Marcel Reed’s first two passes against Alabama ended up in the wrong hands. The first became a touchdown for the Crimson Tide, and the second gave them another possession before Texas A&M had much chance to settle into the game.

Meanwhile, South Carolina has spent the past three games showing what happens to offenses that make those kinds of mistakes. The Gamecocks have beaten Florida, Tennessee and Oklahoma, and Saturday’s visit to Columbia presents Reed with a defense equipped to punish his worst habits.

Pressure Is Only Part of the Problem

Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Dylan Stewart (6) reacts during the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

South Carolina defensive coordinator Clayton White has a unit built around a physical front and coverage that demands quick decisions.…