It’s been a while since South Carolina football has defeated Alabama, however, the Crimson Tide showed they’re beatable last week in a 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt.

The Gamecocks, also coming off a 27-3 loss to Ole Miss, are hoping to earn their first victory over Alabama since 2010, when they won 35-21 in Columbia over the then-No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide.

That South Carolina squad had a couple of stars in running back Marshon Lattimore and receiver Alshon Jeffrey, along with quarterback Stephen Garcia who played an efficient game. The Gamecocks jumped to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll in the following week, but then were upset by Kentucky 31-28. South Carolina eventually finished that season with a 9-5 record despite taking down the nation’s top-ranked team.

Here’s a look back at South Carolina’s last win over Alabama, as the Gamecocks travel to Tuscaloosa on Saturday:

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When was the last time South Carolina beat Alabama?

South Carolina last beat Alabama in 2010, when the Gamecocks defeated the Crimson Tide 35-21 in Columbia. The Gamecocks haven’t beat Alabama on the road since 2004, before Nick Saban was Alabama’s coach.

Garcia, who started across four seasons for South Carolina, played one of the best games of his career in the win, completing 17 of 20 passes for 201 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Lattimore rushed for 93 yards with three total touchdowns, while Jeffrey caught seven passes for 127 yards and two scores.

The Gamecocks got off to an early 14-3 lead after the first quarter, after Garcia found Lattimore for a nine-yard touchdown on their first possession of the game. South Carolina scored again on its second possession, as Garcia hit Jeffrey for a 26-yard touchdown with 35 seconds remaining before the end of the period.

USC then kept the momentum going; two plays after going up 14-3, it forced Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy to fumble after he was sacked by Antonio Allen. Three plays after that, the Gamecocks went up big after Garcia threw his third touchdown of the game, a 15-yard score to Jeffrey to go up 21-3.

Alabama showed signs of life late in the second half as McElroy threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Julio Jones, one of the best NFL receivers in recent memory. The Crimson Tide cut the deficit to 21-9 after missing the point-after attempt.

South Carolina then had a boneheaded play on the first snap of the second half, when Garcia fumbled the snap and recovered it in the endzone, but flipped the ball out the back of the field for a safety, cutting Alabama’s deficit to 21-11.

The Crimson Tide couldn’t fully capitalize on the safety, however, and settled for a field goal to pull within a touchdown of South Carolina, 21-14.

South Carolina then followed up with its best drive of the game, which ultimately put it in the driver’s seat for the upset. The Gamecocks drove 82 yards in 15 plays, knocking off 7:55 of game clock before Lattimore plunged in for a rushing touchdown and a 28-14 lead.

Alabama then scored a touchdown in four plays on its next drive with 14:51 left in the fourth quarter, but the Gamecocks responded with another methodical drive, which went 74 yards in 10 plays, ending in Lattimore’s second rushing touchdown of the game.

South Carolina’s 35-21 lead stuck throughout the game’s conclusion as the Gamecocks’ defense held strong through the remainder of the game.

What channel is South Carolina vs Alabama on today?

• TV channel: ABC
• Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo

South Carolina-Alabama will air live on ABC, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

The game will kick off at 12 p.m. ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Aside from the food and rides, the South Carolina State Fair offers more than meets the eye.

This year’s entertainment lineup includes daily shows at the Circus inside the fair and live music on the Pepsi Place and Academic Avenue stages.

Here is more information on the entertainment offered at the fair and what to expect:

Circus at the Fair

Located beside the Ellison Building near the South Gate Entrance, it includes three 40-minute free shows each day. Shows begin at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. These are some of the acts you will see during the shows:

• Wheel of Destiny (acrobatics)
• The Remarkable Renaldo and Little Lou (clowns)
• Nilson Escobar (juggling)
• Aidan Bryant (aerial act)
• Brian Miser (human cannonball)
• Abril Amore (aerial act)

Pepsi Place Stage

The following performances will take place on the Pepsi Place Stage:

• The TAMS, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
• The Best of Everything, A Tribute to Tom Petty, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
• Dracula, sneak peek presented by South Carolina Ballet, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
• Cloverdayle, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.
• Columbia’s Praise S.C. State Fair Unity Fest, Presented by Columbia’s Praise 95.7 FM, Oct. 13 at 4 p.m.
• Armed Services Veterans Band, Oct. 14 at noon
• Britishmania, Beatles Tribute Band, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
• Jason Sikes Tribute to Elvis, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
• ABBAMANIA — Abba Tribute, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
• Tokyo Joe, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
• Eloveation, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
• Marcel Portilla Band, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
• Melvin Crispell III for the WFMV Glory Night at the S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.

Main Street Entertainment

Palmetto State singer Carl Brunson will perform a mix of pop, variety, Motown, blues and more.

