South Carolina Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Crimson Tide (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) are welcoming the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Alabama opens as 13.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 54.

The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Gamecocks faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs and went home with a loss by a final score of 41-34. When all was said and done, they ran 79 plays which totaled 431 yards. The South Carolina Gamecocks ended up running the ball 39 different times and had 149 yards, earning them an average of 3.8 yards per tote. On the ground, the Gamecocks conceded 135 yds on 34 tries, which is 4.0 yards per rush allowed. South Carolina surrendered 19 pass completions on 27 tries for 258 yds, and a completion rate of 70.4%.

The Gamecocks have earned 1,578 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, South Carolina has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 4 times. South Carolina has earned 78 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 18 penalties for 173 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 277.3 yards via the ground game which ranks them 7th in college football. When talking about scoring, the South Carolina Gamecocks have an average of 45.3 points per game.

The Gamecocks rank 38th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 16.7 PPG. The opposition is running for 2.9 yards per rush and 85.3 yards on the ground per game so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 256 rushing yards through 3 contests. Regarding yards through the air, the Gamecocks have given up 519 yds which puts them in 39th in college football. They are conceding 173.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 60.7%. For the year, they have surrendered 258.3 yards per contest which has them sitting 21st in college football. They have relinquished 6 touchdowns through the air as well as no TD's running the ball.

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The Crimson Tide come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this year. When they last played, the Crimson Tide walked away with a victory by a final of 50-36 against the Florida State Seminoles. Alabama rushed for 6.9 yds per carry, finishing the game with 247 yards on 36 carries. The Crimson Tide finished the game with a total of 567 yards and they ran 66 plays (8.6 yards per play). The Crimson Tide secondary gave up a completion rate of 58.6%, surrendering 377 yds on 17 out of 29 passing. Alabama surrendered 35 running attempts for 94 yds (2.7 yards per rush).

In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Crimson Tide are 7th in Division 1 by scoring 47.7 PPG. The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 465.7 yards per contest, which ranks them 34th in college football. The Alabama offense has compiled 129 yards of penalties on 21 violations, which is good for 50th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 2 interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have tallied 75 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Crimson Tide have thrown for a total of 768 passing yards as well as holding an average of 256.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. They have an average of 209.7 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 629 yards for this year.

The Crimson Tide are surrendering 21.0 points per contest, ranking them 64th in the country. Alabama has given up a total of 159 yards on the ground (53.0 yards per outing) and 3 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass and 227.7 yards per contest, which has them ranked 95th in Division 1. The Crimson Tide defense has been on the field for 169 plays, which is good for 18th in Division 1. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 5 picks this season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 63 pts.

Who will win tonight's Gamecocks/Crimson Tide college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Crimson Tide -13.5

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