The South Carolina Gamecocks (0-1) host the FCS Furman Paladins on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks are favored, by 17.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 52.5 points.
South Carolina vs. Furman Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | -17.5 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| South Carolina | Furman | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.2 (41) | 12.0 (51) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.8 (93) | 35.0 (25) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 25 (126) | 2 (44) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 22 (17) | 2 (15) |
South Carolina vs. Furman Betting Insights (2022)
South Carolina Stats and Trends
- South Carolina has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- USC’s games this year have an average point total of 63.5, 11.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Furman Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Paladins won their only game last year when playing as at least 17.5-point underdogs.
- Furman’s outings last year had a 51.0-point average over/under, 1.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
South Carolina Players to Watch
- This season Drake Maye has 269 passing yards (269.0 yards per game) while going 24-for-32 (75%) and tossing two touchdowns with two interceptions. He has added 25 rushing yards, averaging 25.0 yards per game.
- British Brooks has picked up a team-best 103 rushing yards (103.0 per game). He has augmented his performance with three catches for 18 yards .
- Omarion Hampton has 37 rushing yards on 16 attempts, and two touchdowns.
- Kobe Paysour has seven catches (zero targets) and paces his team with 66 receiving yards (66.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
- John Copenhaver has been targeted zero times and tacked on 52 yards (on three catches) plus one touchdown.
- Kamari Morales has caught three passes on zero targets for 46 yards.
- Kaimon Rucker has notched a team-leading two sacks, while adding five TFL and seven tackles.
- Alijah Huzzie has racked up eight tackles and one TFL, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
Furman Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Tyler Huff threw for 256 yards while completing 76.9% of his passes last season, with one touchdown and one interception (256.0 yards per game). He also carried the ball nine times for 25 yards.
- Myion Hicks took five attempts for 33 rushing yards a season ago (33.0 per game).
- Last year Devin Abrams ran for 29 yards on seven carries (29.0 yards per game). He also caught two passes for 39.
- Last year Ryan Miller was targeted zero times and had 13 catches for 95 yards and one touchdown.
- Wayne Anderson also chipped in with 41 yards on five grabs. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 41.0 receiving yards last season.
- Joshua Harris racked up 41 yards on five catches in 2022.
- Hugh Ryan put together an impressive stat line a year ago, collecting zero sacks, eight tackles.
- Last season Kam Brinson grabbed one interception and added three tackles and one pass defended.
