South Carolina prepares for tough road test against Alabama

COLUMBIA, SC (WJBF)- SEC play is ramping up in week four of the college football season. For the South Carolina Gamecocks, it won't get any easier as they hit the road to face the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Gamecocks coming off their 41-34 loss against Mississippi State. South Carolina took a 23-14 lead into the locker room, but the Bulldogs outscored USC 17-0 in the third quarter.They'll face a challenging test on the road this Saturday, facing a ranked opponent with a 7 p.m. kickoff.South Carolina fell to Alabama 29-22 last season, but head coach Shane Beamer knows it's all about how his team responds.