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The only way the Gamecocks can win the game is just to run and run some more to keep it out of the hands of Tennessee's offense. Sounds simple enough just got to do it is the hard part especially with your two top back MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Beal-Smith out still due to injuries suffered 3 weeks ago
The running game has to work. That’s where the defense has to come into play by not giving up the big plays early to keep this within range. South Carolina has to control the clock, convert on third downs, and dominate the game with the ground attack as much as possible. Tennessee’s run defense has been great, but that’s mostly because everyone tries throwing to keep up the pace. Alabama was relatively effective and Georgia was okay against a D that allowed more than 110 rushing yards five times. South Carolina is 5-0 when it runs for over 110 yards.
Every time you think Tennessee is about to stall and have problems it hangs a gazillion points on the board and wins easily. Nothing stops. South Carolina might be playing its final home game of the year, and Senior Day always matters, but the Vols need style points now. They have to look the part to the College Football Playoff committee will eye-test up on the 11-1 record. South Carolina doesn’t have the pass rush to bother Hendon Hooker and slow down the machine
PREDICTION
Tennessee 55, South Carolina 20
The only way the Gamecocks can win the game is just to run and run some more to keep it out of the hands of Tennessee's offense. Sounds simple enough just got to do it is the hard part especially with your two top back MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Beal-Smith out still due to injuries suffered 3 weeks ago
The running game has to work. That’s where the defense has to come into play by not giving up the big plays early to keep this within range. South Carolina has to control the clock, convert on third downs, and dominate the game with the ground attack as much as possible. Tennessee’s run defense has been great, but that’s mostly because everyone tries throwing to keep up the pace. Alabama was relatively effective and Georgia was okay against a D that allowed more than 110 rushing yards five times. South Carolina is 5-0 when it runs for over 110 yards.
Every time you think Tennessee is about to stall and have problems it hangs a gazillion points on the board and wins easily. Nothing stops. South Carolina might be playing its final home game of the year, and Senior Day always matters, but the Vols need style points now. They have to look the part to the College Football Playoff committee will eye-test up on the 11-1 record. South Carolina doesn’t have the pass rush to bother Hendon Hooker and slow down the machine
PREDICTION
Tennessee 55, South Carolina 20
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