After a run of four consecutive wins over ranked SEC teams, Alabama football has what could potentially be a reprieve on Saturday . South Carolina, the Crimson Tide’s opponent isn’t ranked, and is just 1-4 in SEC play so far.

However, the Gamecocks are still dangerous. Shane Beamer and his team would love nothing more than to revive their season by upsetting the No. 4 team in the country.

As Alabama nears the 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday kick in Columbia, here’s what to know about South Carolina.

Don’t trip

Alabama is better than South Carolina. It just is.

The Gamecock offense, led by former Crimson Tide head coach and quarterback MIke Shula, has been rancid. That’s despite having quarterback LaNorris Sellers, thought to be a Heisman Trophy contender.

USC’s defense has also struggled.

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