How did the Alabama Crimson Tide rally to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks?

The Alabama Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Ty Simpson, scored 15 unanswered points in the final 2.5 minutes of the game, including two touchdowns by Germie Bernard, to overcome a 22-14 deficit and defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks 29-22.

What was the final score of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the South Carolina Gamecocks?

The final score of the game was Alabama Crimson Tide 29, South Carolina Gamecocks 22.

Who was the standout player for the South Carolina Gamecocks in the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide?

The standout player for the South Carolina Gamecocks was quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 67 yards and another score.

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Alabama Rallies Late to Defeat South Carolina in Thriller

26 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Germie Bernard scores 2 TDs in final 2.5 minutes
Alabama overcomes 22-14 deficit to win 29-22
Ty Simpson throws for 253 yards, 2 TDs for Crimson Tide

Alabama Rallies Late to Defeat South Carolina in Thriller

On October 22, 2022, the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks 29-22 in a Southeastern Conference matchup.

The Gamecocks had taken a 22-14 lead late in the fourth quarter, but Alabama rallied with two touchdowns in the final 2.5 minutes to secure the victory. Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns for the Crimson Tide, while linebacker DeShawn Jones returned an interception 18 yards for a score.

South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers had a strong game, throwing for 222 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 67 yards and another score. However, a late fumble by Sellers proved costly, as it led to Germie Bernard's game-winning 25-yard touchdown run with just 34 seconds remaining.