Ty Simpson and Alabama have climbed to No. 4 in the nation after four straight wins against ranked Southeastern Conference opponents and now are eyeing a run at a potential national championship.

South Carolina, on the other hand, is in the midst of a monumentally disappointing season after starting the year ranked 13th in the country.

The doesn’t mean the Crimson Tide (6-1, 4-0 SEC), a 12 1/2-point favorite, plan to take the Gamecocks (3-4, 1-4) lightly on Saturday when they visit Williams-Brice Stadium for South Carolina’s homecoming game.

“I’ve watched (Williams-Bryce Stadium) take the momentum from games and their fans do a tremendous job in the environment that they create,” Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said. “This is obviously a very dangerous quarterback in LaNorris

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