Alabama Dominates South Carolina
No. 8 Alabama Routs South Carolina Behind Keelon Russell's Four Touchdowns
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No. 8 Alabama defeated South Carolina 49-18, led by Keelon Russell’s 365 passing yards, four touchdown passes and a rushing score. Alabama built a 35-3 lead, with Red Morgan returning an interception for a touchdown, and added two fourth-quarter touchdowns after South Carolina narrowed the gap; South Carolina moved the ball at times but struggled to finish drives, while defensive breakdowns and big plays contributed to the loss. In a separate game, South Alabama running backs PJ Martin, Keenan Phillips and Trae’von Dunbar combined for 248 yards and four touchdowns against Ohio, with their depth and close bond highlighted.
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Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell completed 21 of 27 passes. Ryan Coleman-Williams caught two touchdown passes, of 32 and 42 yards, while Josh Ford added a one-handed touchdown reception.
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After South Carolina cut the deficit to 35-18, Daniel Hill capped a 74-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Alabama then scored again after Dijon Lee Jr. forced a fumble that Luke Metz recovered.
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South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers threw for 185 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 72 yards; Matt Fuller led the Gamecocks on the ground with 112 yards and a touchdown.
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A 247Sports analysis said South Carolina’s first-half problems included questionable coaching decisions and what it described as several missed calls by officials, in addition to the offense’s difficulty finishing drives and the defense allowing big plays.
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South Alabama’s Keenan Phillips rushed for a team-high 116 yards against Ohio and was named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll, which recognizes versatile players. The game also marked his first touchdown of the season.
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