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No. 7 Alabama Narrowly Defeats South Carolina 27-25 in Dramatic Finish

Oct 12, 2024, 07:21 PM

In a dramatic SEC showdown, No. 7 Alabama narrowly defeated South Carolina 27-25. The game saw a series of critical plays in the final minutes. Alabama scored a touchdown with 1:54 left, giving them an eight-point lead. South Carolina responded with a touchdown by Nyck Harbor with 43 seconds remaining but failed on a two-point conversion attempt that would have tied the game. The Gamecocks then recovered an onside kick, giving them a last chance to win. However, a facemask penalty on Alabama's Que Robinson and a subsequent interception sealed the victory for Alabama. Germie Bernard's touchdown was pivotal in Alabama's win. South Carolina's record now stands at 3-3 (1-3 SEC).