Don’t count South Carolina out just yet. After a shockingly dominant road win at Florida, the Gamecocks regrouped during their Week 7 bye week.
They’ll now host Tennessee, fresh off a season-defining win over Alabama. And the point spread in this one looks funky.
BetMGM has NCAA football odds available for all the Week 8 college football action.
South Carolina vs. Tennessee Odds
- Point Spread: South Carolina -1
- Moneyline: South Carolina -115 | Tennessee -105
- Total: 50.5
South Carolina vs. Tennessee: Preview & Notes
South Carolina was rumored to be considering a coaching change just two weeks ago. Now, the odds market thinks the Gamecocks are a coin flip against a good Tennessee team in Columbia.
One key matchup here will be Tennessee’s ground game, which should gash South Carolina up front. Tennessee ranks fifth nationally in EPA/rush and sixth nationally in offensive success rate when running, which quickly becomes clear when you watch the Vols play.
South Carolina ranks 68th in EPA/rush allowed and will struggle to stop such a good ground game. They’ll need to crowd the box and get stops on third down to have a chance.
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