Alabama managed to secure a close victory against South Carolina with a final interception, despite a mishap with an onside kick recovery attempt. The game ended with a score of 27-25 in favor of Alabama, preventing them from suffering a second consecutive SEC loss.
The turning point of the game came when LaNorris Sellers connected with Nyck Harbor for a 31-yard touchdown with only 43 seconds left on the clock. Although the Gamecocks failed to convert a 2-point attempt, they managed to recover an onside kick. However, Sellers’ last-ditch effort to throw the ball towards the end zone with 13 seconds remaining resulted in an interception by Domani Jackson at the goal line.
Jalen Milroe played a crucial role in Alabama’s victory, rushing for a 7-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and later completing a 34-yard pass to Germie Bernard for a late score. Milroe’s performance was essential in helping the Crimson Tide avoid another upset after their loss to Vanderbilt the previous week.
Despite facing challenges such as two interceptions and a safety due to intentional grounding, Milroe remained composed and delivered key plays when needed. He completed 16 of 23 passes for 209 yards, including a touchdown, and also scored two rushing touchdowns. On the other hand, Sellers of South Carolina threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, but his final interception sealed the victory for Alabama.
South Carolina had an opportunity to regain the lead in the fourth quarter, but Alex Herrera’s 51-yard field goal attempt fell short, preventing them from turning the game around. Although Alabama initially held a comfortable 14-0 lead, South Carolina managed to narrow the gap to just two points before halftime through a series of significant plays and turnovers.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams, with momentum swinging back and forth throughout. Ultimately, Alabama’s resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments secured them a hard-fought victory. The interception in the final seconds proved to be the decisive play that allowed Alabama to emerge victorious despite the earlier onside kick mishap.
