CFN says 52-13

[cocky0]

"This is all about the South Carolina passing game.

Winning this won’t be a problem – the Gamecock lines will take over – but can the O throw without Luke Doty around? The projected starter is out with a banged up foot, and it could be a bit before he’s back. There’s this, then East Carolina, and then comes the SEC opener against Georgia."

https://collegefootballnews.com/2021/08/south-carolina-vs-eastern-illinois-prediction-game-preview

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Wow...52 points?  Did we even score 52 points combined last year?

 

[rkierstead8]

Can we throw  "without Luke Doty around" I'm honestly worried if we can throw WITH Luke Doty around lol.  

 

[cocky0]

Wow...52 points?  Did we even score 52 points combined last year?

Yeah I was wondering about that score too. If we face the Eastern Illinois team I watched on Saturday, that could happen. I think a lot will depend on this coaching staff's philosophy on running up the score.

 

[Homebrewcock]

Would love to see us score that many, but I think it will be more in the 30's.

 

[scfan2001]

45-10

 

[TKE226]

We score 35-38. I would like to believe the 52 points but cmon  now let’s be realistic. 

 

[Cockyandproud]

If we can score 52, even against a puny team like them, I’m going to start getting really excited. 

 

[ConwayGamecock]

Their OL was shaky against Indiana State Saturday - 5 sacks allowed, and their QB threw 2 INTs with one a 75-yd pick-six. We'll have some new faces on defense this season, but we also have a solid core group of veteran defensive leaders back. Although looks like we'll be missing Rick Sandidge in the interior DL to start the season. But I think we should have plenty of pressuring opportunities against this Eastern Illinois offense. Our defense may score a healthy % of points in this game....

 

[GMB2USC23]

If we are going to have a good season we have to blow this team out and I believe the coaching staff will have no problem running, running, running the score up as we are deep at the RB position with RB's that can take it to the house... Harris, Lloyd, White and McDowell can all take it to the house. I also think our strength on defense is their weakness on offense, we are deep and talented at DL, we should exploit this early and often. I predict no less than 3 turnovers with no less than 5 sacks. The defense puts up 14 points and the offense puts up 42 for a 56-3 win, GO COCKS!

 

[CockyinVa]

Harris, Lloyd, White and McDowell can all take it to the house. I also think our strength on defense is their

Have not heard Rashad Amos mentioned.  In case someone gets banged up I'd like to see him get some touches.

 

[Cockyandproud]

If we are going to have a good season we have to blow this team out and I believe the coaching staff will have no problem running, running, running the score up as we are deep at the RB position with RB's that can take it to the house... Harris, Lloyd, White and McDowell can all take it to the house. I also think our strength on defense is their weakness on offense, we are deep and talented at DL, we should exploit this early and often. I predict no less than 3 turnovers with no less than 5 sacks. The defense puts up 14 points and the offense puts up 42 for a 56-3 win, GO COCKS!

I am totally down with your prediction!

 

[Swayin]

Zeb gets the starting nod - should be interesting!

 

[CockyinVa]

Predicting a score is wishful thinking, and I'm certainly not Vegas.  With that said, Gamecocks 45, E Illinois 13.  More importantly I want to see a disciplined, fired up, well coached TEAM.  And play all the depth we can.  I want to see players like Rashad Amos  come in the 3rd, 4th qtr and score.  Build depth and confidence.