How to watch Alabama vs. South Carolina today: Game time, TV, and streaming options

Alabama heads to Columbia, South Carolina, this Saturday for a pivotal SEC matchup against the Gamecocks. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 6 nationally, is riding a six-game winning streak and coming off a convincing 37-20 victory over Tennessee. Quarterback Ty Simpson has emerged as one of the top signal-callers in the country, leading an offense […]

Ian Valentino — National College Football Writer
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Oct 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama heads to Columbia, South Carolina, this Saturday for a pivotal SEC matchup against the Gamecocks. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 6 nationally, is riding a six-game winning streak and coming off a convincing 37-20 victory over Tennessee. Quarterback Ty Simpson has emerged as one of the top signal-callers in the country, leading an offense that averages over 35 points per game.

South Carolina, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after a tough 26-7 loss to Oklahoma. The Gamecocks are 3-4 overall and 1-4 in SEC play, struggling to find consistency on offense. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has shown flashes of potential but will need a standout performance to keep pace with Alabama’s high-powered attack.

This game marks Alabama’s first trip to Williams-Brice Stadium since 2019. The Tide holds a 14-3 advantage in the all-time series and is favored by double digits. However, South Carolina has a history of pulling off surprises at home, and with it being homecoming weekend, the energy in Columbia should be electric.

How to watch Alabama vs. South Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: FuboTV or Sling (regional restrictions may apply)
  • Betting Odds: Alabama -11.5, Over/Under 47.5

Keys to Victory

Alabama

  • Pressure LaNorris Sellers early and often; South Carolina has allowed 26 sacks this season
  • Continue converting third downs efficiently (49.5% conversion rate)
  • Maintain ball control and limit penalties (ranked 34th in fewest penalty yards)
  • Let Ty Simpson dictate tempo with his arm and mobility

South Carolina

  • Protect the quarterback and establish a run game to slow Alabama’s pass rush
  • Win the turnover battle and capitalize on any short fields
  • Make special teams count; South Carolina has blocked a punt and returned three for touchdowns this season
  • Keep Alabama out of the red zone, where the Tide ranks among the best in the nation

With Alabama heavily favored and head coach Kalen DeBoer finding his stride, South Carolina will need a near-perfect performance to pull off the upset. But in the SEC, anything can happen on a Saturday afternoon.

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