Alabama freshman wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks is now doubtful to play against the Gamecocks. Brooks is fourth on the team with 255 yards receiving.
Geno VanDeMark, who leads the team in right guard snaps, is listed as questionable. Jaeden Roberts is second on Alabama in right guard snaps.
Tight end Danny Lewis is now listed as out along with linebackers Cayden Jones, Jah-Marien Latham and Qua Russaw, and defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman.
Gentlemen, let’s try not to hurt one another, especially two days before a game. Rico Scott will probably get some additional run in Brooks’ absence, and Ryan Williams will likely stay on the field more as well. Roberts should get the nod at right guard.
Your game previews:
Again, South Carolina is way, way, way overdue to come up with a big game when the solid playmakers rise up and produce, but they’ve been all underwhelming from the start.
No, Alabama won’t do much of anything on the ground, and South Carolina will generate enough of a pass rush to matter, but once again, the offense won’t come through.
The Tide will have to work for it, but they’ll survive with a big push in the fourth quarter, and then it’s on to the two-week break.
Colin Gay: Can Alabama find consistency not only in tackles-for-loss and sacks, but who it is that is providing that pressure? South Carolina has allowed 26 sacks in seven games, second-most in the SEC. Is Yhonzae Pierre turning into that star pass rusher Alabama really hasn’t had in the Kane Wommack era after a three-sack performance against Tennessee? Could it be James Smith or LT Overton? The Crimson Tide must find its go-to pass rusher. And South Carolina could be that time to find it.
Chase Goodbread: The Crimson Tide defensive front should be able to control the line of scrimmage against a South Carolina offensive line that’s struggled mightily this year. Look for pressure on QB LaNorris Sellers, but more importantly, Alabama’s run defense needs to be gap-sound and prevent the big play.
Alabama vs South Carolina score predictions
Colin Gay: No. 4 Alabama 38, South Carolina 14
Chase Goodbread: No. 4 Alabama 27, South Carolina 16
