A&M's Defense and what the Gamecocks' offense will face off with on the gridiron

[FeatheredCock]

Total Defense - 60th (Gamecocks are 51st). A&M has given up 2,190 yards which are 365/game and 5.14 a play. In terms of scoring, A&M is much better, tied at 23rd has given up 13 TDs in 6 games, and A&M is just as bad at stopping the run as the Gamecocks are a bit worse actually. 113th (Gamecocks 101st). A&M giving up around 189.5 yards per game.

That being said, A&M is quite good in the red zone. #3 in the country, 11 scores (7 TDs, 4 FGs) out of 18 attempts. A&M also is a top 25 in scoring defense. A&M is middle of the road in 3rd down conversion percentage (36%). Gamecocks are about the same in how often they convert. What I'm getting here is that A&M has a big bend but doesn't break-type defense. With the struggles of A&M offense, they are on the field a good bit. That explains the yards, but then again they are stout when they need to be.

I think the Gamecocks going to need to score in the 30-plus range to win this game.
Stats from https://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/28

 

[kingofnerf]

I personally don't mind defensive-struggle games if we finally have a solid defense after it being non-existent for so long.

Todd Ellis threw a lot of picks like Rattler, but he had great defensive teammates to offset that a good bit. So we could take chances in the air every now and then. Morrison's teams were pretty solid.

Looking forward to watching the Juice, Jaylen, and Jaheim show against the Bevelheads. Everyone in the stands will appreciate a win over the Aggies if it's only by one point.

 

[FeatheredCock]

I personally don't mind defensive-struggle games if we finally have a solid defense after it being non-existent for so long.

I love defense all the way. Think of all those great defenses the Steelers had. A lot of fans today like high-scoring games. I prefer a good aggressive defensive battle.

 

[kingofnerf]

I love defense all the way. Think of all those great defenses the Steelers had. A lot of fans today like high-scoring games. I prefer a good aggressive defensive battle.

I also want to see us continue to blow people up on Special Teams, too.

 

[GMB2USC23]

I also want to see us continue to blow people up on Special Teams, too.

BEAMER BALL BABY!!! Give Lloyd a lead blocker early to tighten the defense with Bell at H back and make a LB play Bell up the middle

 

[kingofnerf]

With the garnet helmets the defense seemed to swarm to the ball like the old Fire Ant defense against UK.

 

[Garnetandglad]

Earlier in the season, I saw this as a loss. I'm hoping we now have a coaching staff that can help the team get better as the year goes on and we can put a full game together. If that happens, we can win. Go Gamecocks!