 12 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | South Carolina | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama South Carolina |
1 102 |
1 13 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | Alabama South Carolina |
4 86 |
1 13 |
0.724 0.602 |
| Defensive TDs | South Carolina | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Alabama South Carolina |
101 104 |
13 14 |
40 41 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Alabama South Carolina |
110 117 |
14 16 |
8.00 8.20 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Alabama South Carolina |
102 107 |
12 14 |
366 376 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Alabama South Carolina |
113 119 |
13 15 |
73.20 75.20 |
| First Downs Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
21 57 |
5 10 |
82 99 |
| First Downs Offense | Alabama South Carolina |
89 101 |
14 15 |
101 95 |
| Fumbles Lost | Alabama South Carolina |
111 111 |
14 14 |
5 5 |
| Fumbles Recovered | South Carolina Alabama |
24 41 |
3 7 |
4 3 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
18 69 |
5 12 |
15.25 19.09 |
| Kickoff Returns | Alabama South Carolina |
39 103 |
8 14 |
22.63 17.40 |
| Net Punting | Alabama South Carolina |
7 16 |
3 8 |
44.50 43.14 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Alabama South Carolina |
17 36 |
4 7 |
2 3 |
| Passes Intercepted | South Carolina Alabama |
27 43 |
3 5 |
6 5 |
| Passing Offense | Alabama South Carolina |
30 110 |
7 14 |
274.0 176.0 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | South Carolina Alabama |
34 61 |
6 9 |
185.6 207.6 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama South Carolina |
7 56 |
3 12 |
15.39 12.39 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama South Carolina |
10 37 |
4 10 |
0.75 4.86 |
| Punt Returns | South Carolina Alabama |
50 66 |
6 9 |
9.60 8.60 |
| Red Zone Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
45 51 |
6 8 |
0.800 0.813 |
| Red Zone Offense | Alabama South Carolina |
72 79 |
11 13 |
0.850 0.833 |
| Rushing Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
32 54 |
7 14 |
111.2 128.6 |
| Rushing Offense | Alabama South Carolina |
35 43 |
5 7 |
194.2 184.0 |
| Sacks Allowed | Alabama South Carolina |
57 133 |
7 16 |
1.60 4.40 |
| Scoring Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
32 41 |
9 11 |
19.0 20.0 |
| Scoring Offense | Alabama South Carolina |
8 74 |
3 14 |
44.6 28.0 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Alabama South Carolina |
54 133 |
7 16 |
4.80 9.20 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama South Carolina |
3 80 |
1 13 |
192.18 131.71 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
11 18 |
2 4 |
106.02 110.11 |
| Team Sacks | South Carolina Alabama |
14 59 |
3 11 |
3.00 2.00 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | South Carolina Alabama |
24 51 |
5 10 |
7.0 6.2 |
| Time of Possession | South Carolina Alabama |
32 107 |
6 11 |
31:50 27:36 |
| Total Defense | South Carolina Alabama |
22 50 |
6 11 |
296.8 336.2 |
| Total Offense | Alabama South Carolina |
16 93 |
5 14 |
468.2 360.0 |
| Turnover Margin | South Carolina Alabama |
46 57 |
6 10 |
0.40 0.20 |
| Turnovers Gained | South Carolina Alabama |
15 44 |
2 6 |
10 8 |
| Turnovers Lost | Alabama South Carolina |
67 81 |
11 14 |
7 8 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama South Carolina |
20 56 |
4 11 |
0.800 0.600 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
South Carolina
QB LaNorris Sellers, RB Raheim Sanders, WR Gage Larvadain, WR Nyck Harbor, TE Brady Hunt, C Vershon Lee, OL Trovon Baugh, DT Tonka Hemingway, DL Alex Huntley, LB Debo Williams, LB Debo Williams, CB O’Donnell Fortune, CB Judge Collier, S Nick Emmanwori, S, K DQ Smith, P Kai Kroeger
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Justice Haynes, WR Kobe Prentice, TE CJ Dippre, C Parker Brailsford, OL Tyler Booker, OL Kayden Proctor, DT Tim Smith, DL, LB Deontae Lawson, LB, CB Domani Jackson, CB Zabien Brown, S Malachi Moore, K Graham Nicholson, P James Burnip, ATH Kendrick Law, ATH Keionte Scott
INJURIES
South Carolina
Player POS Status
L. Sellers QB Questionable
J. Moore OL Questionable
E. Floyd DB Questionable
A. Colasurdo LB Questionable
Alabama
Player POS Status
Q. Russaw LB Questionable
C. Adams WR Questionable
J. Hale WR Out
Source: Covers.com
South Carolina vs. Alabama Football Series History
Alabama leads 11-4-0
COMMENTS
The upcoming matchup between Alabama and South Carolina on October 12, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium looks heavily skewed in favor of Alabama. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 7, are expected to dominate this game, with predictions giving them a 92% chance of winning. Alabama comes into the game with a 4-1 record, while South Carolina stands at 3-2. Despite South Carolina’s ability to play well in spurts, Alabama’s balanced attack and experience, especially at home, should give them a significant edge.
Alabama has been efficient offensively, averaging over 55 points per game, and their defense has remained stout under pressure. The spread is set at 21.5 points, suggesting that while Alabama is a clear favorite, South Carolina may keep the game competitive enough to cover that margin. However, the Gamecocks face an uphill battle, particularly as they enter this game as significant underdogs. (Shelby County Reporter).
The key for South Carolina will be to avoid turnovers and capitalize on any Alabama mistakes, but given Alabama’s depth, talent, and home-field advantage, the Gamecocks will need a near-perfect performance to pull off an upset. The final prediction sees Alabama winning 36-14, with a high probability that the total score will surpass 50.5.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 38, South Carolina 24
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 45, South Carolina 21
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 38, South Carolina 24
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 45, South Carolina 21
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 11:00 AM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
