Alabama Heads to South Carolina After 37-20 Win

No. 4 Alabama defeated No. 11 Tennessee 37-20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, highlighted by a dominant defense that produced four sacks, eight tackles for loss, a safety and a 99-yard interception return by Zabien Brown. Alabama now travels to Williams‑Brice Stadium for a rematch with South Carolina, which features three former Tide players — Justin Okoronkwo, Shawn Murphy and Monkell Goodwine — who have made notable defensive contributions this season. Quarterback Ty Simpson has surged into Heisman contention (18 TDs, 1 INT) and says the team lives by a 'prepare like you've never won, perform like you've never lost' mentality. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack praised the unit’s resiliency and pass rush but urged improvement in finishing games and generating pressure in two-minute situations. Coaches and players, including comments from Kalen DeBoer and Dell McGee, emphasized focusing on South Carolina’s playmakers and noted recruiting momentum with 2026 defensive end Corey Howard flipping to Alabama.