When No. 4 Alabama faced an unranked South Carolina team just over a week ago, it faced a late-game deficit and scare that was reminiscent of the Tide’s Week 1 loss to Florida State. Although Alabama pulled off the comeback this time around, the game provided a similar developmental spark for the Crimson Tide, according to offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.
Once Alabama allowed the Gamecocks to claw their way back into the fight and entered the fourth quarter trailing 15-14, the Crimson Tide fumbled the ball. South Carolina took advantage of the turnover, drove down the field, and took a 22-14 lead.