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GCF South Carolina vs. Florida Game Preview, Prediction & Discussion Thread
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We played So Cal the first week of October in 1983 when we got the 38-14 win, but that was about the only highlight in Morrison's inaugural 5-6 season with us.
It was, however, at least a spark of hope of things to come for many. The Fire Ants also already had their name by the end of the season.
We are still looking for that win against a quality opponent that gives us hope for the future. Many will see it as a bad omen if we don't get that win this season that gives us hope for the future.
Hopefully that sparky win comes this weekend.
It was, however, at least a spark of hope of things to come for many. The Fire Ants also already had their name by the end of the season.
We are still looking for that win against a quality opponent that gives us hope for the future. Many will see it as a bad omen if we don't get that win this season that gives us hope for the future.
Hopefully that sparky win comes this weekend.
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CFN Prediction.
What’s Going To Happen
South Carolina just doesn’t have the guys to get this done. The want-to is there, and the four wins so far have been great, but the best win so far was against … Troy? East Carolina?
The Gamecocks will come up with the takeaways and keep this from getting out of hand early, but the Gators will sharpen up, get the O going, and will go on two good second half scoring drives to take over the tempo of the game.
Florida vs South Carolina Prediction, Lines
Florida 38, South Carolina 16
What’s Going To Happen
South Carolina just doesn’t have the guys to get this done. The want-to is there, and the four wins so far have been great, but the best win so far was against … Troy? East Carolina?
The Gamecocks will come up with the takeaways and keep this from getting out of hand early, but the Gators will sharpen up, get the O going, and will go on two good second half scoring drives to take over the tempo of the game.
Florida vs South Carolina Prediction, Lines
Florida 38, South Carolina 16
Denny Crane
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We block a punt late in the game and come from behind and win………naw, we lose 27-12. We kick 4 FG’s as our offense fails to capitalize on numerous red zone opportunities.
I agree with Furman and others. This is another Texas A&M type situation. Of course, our defense will be the leaders of the game for us, but our offense is just too weak and paper-thin to mount any kind of attack against Florida, and our defense will fade quickly after a series of 3-and-out possessions, with a turnover or two mixed in, from our offense. I can see us getting blanked again in the 1st half, then - again - finally score in the later stages of the game against 2nd and 3rd-team Gator defenders. By then the game is already over.....
Crucial to gather a upset over Gators tomorrow night these group players will have to have success
Brown and Zeb
Zeb Noland underwent a “minor surgical procedure” to address a torn meniscus in his right knee last week, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be ready to play on Saturday. Coach Shane Beamer said Noland had practiced this week, but he needed to see that he had his mobility back before being ready to play him.
If Noland can’t go, Jason Brown should get his first real shot since he arrived at South Carolina. Brown completed 8-of-14 passes for 84 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in garbage time against Texas A&M two weeks ago. He also played in 18 games in his time at FCS St. Francis (Pa.).
Fans have lobbied for Brown to get a shot for weeks. It’s worth tempering expectations, after all he was the third-string quarterback to start this year for a reason. That said, Brown would earn plenty more fans with an effective night on Saturday.
WR Vann and RB White
I’ll lump Josh Vann and ZaQuandre White together because this is more about playmakers than it is any single position. Vann started this season on an absolute tear, notching more than 120 yards in games against East Carolina and Georgia. Since then, he’s come back down to earth. Vann hasn’t gone for more than 45 yards in a game since Week 3 and has been limited to less than 35 yards three times in that five-game stretch.
White has been a nice addition to a South Carolina backfield that desperately needs someone to make a play. Kevin Harris has clearly not been himself this fallm and the offensive line’s struggles certainly don’t help. A one-time Florida State tailback, White leads the team with 291 yards despite not getting a single carry against Kentucky, Troy or Tennessee. He’s also combined for 124 yards on 20 carries in his last two games against Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.
Defense
This isn’t so much one player as it is the whole unit. The Gamecocks have been stellar on the defensive line in 2021 and its a big part of why defensive coordinator Clayton White ought to get himself a pay raise at the end of this season. Kingsley “JJ” Enagbare looks the part of a first-round NFL Draft pick on the edge, while Zacch Pickens doesn’t look too far behind him. Aaron Sterling, Jordan Strachan and Jordan Burch have all had their moments as well. The one knock on this group is that South Carolina has struggled to stop the run.
Granted some of that comes with Sherrod Greene missing at linebacker, but that doesn’t change the fact three of South Carolina’s five Southeastern Conference opponents this year have run for 230 or more yards on the Gamecocks. Florida quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Emory Jones both have the ability to scramble at a high level.
The Gators also have three running backs — Dameon Pierce, Malik Davis and Nay’Quan Wright — who have at least 50 touches and more than 240 yards apiece. South Carolina’s defense has been ahead of schedule this season, and White deserves a ton of credit. However, if the Gamecocks are going to win Saturday they have to slow down the Gators’ run game.
Brown and Zeb
Zeb Noland underwent a “minor surgical procedure” to address a torn meniscus in his right knee last week, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be ready to play on Saturday. Coach Shane Beamer said Noland had practiced this week, but he needed to see that he had his mobility back before being ready to play him.
If Noland can’t go, Jason Brown should get his first real shot since he arrived at South Carolina. Brown completed 8-of-14 passes for 84 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in garbage time against Texas A&M two weeks ago. He also played in 18 games in his time at FCS St. Francis (Pa.).
Fans have lobbied for Brown to get a shot for weeks. It’s worth tempering expectations, after all he was the third-string quarterback to start this year for a reason. That said, Brown would earn plenty more fans with an effective night on Saturday.
WR Vann and RB White
I’ll lump Josh Vann and ZaQuandre White together because this is more about playmakers than it is any single position. Vann started this season on an absolute tear, notching more than 120 yards in games against East Carolina and Georgia. Since then, he’s come back down to earth. Vann hasn’t gone for more than 45 yards in a game since Week 3 and has been limited to less than 35 yards three times in that five-game stretch.
White has been a nice addition to a South Carolina backfield that desperately needs someone to make a play. Kevin Harris has clearly not been himself this fallm and the offensive line’s struggles certainly don’t help. A one-time Florida State tailback, White leads the team with 291 yards despite not getting a single carry against Kentucky, Troy or Tennessee. He’s also combined for 124 yards on 20 carries in his last two games against Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.
Defense
This isn’t so much one player as it is the whole unit. The Gamecocks have been stellar on the defensive line in 2021 and its a big part of why defensive coordinator Clayton White ought to get himself a pay raise at the end of this season. Kingsley “JJ” Enagbare looks the part of a first-round NFL Draft pick on the edge, while Zacch Pickens doesn’t look too far behind him. Aaron Sterling, Jordan Strachan and Jordan Burch have all had their moments as well. The one knock on this group is that South Carolina has struggled to stop the run.
Granted some of that comes with Sherrod Greene missing at linebacker, but that doesn’t change the fact three of South Carolina’s five Southeastern Conference opponents this year have run for 230 or more yards on the Gamecocks. Florida quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Emory Jones both have the ability to scramble at a high level.
The Gators also have three running backs — Dameon Pierce, Malik Davis and Nay’Quan Wright — who have at least 50 touches and more than 240 yards apiece. South Carolina’s defense has been ahead of schedule this season, and White deserves a ton of credit. However, if the Gamecocks are going to win Saturday they have to slow down the Gators’ run game.
All of them.
Also the offense has to be able to score points when the D gets a turnover and gives them a short field.