Alabama football maintains 8th ranking after win over South Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide defeated South Carolina Gamecocks on September 26, 2026, at Bryant-Denny Stadium, keeping them ranked 8th by ESPN. Despite a strong game, Alabama's secondary faced challenges, allowing a 41-yard touchdown to Nyck Harbor. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb highlighted the successful play involving transfer wide receiver Noah Rogers. Alabama dealt with injuries to key offensive linemen William Sanders and Jayvin James, with Sanders expected to return soon while James remains questionable for the next game.
- •Alabama remains ranked 8th after defeating South Carolina.
- •Noah Rogers made a notable 36-yard reception in his debut.
- •Dijon Lee struggled in coverage on a key touchdown.
- •William Sanders is likely to play next week; Jayvin James is questionable.
- •Alabama played without outside linebackers Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu.
- 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jumbo Package: Alabama Football remains ranked 8th by ESPN
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