The South Carolina Gamecocks gave No. 7 Alabama all it may deal with Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Whereas Alabama entered the matchup of Southeastern Convention foes because the overwhelming favourite, first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer quickly realized the chances weren’t essentially in his workforce’s favor.
Nonetheless, South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw a late interception to seal Alabama’s 27-25 win and helped the Crimson Tide keep away from a second consecutive defeat to an SEC opponent.
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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer leaves the sector at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Oct. 12, 2024. Alabama defeated South Carolina 27-25. (Gary Cosby Jr./Imagn Photos)
“There’s simply so many occasions — we discuss discovering a method to win,” DeBoer advised reporters after the hard-fought recreation. “The ball wasn’t bouncing our manner, however once we discover a method to win when your again is in opposition to the wall prefer it was, even on the final drive there, I’m happy with these guys.”
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One of many unfavorable bounces DeBoer could have been referring to occurred when Alabama botched an onside kick. The mishap allowed the Gamecocks to get well the ball, giving the underdogs a chance to finish what would have been a monumental upset.
Alabama Crimson Tide extensive receiver Germie Bernard walks into the top zone after a reception throughout the second half in opposition to the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Oct 12, 2024. (Butch Dill-Imagn Photos)
Sellers hit Nyck Harbor for a 31-yard landing with 43 seconds left, however the Gamecocks didn’t convert on their two-point try.
The interception from Sellers was the results of a determined heave towards the top zone with 13 seconds remaining. Alabama defensive again Domani Jackson intercepted the cross to successfully finish the sport.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe rushed for a 7-yard landing within the fourth quarter after which hit Germie Bernard for a late 34-yard rating to assist the Crimson Tide survive the scare.
Alabama Crimson Tide followers react to the shut rating throughout the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Oct. 12, 2024. (Will McLelland/Imagn Photos)
Final week, the Vanderbilt Commodores recorded arguably the largest win in program historical past by upsetting Alabama, 40-35.
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The Crimson Tide entered the Week 6 contest because the top-ranked workforce within the nation. Alabama made the leap to the No. 1 spot after holding off a livid comeback by the Georgia Bulldogs on Sept. 28.
Alabama will journey to Knoxville subsequent week for a matchup with Tennessee, the Crimson Tide’s fourth consecutive SEC opponent. The Volunteers entered this week because the eighth-ranked workforce within the nation.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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