Alabama visits South Carolina on Saturday in Columbia, SC. 14Powers.com previews the game and predicts the final score of this contest.
Team Schedules/Results
Alabama
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South Carolina
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ESPN FPI
Alabama: 1
South Carolina: 22
Key Stats
| Stat | Alabama | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Offense | 231.5 (31) | 310.5 (8) |
| Passing Offense | 326.0 (17) | 212.0 (83) |
| Total Offense | 557.5 (9) | 522.5 (20) |
| Scoring Offense | 52.0 (10) | 46.0 (19) |
| Rushing Defense | 104.0 (36) | 155.0 (82) |
| Total Defense | 233.0 (16) | 375.0 (72) |
| Scoring Defense | 6.5 (3) | 46.0 (19) |
| Interceptions | 3 (9) | 3 (9) |
| Sacks | 2.0 (68) | 2.0 (68) |
| Tackles for loss | 4.5 (106) | 7.0 (38) |
| Turnover margin | 2.5 (4) | 0.0 (54) |
| 3rd Down Conv. | 0.500 (29) | 0.368 (84) |
| 3rd Down Conv. DEF | 0.259 (20) | 0.333 (52) |
()= NCAA rank
Players to Watch
Alabama
QB Tua Tagovailoa, RB Najee Harris, WR Henry Ruggs, OL Jedrick Willis, OL Alex Leatherwood, DL Raekwon Davis, LB Dylan Mose, LB Anfernee Jennings.
South Carolina
WR Bryan Edwards, WR Shi Smith, DL Javon Kinlaw, DL DJ Wonnum, LB TJ Brunson, DB Jaycee Horn, P Joseph Charlton.
Injuries
Alabama
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/19 | DL | Justin Eboigbe | Foot | is “?” Saturday vs South Carolina |
| 09/08/19 | OL | Chris Owens | Undisclosed | is “?” Saturday vs South Carolina |
| 08/31/19 | OL | Emil Ekiyor Jr. | Knee | is out indefinitely |
| 08/28/19 | LB | Dylan Moses | Knee | is out for season |
| 08/15/19 | RB | Trey Sanders | Knee | is out indefinitely |
| 08/12/19 | LB | Joshua McMillon | Knee | is out for season |
South Carolina
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/19 | RB | A.J. Turner | Thumb | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | DL | Aaron Sterling | Knee | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | RB | Deshaun Fenwick | Undisclosed | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | OL | Eric Douglas | Undisclosed | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | DB | J.T. Ibe | Pectoral | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | QB | Jake Bentley | Foot | is out for season |
| 09/08/19 | DB | Jaylin Dickerson | Undisclosed | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | WR | Randrecous Davis | Ankle | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 09/08/19 | WR | Shi Smith | Side | is “?” Saturday vs Alabama |
| 08/29/19 | DL | Keir Thomas | Ankle | is out indefinitely |
Source: Donbest.com
Comments
Bama and Carolina open SEC play against each other in the house of the rooster crow. The loss of USC’s veteran quarterback Jake Bentley for the season makes the Alabama projected win margin much larger.
Our Preseason Prediction
Alabama 31, South Carolina 28
In-Season 14Powers.com Prediction
Alabama 38, South Carolina 17
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET). Watch on the CBS Network.
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