| MATCHUP | South Carolina Gamecocks | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +12.5 -110 | -12.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +370 | -485 |
| Total | Over 54.5 (-108) | Under 54.5 (-112) |
| Where | Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | |
| When | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat Towson, lost to Mississippi State, and will play Kentucky next. The South Carolina Gamecocks have split their last 6 games. LaNorris Sellers is completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 648 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Nyck Harbor and Donovan Murph have combined for 263 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Matt Fuller has 8 receptions.
The South Carolina Gamecocks’ ground game averages 277.3 yards per contest, and Matt Fuller leads with 272 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, South Carolina allows 16.7 points and 258.3 yards per game. Justin Okoronkwo leads the South Carolina Gamecocks with 19 tackles, Anthony Addison has 2 sacks, and Peyton Williams has 1 interception.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat Kentucky and Florida State, and they play Mississippi State next. Alabama looks for its ninth 4-0 start in the last 11 years. Keelon Russell is completing 68.7 percent of his passes for 764 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Ryan Coleman-Williams and Lotzeir Brooks have combined for 413 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Rico Scott has 9 receptions.
The Alabama Crimson Tide ground game is averaging 209.7 yards per contest, and Daniel Hill leads the way with 210 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Alabama is allowing 21 points and 280.7 yards per game. Caleb Woodson leads the Alabama Crimson Tide with 18 tackles, Devan Thompkins has 3 sacks, and Red Morgan has 1 interception.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won 41 of its last 42 games in September.
- South Carolina has lost each of its last 13 September games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Alabama has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- South Carolina has lost the first half in five of its last six September games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games against teams from Alabama.
- Alabama has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games as a favorite against teams from South Carolina.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Alabama’s last six September games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of South Carolina’s last five games as an underdog against top-10 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Alabama Crimson Tide Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Devan Thompkins ranks T9th amongst FBS players for sacks (3.0) this season.
South Carolina Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Matthew Fuller ranks T1st in the Southeastern Conference amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks 5th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (53.0).
- Alabama ranks T5th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (5).
- South Carolina ranks 7th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (277.3).
- South Carolina is one of seven FBS teams to hold each of its opponents scoreless in the first quarter this season.
South Carolina vs Alabama Prediction
I want to believe in South Carolina and Sellers, but coming up small against Mississippi State at home isn’t a good sign. South Carolina has a history of tripping over itself when it’s time to show and prove. We’ve seen back-to-back weeks where Alabama pulls away in a quarter or two, and it’s showing scary potential. Alabama blew the doors off Kentucky in the second half and survived rain delays to give FSU the business. One slip-up, or two, and South Carolina will find itself down big. I’ll lay the points with the Tide.