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Alabama at South Carolina
Sep 14, 2019 • Completed
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Alabama
SEC

Final Score
47 - 23

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from South Carolina 47-23
Alabama defeated South Carolina 47-23 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 571-459 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 47-23. Shi Smith 31 Yd pass from Ryan Hilinski (Parker White Kick) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving South Carolina the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 571 total yards, 76 rushing yards, and 495 passing yards. South Carolina finished with 459 total yards, including 135 on the ground and 324 through the air.
Alabama converted 6-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Alabama led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Henry Ruggs III 81 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Shi Smith 31 Yd pass from Ryan Hilinski (Parker White Kick) (South Carolina led 10-14 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Parker White 44 Yd Field Goal (South Carolina led 3-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Najee Harris 24 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick) (Alabama led 7-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Henry Ruggs III 81 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick) (Alabama led 14-3 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Najee Harris 42 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick) (Alabama led 24-10 over South Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 23 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 17-10 over South Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
47-23
Alabama defeated South Carolina.
Total yards
571-459
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
76
Alabama averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
495
Alabama averaged 12.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
South Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 459 | 571 |
| Passing Yards | 324 | 495 |
| Rushing Yards | 135 | 76 |
| First Downs | 31 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-32 | 11-92 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 36-57 | 31-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 27:23 | 32:37 |