The South Carolina Gamecocks gave it their all against No. 7 Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama entered the matchup against its Southeastern Conference foes as the overwhelming favorite, but first-year head coach Karen DeBoer quickly realized that the odds were not necessarily in her team's favor.
However, South Carolina quarterback Lanoris Sellers made a late interception to give Alabama a 27-25 victory and help the Crimson Tide avoid a second consecutive SEC loss.
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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Karen DeBoer leaves the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama defeated South Carolina 27-25. (Gary Cosby Jr./Imagn Images)
“So many times, we talk about finding a way to win.” DeBoer told reporters. After a hard-fought game. “The ball wasn't bouncing our way, but when your backs are against the wall like they did that time and you find a way to win, even on the last drive, I'm proud of them. .”
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One possible adverse bounce that DeBoer mentioned occurred when Alabama missed an onside kick. The mishap allowed the Gamecocks to get the ball back and gave the underdog team a chance to pull off a monumental upset.
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermie Bernard enters the end zone after a reception during the second half of a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Butch Dill Image Image)
Sellers hit Nick Harbaugh for a 31-yard touchdown with 43 seconds left, but the Gamecocks were unable to convert a 2-point shot.
Sellers' interception was the result of a desperate drive into the end zone with 13 seconds left. Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson intercepted the pass, effectively ending the game.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe rushed for a 7-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and then found Jermie Bernard for a 34-yard late score, helping the Crimson Tide survive the scare.
Alabama Crimson Tide fans react to a close score during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Will McClelland/Imagine Images)
Last week, the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the University of Alabama 40-35, recording perhaps the biggest win in program history.
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The Crimson Tide entered the Week 6 contest as the top-ranked team in the nation. On September 28th, the University of Alabama held off a fierce comeback from the Georgia Bulldogs and jumped into first place.
Alabama heads to Knoxville next week to take on Tennessee, the Crimson Tide's fourth consecutive SEC opponent. The Volantes entered this week as the No. 8 team in the country.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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