Tennessee Volunteers (6-1) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3)
October 24, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: South Carolina Gamecocks -2.5 / Tennessee Volunteers +2.5; Over/Under: 50.5
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The Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks meet in week 8 college football action from Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Prediction.
Tennessee Volunteers Recap
The Tennessee Volunteers come into this game looking to add on to their 26-10 win over Alabama last time out to sit at 6-1 this season. After this game, Tennessee will head home for a game against Kentucky.
Volunteers Looking To Build On Third Straight Win
Faizon Brandon has thrown for 697 yards, 7 touchdowns and an interception on 60.4% passing while DeSean Bishop leads Tennessee in rushing with 837 yards and 10 touchdowns. Daune Morris sits behind Bishop on the ground with 344 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mike Matthews leads the Volunteers in receiving with 481 yards and 29 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Braylon Staley trails with 203 yards and 26 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Amare Campbell has a team-high 46 tackles while Tennessee’s defense as a whole has combined for 18 sacks and 4 interceptions.
South Carolina Gamecocks Recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks come into this game looking to add on to their 38-19 win over Florida last time out to sit at 3-3 this season. After this game, South Carolina will head on the road for a game against Oklahoma.
Gamecocks Snap Three-Game Slide
LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 1,338 yards, 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 61.5% passing while Matt Fuller leads South Carolina in rushing with 485 yards and 5 touchdowns. LaNorris Sellers sits behind Fuller on the ground with 411 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nyck Harbor leads the Gamecocks in receiving with 278 yards and 17 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while Mazeo Bennett Jr. trails with 236 yards and 25 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Justin Okoronkwo has a team-high 43 tackles while South Carolina’s defense as a whole has combined for 10 sacks and an interception.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Prediction
I’m leaning towards South Carolina here. I think the line is very telling in this matchup with Tennessee off the Alabama win and while South Carolina’s had a strong win in their last game as well against Florida, the Gamecocks have had a bye week to clear their heads and get their minds right and focused coming into this game.I’ll side with South Carolina laying the points here.
