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College football grades: Alabama earns 'A-' mark for SEC blowout, USC gets 'D' on Week 4 report card

Alabama secured an 'A-' mark after an SEC blowout over South Carolina, while USC received a 'D' grade on the Week 4 college football report card.

By · Published September 27, 2026  23:33 UTC · Updated September 27, 2026  23:33 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Alabama secured an 'A-' mark after an SEC blowout over South Carolina, while USC received a 'D' grade on the Week 4 college football report card.
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Alabama secured an SEC blowout victory over South Carolina, shifting national Week 4 evaluations and earning the Crimson Tide an A-minus grade while USC received a D. Assessments diverge regarding the long-term fallout for both programs.

The State reflects minimal optimism for South Carolina after the loss, whereas analyses trace three rising players within Alabama's roster. Detail remains sparse concerning USC's poor evaluation, as well as the exact game score.

DeBoer publicly acknowledged an injury to Jayvin James, yet the nature and duration of that setback are not yet confirmed.

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What grades did Alabama and USC receive in Week 4 evaluations?

Alabama earned an 'A-' mark for an SEC blowout win, while USC received a 'D' on the Week 4 report card.

What issues did South Carolina face during the game against Alabama?

South Carolina coach Beamer discussed defensive struggles, and post-game coverage described hope as hard to find following the loss to Alabama.

What personnel updates emerged from Alabama's victory?

Head coach Kalen DeBoer commented on Keelon Russell and addressed an injury suffered by Jayvin James.

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