For a moment, it appeared the Alabama Crimson Tide would fall to an unranked conference opponent for the second week in a row.

South Carolina took a 19-14 lead early in the third and held it until the final quarter. However, Alabama secured two touchdowns in the final frame and buried a two-point attempt in the final minute to earn a 27–25 victory and avoid the upset bid.

Alabama appeared to be in control at halftime and led 14-0 with less than two minutes to go. However, a disastrous showing that included a fourth-down touchdown conversion for South Carolina, a safety against Alabama and an interception of quarterback Jalen Milroe allowed the Gamecocks to make it 14-12 at halftime.

Milroe threw another interception in the fourth, but added a rushing and passing touchdown in the final quarter to regain the lead.

Milroe finished 16 of 23 for 209 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, while also adding 36 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Jam Miller led the ground game with 42 yards on 12 carries, while Germie Bernard had four catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Despite the win, fans took to social media to criticize Milroe and the Tide for its lackluster performance and doubted the team’s potential for a playoff bid.