The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide 29-22 at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.
The Gamecocks started strong with a 15-play, 74-yard opening drive that lasted over seven minutes, but it stalled inside the 10-yard line. They settled for a 24-yard field goal by William Joyce, taking an early 3-0 lead.
The Gamecocks defense forced a three-and-out on Alabama's first drive. Despite a strong start, offensive miscues caught up to the team, and the game slipped away in the fourth quarter.
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Author's summary: Gamecocks impress early but fall short.