Saturday, September 26, 2015

Williams-Brice Stadium

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The UCF Knights matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. The opening line for this game has South Carolina as 14 point favorites and the over/under was set at 46.5.

UCF was led in passing last game by Bo Schneider, who finished with 63 yards through the air. He went 7 for 11 on the game, good for a 64% completion percentage. The Knights were led in rushing by Nick Patti, who finished with 58 yards on 14 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Blake Tiralosi led the team in receiving with 5 receptions for 35 yards. He had an average of 7 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game UCF totaled 269 yards by way of 72 plays. They rushed the ball 42 times for a total of 171 yards on the game and the Knights totaled 16 first downs by getting 9 rushing, 5 passing and 2 by penalty.

South Carolina was led in passing last game by Perry Orth, who finished with 66 yards through the air. He went 6 for 17 on the game, good for a 35% completion percentage. The Gamecocks were led in rushing by Lorenzo Nunez, who finished with 76 yards on 10 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 8 yards per carry. Deebo Samuel led the team in receiving with 2 receptions for 20 yards. He had an average of 10 yards per reception in the contest. South Carolina totaled 258 yards by way of 61 plays. They rushed the ball 39 times for a total of 174 yards on the game and the Gamecocks totaled 16 first downs by getting 8 rushing, 7 passing and 1 by penalty.

UCF is scoring 12 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 17 passes on 33.3 attempts for a 51 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 166 yards per game through the air as well. The Knights carry the ball for an average of 82.3 yards per game on 33.3 attempts for an average of 2.5 yards per carry this season. They run 66.7 plays per game and average 3.7 yards per play for an average of 248.3 total yards each outing. The Knights get 16.3 first downs per game and they average 32 penalty yards via 3 penalties each contest.

UCF gives up an average of 279 passing yards and 20.7 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 21 completions per game on 32.7 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.3. The Knights give up 105 rushing yards per contest on 33.3 carries for a 3.2 average per carry. UCF allows 384 total yards per game including 5.8 yards per play. They force 0.7 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 9 penalties for 80.3 yards per game.

South Carolina averages 19.7 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 13 passes per game on 25.3 attempts for a 51.3 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 148.7 yards through the air per game thus far. The Gamecocks carry the ball for an average of 207.7 yards per game on 40 attempts for an average of 5.2 yards per carry. They run 65.3 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 356.3 total yards per game. The Gamecocks are averaging 20 first downs per outing and accumulate 50 penalty yards via 5.7 penalties each game.

South Carolina gives up 251.3 passing yards per outing and 30.3 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 21.3 completions on 28.3 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 75.3. The Gamecocks give up 220.3 rushing yards per game on 36 carries for an average of 6.1 yards per carry. South Carolina allows 471.7 total yards per game for an average of 7.3 yards per play. They force 1.7 turnovers per contest and 6.7 penalties for 59.3 yards in each contest.

UCF Betting Trends

UCF is 0-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

UCF has an ATS record of 0-3-0 this season

South Carolina Betting Trends

South Carolina is 1-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

South Carolina has an ATS record of 1-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

UCF

09/20/15 RB Dontravious Wilson Leg "?" Saturday vs. South Carolina
09/14/15 OL Joey Grant Shoulder out for season
09/14/15 QB Justin Holman Hand expected to miss 2-4 weeks
08/22/15 DL Demetris Anderson Knee out for season
08/13/15 DB Chris Williams Arm out indefinitely
08/13/15 WR Taylor Oldham Ankle out indefinitely

South Carolina

09/20/15 DB Antoine Wilder Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/20/15 RB Brandon Wilds Ribs injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/20/15 DB Chris Lammons Ribs "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/20/15 TE Connor Redmond Back "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/20/15 QB Gage Pucci Knee "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/20/15 DB Shannon James Wrist "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/20/15 LB Sherrod Pittman Leg "?" Saturday vs. Central Florida
09/13/15 QB Connor Mitch Shoulder out indefinitely
09/07/15 C Cody Waldrop Ankle out for season
09/04/15 WR Jerad Washington Leg out for season
08/28/15 WR Shaq Davidson Knee out for season
08/27/15 OL Brock Stadnik Undisclosed out for season

Guy's Pick: Take UCF

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