Saturday, October 18, 2014

WilliamsBrice Stadium in Columbia

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The Furman Paladins (2-4) are going to have a tough time snapping their four-game losing streak as they have to face the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) on Saturday.

In their last game, Furman did their best to beat undefeated Coast Carolina, but they wound up losing 37-31 in double overtime. They rushed for 276 yards in that loss, but their defense also gave up 418 total yards to Coast Carolina.

Furman's offense has only been able to score 16.7 points per game this season while their defense has given up 20.3 points per game. Quarterback Dillon Woodruff has only completed 51.4 percent of his passes for 707 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Hank McCloud has 240 yards and one touchdown and is averaging 3.8 yards per carry.

South Carolina gave up 21 fourth-quarter points to Kentucky in their last game and ended up losing 45-38. They did have 500 total yards in that game, but they also turned the ball over three times while Kentucky only coughed it up once.

The Gamecocks have been let down by their defense this season, which has given up 35 points per game through six games. Running back Mike Davis has rushed for 551 yards with six touchdowns and is averaging 5.4 yards per carry. Quarterback Dylan Thompson has thrown for 1,577 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Furman Paladins Betting Trends

Furman Paladins are n/a Against the Spread

Furman Paladins are n/a against the Over/Under

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends

South Carolina Gamecocks are 1-5-0 Against the Spread

South Carolina Gamecocks are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Furman Paladins

No injuries to report

South Carolina Gamecocks

10/12/14 OG Cody Waldrop Knee "?" Saturday vs. Furman
10/12/14 DE David Johnson Knee "?" Saturday vs. Furman
10/12/14 WR Shaq Roland Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Furman
09/29/14 DE Cedrick Cooper Ankle out indefinitely
08/21/14 RB Jamari Smith Foot out for season
08/21/14 OL Mike Matulis Knee out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take South Carolina

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