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Game Day Notes vs Wofford

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GAME DAY

Wofford (8-2) at South Carolina (8-2)

1 p.m., PPV, 105.7 FM, 910 AM, 97.1 FM, 104.3 FM, 1400 AM.

Series Record: South Carolina leads 18-4

Rankings: Wofford No. 9 in FCS; South Carolina No. 12 in FBS.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

South Carolina is trying to finish undefeated at home for the first time since 1987. The Gamecocks have won 10 games in a row at Williams-Brice Stadium. Wofford is trying to beat a Football Bowl Subdivision team for just the second time in 15 tries.

KEY MATCHUP

Wofford’s backfield against South Carolina’s linebackers. The Terriers run the triple option and are second in the Football Championship subdivision at 357 yards rushing. South Carolina is allowing just 102 yards on the ground a game. The Gamecocks linebackers will need to stay disciplined and follow their assignments to prevent big runs.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Wofford: FB Eric Breitenstein became the Terriers all-time leading rusher last week with 5,223 yards and is only 112 yards from breaking his single-season rushing mark he set in 2010. Breitenstein’s 1,528 yards rushing in 2012 accounts for about

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Rushing

Wofford: Eric Breitenstein (216-1,528; 7.1 avg., 15 TDs); Donovan Johnson (38-340, 8.9 avg., 3 TDs); Brian Kass (99-266, 2.7 avg., 5 TDs); Michael Weimer (24-251, 10.5 avg., 2 TDs)

South Carolina: Marcus Lattimore (143-662, 4.6 avg., 11 TDs); Connor Shaw (111-321, 2.9 avg., 3 TDs); Mike Davis (37-210, 5.7 avg., 2 TDs); Kenny Miles (56-186, 3.3 avg., TD)

Passing

Wofford: Brian Kass (18-42-2, 345 yards, 6 TDs)

South Carolina: Connor Shaw (120-182-6; 1,610 yards; 14 TDs); Dylan Thompson (26-76-1, 600 yards, 5 TDs)

Receiving

Wofford: Jeff Ashley (13-193, 2 TDs); Will Irwin (7-54); Michael Harpe (4-69, 3 TDs)

South Carolina: Bruce Ellington (28-470, 4 TDs); Marcus Lattimore (26-173); Ace Sanders (25-285, 5 TDs); Justice Cunningham (20-261); Rory Anderson (13-264, 5 TDs)

Defense

Wofford: Mike McCrimon (56 tackles, 2 INT); James Zotto (53 tackles); Alvin Scioneaux (47 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 QB hurries); Mike Niam (42 tackles); Blake Wylie (38 tackles, 2 INT, 6 pass breakups); Stephon Shelton (40 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 7 pass breakups)

South Carolina: Shaq Wilson (62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 INT, 2 FF); D.J. Swearinger (53 tackles, 2 INT, 5 pass breakups); Holloman (46 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 2 INT); Jadeveon Clowney (43 tackles, 17.0 TLF, 8.5 sacks, 2 FF); Kelscy Quarles (31 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks)

 
Tell me again why we schedule Wofford?

 
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