Bama vs. unranked teams? History says it’s cursed. Alabama’s 29-22 win over South Carolina wasn’t the statement victory fans hoped for. It was another uneasy reminder of a pattern that refuses to fade. Once again, Kalen DeBoer’s team teetered with disaster against an unranked opponent, barely holding on after nearly letting the game slip late. For a program built on dominance, these narrow escapes against “easier” SEC teams are quickly becoming the Crimson Tide’s biggest curse.

During the Yahoo Sports College Football Enquirer podcast, Andy Staples pointedly remarked, “ I just think Alabama needs to play playoff teams every week.” His co-host Ross Dellinger agreed, laughing before adding, “It seems to be the case.” Their conversation highlighted a growing Bama pattern of rising for

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