South Carolina nearly upset No. 4 Alabama, leading late before the Crimson Tide rallied 29-22 at Williams-Brice Stadium. LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecock defense battled to the end.
For three and half quarters, South Carolina had No. 4 Alabama right where they wanted them, on the ropes, grasping for rhythm, surrounded by 80,000 screaming Gamecock fans who believed they were about to see history repeat itself.