Alabama is being given a good chance to stay undefeated this week against South Carolina.
The Alabama Crimson Tide will be taking on the South Carolina Gamecocks this weekend at home, with the team looking to stay undefeated.
Alabama has looked good so far this season, even with the trouble that they had a week ago against Florida State. The Crimson Tide were able to use a strong second half to grab the win, keeping the win steak going strong.
But as the team prepares for the Gamecocks, it may not be as easy. South Carolina has a roster that could give Alabama some trouble, starting with quarterback LaNorris Sellers.
Sellers has been one of the more hyped up players in college football over the last few years, and while he hasn't put it all together, he is still dangerous. The South Carolina signal-caller has the talent to win any one-game situation, so the Crimson Tide will need to be careful.
But even with this, ESPN doesn't seem to believe that South Carolina will be a true match for Alabama. ESPN has given the Crimson Tide an 82.2 percent chance to take down the Gamecocks this weekend.
The game is played on the field, rather than in predictions. But this seems to indicate that analysts believe that Alabama shouldn't have too much trouble with the Gamecocks.
Alabama is 15-3 all-time against South Carolina, showing strong dominance in the head-to-head series between the programs. But history won't matter much when the game starts, and the Crimson Tide will have to earn everything between the lines.
Sellers will be the key in this game for the Crimson Tide, and head coach Kalen DeBoer is looking forward to the challenge ahead. The Gamecocks quarterback has looked very good so far this season, even with South Carolina not looking up to par as a team.
So far, Sellers has thrown for 648 yards and five touchdowns, while rushing for 172 yards. His ability to extend plays could give the Alabama defense some problems, so breaking him down early on in the game will be crucial.
If Alabama can pressure Sellers to start, it could make him uncomfortable throughout, giving the Crimson Tide a chance to set the tone for the game. All in all, the defense will be the big test for Alabama heading into this contest with South Carolina.
After the game with South Carolina, Alabama has tough games against Mississippi State and Georgia. This contest against the Gamecocks could change everything for the Crimson Tide, and this group can't take them lightly.
