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Pregame notes for South Carolina at Alabama

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer watches in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday evening. Here are some important things to note prior to kickoff:

-Alabama is set to receive some major reinforcements on offense, as running back AK Dear and wide receiver Noah Rogers are set to make their season debuts against the Gamecocks.

-Ryan Coleman-Williams was wearing gloves during warmups once again this week. The star was spotted wearing gloves during Alabama’s win over Florida State last weekend as well.

-Alabama’s starting offensive line vs. the Gamecocks will consist of Jackson Lloyd (LT), William Sanders (LG), Racin Delgatty (C), Michael Carroll (RG), and Jayvin James (RT). Carroll is set to make his second start in a row after missing Week 2’s clash with Kentucky due to injury.

-Alabama star Daniel Hill was the Tide’s lead back during warmups, followed by AK Dear, Kevin Riley, Trae’shawn Brown, Khalifa Keith and EJ Crowell.

-Tonight’s kickoff is slated for 6:00 PM CT, with partly cloudy conditions expected through the first half.

Jake Boico is a sports analyst for Touchdown Alabama, where he provides in-depth coverage of Alabama football, including game analysis, recruiting, breaking news, and year-round insight into the Crimson Tide. A 2024 graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in Sports Media, Jake has built his career around covering college football, with a primary focus on the SEC. His reporting blends sharp analysis, strong storytelling, and a deep understanding of the culture, tradition, and championship expectations that define Alabama football. He is committed to delivering timely, insightful, and accurate coverage that keeps Alabama fans informed and connected to the program every step of the way.

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