The University of South Carolina’s choice to make the October 25, 2025, game against the Alabama Crimson Tide their homecoming matchup has stirred debate among fans.
The University of South Carolina’s decision to make Alabama Crimson Tide their homecoming opponent on October 25, 2025, has sparked reactions from both fan bases.
Typically, homecoming games are intended as chances for the host team to achieve a favorable result, usually by choosing opponents that are considered less difficult. However, Alabama’s reputation as a consistently elite team makes this choice more complicated.
Alabama fans, especially, have voiced feelings of disrespect, viewing South Carolina’s selection as a slight against the Crimson Tide’s strength. This perception is intensified by the teams’ competitive history. In their latest matchup on October 12, 2024, Alabama triumphed over South Carolina with a close 27-25 win, secured in the final moments of the game.