Academic Avenue Stage

At this stage, you will come across musical shows, comedians hypnosis and other shows. Some include:

• Dennis Lee Band 
• Jess Kellie Adams 
• Ron Diamond 
• Renata the Band

Netterfield Stage

The following people will be performing at this stage.

• Michael Mango (Oct. 9-13)
• J. Scott Thompson (Oct. 14-20)

Roving Acts

Acts will include performances from:

• Carrie McQueen (stilt walker)
• Marc Dobson (one-man band)
• The Amazing Aydar (unicyclist)
• The Ice Cream Comedy Show (comedian)
• Denny the Clown (clown)
• Stilt Fun with Mike Weakley (stilt walker)

Heritage Village

Here fairgoers can see reconstructed historical structures, traditional crafts and demonstrations that showcase the daily lives of early settlers. This year’s display features two newcomers to the area: “Albert A. Rasch: Veteran, Craftsman and Primitive Skills Expert,” highlighting historical reenactments and metalworking, and “Experience Traditional Woodworking with Kaleo Simmons.”

For more information on the entertainment at the fair, click here.

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Has the shock worn off yet, Bama fans?

It hasn’t been an easy week for anyone associated with the Crimson Tide following last weekend’s first-of-its-kind loss to Vanderbilt. The Alabama defense did not show up in Nashville, and it needs to improve in a hurry if the team is going to qualify for the SEC championship game.

The Tide can turn the page on the Vandy game this weekend when they host South Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama is a big favorite on Saturday. Keep reading for the odds plus our Alabama vs. South Carolina prediction and best bet.

Alabama vs. South Carolina Prediction

As crushing as last week’s result was, there is too much pride within the Alabama locker room to let that feeling carry over to the next game. One loss does not mean the end of the season, especially now that the College Football Playoff has been extended to 12 teams.

Alabama (4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS) still has everything to play for, and it’s a safe bet that the players will give their best effort early on Saturday to set the tone against South Carolina (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS). They want to prove to the home fans and themselves that they’re still an elite team with a chance to win conference and national championships.

All those factors make the Alabama first half -11.5 a strong wager.

Both teams have shown the ability to light up the scoreboard, and this should be a good setting for both teams to do that. Alabama is likely to improve, but is one week long enough for the Crimson Tide to make major improvements? Probably not.

South Carolina (2-3 to the Over) didn’t score a touchdown in last week’s loss to Ole Miss so the coaching staff will have the offensive players’ attention throughout this week in practice. Expect that to lead to an improved performance on that side of the ball against Alabama, which is 4-1 to the Over.

If you believe South Carolina will bounce back and Alabama’s defense isn’t going to be great one week after the Vanderbilt debacle, the third pick above is a must-bet for your portfolio this weekend.

Alabama has given up at least 20 points in nine consecutive SEC games. The streak includes the previous two weeks against Georgia and Vanderbilt in which the Tide gave up a combined 74 points.

CFB Week 7 Alabama vs. South Carolina odds

Point spreads available before last weekend’s games had Alabama favored by more than 21 points. Following Alabama’s loss to Vanderbilt, some online sportsbooks lowered the spread to under 21 points, but those numbers didn’t last long.

Now, Alabama is a 21- or 21.5-point favorite across the board. The over/under is listed anywhere from 50.5 to 51.5.

Alabama vs. South Carolina moneyline odds analysis for Week 7

Why Alabama could win as the favorite

Best odds: -1700 odds at Caesars Sportsbook

As much as it hurt Alabama to lose to Vanderbilt, at least the game wasn’t played in Tuscaloosa. Returning to the friendly atmosphere of Bryant-Denny Stadium will be a major advantage for Alabama against South Carolina.

The Tide led the SEC with a 65-3 record in home games over the last 10 seasons and are 3-0 this year. One of those wins was a thrilling victory over Georgia two weeks ago.

The Alabama football world is not ending under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide are going to be fine. They have a supremely talented roster with an elite QB in Jalen Milroe who can guide the offense to a level South Carolina cannot match even if the defense continues to struggle.

Why South Carolina could win as the underdog

Best odds: +1100 at FanDuel Sportsbook

Like Alabama, South Carolina is coming off a disappointing performance. The Gamecocks can expect

There is so much parity in the SEC, that few outcomes are a surprise.

For instance, South Carolina blew out Kentucky at Kentucky. Kentucky beat Ole Miss at Ole Miss, and then Ole Miss beat South Carolina at South Carolina. It’s almost like playing at home is a disadvantage.

Could that bode well for the Gamecocks in Tuscaloosa? Don’t count out any team in this unpredictable era of college football.

If Alabama’s defense doesn’t right the ship, South Carolina has a good enough offense to keep up on the scoreboard. The Gamecocks have scored at least 30 points in two SEC games.

Like Alabama, South Carolina is coming off a disappointing performance. The Gamecocks can expect to perform better than they did last week against Ole Miss.

If they make it a game in the fourth quarter against Alabama, will the Crimson Tide players tighten up thinking about the potential of another crushing loss?