The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and South Carolina Gamecocks meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Williams-Brice Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks look for a statement win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Jacksonville State has won 3 straight road games. Zion Webb is completing 50 percent of his passes for 744 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Perry Carter and Quinton Lane have combined for 573 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Sean Brown has 14 receptions. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ground game is averaging 217.2 yards per contest, and Malik Jackson leads the way with 615 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville State is allowing 18.8 points and 347.4 yards per game. Quae Drake leads the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with 63 tackles, Chris Hardie has 4.5 sacks and Kekoura Tarnue has 2 interceptions.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Team Facts
- Jacksonville State has won five of its last six games.
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
- Jacksonville State has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
- Six of Jacksonville State’s last seven games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks look to snap a 4-game losing streak. South Carolina has won 2 of its last 3 home games. Spencer Rattler is completing 69.5 percent of his passes for 2,117 yards, 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Xavier Legette and Trey Knox have combined for 1,033 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while O’Mega Blake has 15 receptions. The South Carolina Gamecocks ground game is averaging 86.1 yards per contest, and Mario Anderson leads the way with 468 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, South Carolina is allowing 31.5 points and 435 yards per game. Debo Williams leads the South Carolina Gamecocks with 70 tackles, T.J. Sanders has 4.5 sacks and DQ Smith has 1 interception.
South Carolina Gamecocks Team Facts
- The favorite has won each of South Carolina’s last nine games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of South Carolina’s last five games.
- South Carolina has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at Williams-Brice Stadium.
- Seven of South Carolina’s last eight games at Williams-Brice Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jacksonville State rank 22nd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (18.8).
- Jacksonville State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
Randy’s Pick
You’d think the SEC team is more talented, and maybe that’s the case with South Carolina. I’m just not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk. South Carolina has no running game to speak of, and its defense is 109th in scoring. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are a top-25 defense in the country and are eighth in rushing offense. Yes, this is a step-up in competition, but I’d assume Jacksonville State is more motivated for this game given the lack of chances it has to win on a big stage. Give me the road dog, as South Carolina is in terrible form.
