- Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Line: Gamecocks (-2.5)
- Over/Under Total: 50
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On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) will host the Tennessee Volunteers (6-1) at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Volunteers enter this contest as 2.5-point underdogs according to the latest Vegas odds, with an over/under set at 50 points.
Currently boasting a 6-1 record, the Tennessee Volunteers are coming off a solid win against the Alabama Crimson Tide, securing a 26-10 victory. In that game, Tennessee managed to rush for 150 yards on 41 carries, averaging 3.7 yards per attempt. They ran a total of 72 plays, amassing 347 total yards. Defensively, the Volunteers allowed Alabama to complete 19 of 29 passes for 147 yards, equating to a completion percentage of 65.5%. On the ground, Tennessee’s defense conceded 54 yards on 26 attempts, for an average of just 2.1 yards per carry.
In terms of offensive prowess, the Tennessee Volunteers are scoring an impressive average of 33.4 points per game. Their ground game ranks 19th nationally, averaging 217.1 rushing yards per contest. For the season, Tennessee has accumulated a total of 2,836 yards and has scored 9 touchdowns through the air alongside 18 rushing touchdowns. They have registered 158 first downs but have faced 49 penalties costing them 407 yards and have turned the ball over 10 times.
Defensively, Tennessee ranks 9th in Division 1, allowing only 14.7 points per game. Opponents are averaging 3.8 yards per rush and 121.1 rushing yards per game against them, yielding a total of 848 rushing yards over 7 games. In the passing department, the Volunteers have allowed 1,115 yards, ranking 20th in college football, giving up 159.3 yards per game with a completion rate of 63.2%. Overall, they’ve surrendered an average of 280.4 yards per game, placing them 15th in the nation, while yielding 3 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.
The South Carolina Gamecocks enter this matchup with a 3-3 record. In their last game, they achieved a convincing 38-19 win against the Florida Gators. The Gamecocks finished the game with 114 rushing yards on 37 attempts, averaging 3.1 yards per carry. Overall, South Carolina accumulated 393 yards on 72 plays, averaging 5.5 yards per play. On defense, they conceded a completion percentage of 75.0%, allowing 267 passing yards on 27 of 36 attempts and 120 rushing yards on 38 carries.
South Carolina is averaging 474.7 yards per game, placing them 13th in Division 1. They have accumulated 351 yards from penalties over 38 infractions, ranking them 91st nationally. With an average of 232.3 rushing yards per game, they have tallied 1,394 total rushing yards this season. The Gamecocks have thrown 4 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles while achieving 143 first downs. Offensively, they rank 18th nationwide, scoring an average of 37.7 points per game. As for passing, they have recorded a total of 1,454 yards, averaging 242.3 yards per game, positioned 56th in Division 1.
Defensively, South Carolina has allowed 622 rushing yards (103.7 yards per game) and 4 rushing touchdowns this season. Their pass defense has given up 14 touchdowns alongside an average of 237.2 yards per game, which ranks them 107th in Division 1, having allowed a total of 153 points. The Gamecocks’ defense has managed 1 fumble recovery and 4 interceptions this year, participating in 381 plays, ranking them 25th nationally. Overall, they allow 25.5 points per game, placing them 83rd in Division 1.
Who will come out on top in this college football clash between the Volunteers and the Gamecocks?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Gamecocks -2.5
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