South Carolina Gamecocks to Face Alabama Crimson Tide

Columbia, SC, October 14, 2025

News Summary

The South Carolina Gamecocks are gearing up to host the Alabama Crimson Tide for a highly anticipated college football matchup. Scheduled to take place in Columbia, South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium, the game is set to kick off in the afternoon and will be broadcasted nationally. Alabama holds a significant edge in the all-time series, boasting 14 wins to South Carolina’s 3. Both teams are looking to improve their records, with South Carolina aiming to bounce back after recent losses in SEC play.

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Gamecocks are set to host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The highly anticipated matchup is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM ET and will be broadcasted nationally on ABC.

Alabama leads the all-time series against South Carolina with a record of 14 wins to 3 losses. In previous matchups held in Columbia, Alabama holds a 4-2 advantage. The last meeting between the two teams took place in Tuscaloosa, where Alabama secured a narrow victory with a score of 27-25. Notably, South Carolina’s last win in this series was in the 2010 season when they triumphed over the top-ranked Crimson Tide, achieving a score of 35-21 at Williams-Brice Stadium.

As of now, South Carolina has an overall record of 3-3 and is 1-3 in SEC play this season. The Gamecocks suffered losses earlier this season against Missouri, Vanderbilt, and LSU. They have managed to secure non-conference victories against Virginia Tech and South Carolina State. Before facing Alabama, South Carolina will host the No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners, who currently have a record of 5-1 and 1-1 in SEC play.

On the other hand, the Alabama Crimson Tide currently boasts a 5-1 overall record, with a perfect 3-0 in SEC play. Ranked No. 6 nationally, Alabama will square off against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 SEC) at home prior to their game against South Carolina.

The upcoming game against Alabama will be part of South Carolina’s homecoming celebration at Williams-Brice Stadium. The matchup was designated as a “flex,” which allows for adjustments to the kickoff time between afternoon or night. Since 2019, Alabama has not visited Williams-Brice Stadium for a game, making this event particularly significant for both teams and their fans.

This matchup will also mark the first meeting between head coaches Shane Beamer of South Carolina and Kalen DeBoer of Alabama, adding another layer of intrigue to the competition. Fans are eager to see how their respective coaching styles will influence the game.

Matchup Overview

• Date: October 25, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Television: ABC
• Alabama’s Record: 5-1 (3-0 SEC)
• South Carolina’s Record: 3-3 (1-3 SEC)
• All-Time Series: Alabama leads 14-3
• Last Meeting: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25 (2024)
• Last South Carolina Win: 35-21 (2010)

Upcoming Games

• South Carolina: Hosts No. 14 Oklahoma this week
• Alabama: Hosts No. 11 Tennessee before traveling to South Carolina

Coaching Figures

• South Carolina Head Coach: Shane Beamer
• Alabama Head Coach: Kalen DeBoer

Contextual Background

The series history is heavily in favor of Alabama, underscoring their longstanding prowess in college football. The Crimson Tide’s dominance in the SEC and their consistent ranking among the top teams further amplify the stakes for South Carolina as they aim to gain traction in the series.

Looking Forward

As the countdown begins towards October 25, all eyes will be on this clash, which promises to attract significant interest from college football fans nationwide.

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Additional Resources

• The State: South Carolina vs. Alabama Game Preview
• AL.com: Alabama Football Kickoff Time
• WIS TV: Kickoff Time for South Carolina vs Alabama
• 247 Sports: Alabama at South Carolina Game Info
• Wikipedia

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