Oklahoma vs South Carolina Prediction
I’m on the under in this game. I think that South Carolina’s going to come back down to earth after that big win over Tennessee when they go against this Oklahoma defensive front and a super talented Sooner front seven, but on the other side, Oklahoma’s offense has been horrendous at times this season and has been a hard watch and really isn’t a unit I’m trying to put my hard earned money behind. This feels like a bit of a slugfest, like a 24-20 or 24-13 kind of game so give me the under here.
South Carolina Gamecocks Recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game looking to add on to a 27-24 win over Tennessee last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, the Gamecocks will head home for a matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies.
Gamecocks Win Back-To-Back Games
LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 1,548 yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 60.7% passing while Matt Fuller leads South Carolina in rushing with 513 yards and 5 touchdowns. LaNorris Sellers sits behind Fuller on the ground with 507 yards and 4 touchdowns. Mazeo Bennett Jr. leads the Gamecocks in receiving with 324 yards and 31 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Nyck Harbor trails with 278 yards and 17 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Justin Okoronkwo has a team-high 53 tackles while South Carolina’s defense as a whole has combined for 15 sacks and 1 interception.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won 11 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma has lost three of its last four October games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- Oklahoma has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six October games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- The underdog has covered the spread in four of Oklahoma’s last five games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- South Carolina has won the first quarter in each of its last three October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Carolina has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Oklahoma Sooners Recap
The Oklahoma Sooners come into this game looking to add on to their 23-15 win over Mississippi State last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, the Sooners will head on the road for a game against the Florida Gators.
Sooners Continue To Alternate Wins & Losses
John Mateer has thrown for 1,591 yards, 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 66.7% passing while Lloyd Avant leads Oklahoma in rushing with 322 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tory Blaylock sits behind Avant on the ground with 116 yards, while John Mateer also has 116 rushing yards. Isaiah Sategna III leads the Sooners in receiving with 578 yards and 41 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Rocky Beers trails with 395 yards and 30 catches along with 4 touchdowns. On defense, Owen Heinecke has a team-high 53 tackles while Oklahoma’s defense as a whole has combined for 22 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win
- Oklahoma has won 15 of its last 16 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Carolina has lost five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- South Carolina has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma has won the first half in 54 of its last 60 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- Oklahoma has won the first quarter in each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.