Struggling South Carolina faces crucial 2-game stretch

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp has a word with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Alabama's DeVonta Smith, top, rushes while defended by South Carolina's J.T. Ibe during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)