South Carolina is not that way. Despite being led by the once-Heisman hopeful quarterback LaNorris Sellers, the Gamecocks are at the bottom of the SEC in scoring offense (20.14 points per game) and total offense (297.7 yards per game).

Alabama football has lost a member of its 2027 recruiting class. Alexander Ward, a 2027 Marietta, Georgia native who plays for IMG Academy in Florida, told Rivals he would end his commitment to the Crimson Tide after committing to Alabama in November.

Alabama football heads back on the road this week, facing the kind of opponent that used to give Kalen DeBoer’s teams fits. South Carolina, playing in its home stadium, will be a heavy underdog, entering the game with a losing record.

Alabama is now down a recruit in its still-impressive Class of 2027 after an elite ATH decided to re-open his recruitment.

Alabama football lit up cigars after getting a revenge victory over Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium on the Third Saturday in October.

Kickoff times have been set for the South Alabama and Troy football games of Saturday, Nov. 1. The Jaguars will host Louisiana in their homecoming game at 2:30 p.m. Central at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The game will stream live via ESPN+.

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) is grabbed by Alabama defensive back Red Morgan (16) during a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Oct. 18, 2025. / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer told players not to get any cigar ash on his black hoodie after Saturday's game.