South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-27)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-1) are hitting the road to Sanford Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023 where they will take on the Georgia Bulldogs (2-0). South Carolina opens this contest as 27-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 54.

The South Carolina Gamecocks step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Gamecocks played against the Furman Paladins and went home with a win by a final score of 47-21. Dakereon Joyner was the leader on the ground for the Gamecocks with 11 carries for 42 yds (3.8 yards per carry). Spencer Rattler finished 25/27 with 345 yards through the air and 3 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rate of 236.6 and ended the contest with no picks. Against the run, the Gamecocks gave up 80 yds on 31 tries, which is an average of 2.6 yds per rush surrendered. South Carolina gave up 20 pass completions on 35 attempts for 243 yards, and a completion percentage of 57.1%. When all was said and done, they had 77 plays which gave them a total of 571 yds. The South Carolina Gamecocks ended up rushing 39 times and amassed 108 yds, which had them averaging 2.8 yds per carry.

Concerning scoring, the South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 32.0 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 53.0 yards on the ground ranking them 128th in the nation. The Gamecocks have attained 922 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, South Carolina has totaled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns via the ground. South Carolina has accumulated 45 first downs, and they have been called for 14 infractions for 95 yards. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

The Gamecocks are sitting in 89th in college football in terms of the opposition scoring, conceding 26.0 PPG. They are allowing 3.5 yards per rush and 124.0 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. For the season, they have given up 248 yards via the ground game in 2 outings. Regarding passing yards, the Gamecocks have given up 512 yds which puts them in 94th in college football. They are conceding 256.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.7%. Overall, they are surrendering 380.0 yards/game which puts them 90th in the country. They have given up 4 touchdowns by air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs head into this matchup 2-0 for this year. When they last played, the Bulldogs got the win with a final of 45-3 against the Ball State Cardinals. Carson Beck (2 TDs) walked away from the contest with 283 yds on 23/30 through the air while his QB rating was 171.2. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.4. Roderick Robinson II carried the rock 6 times for 38 yards, ending the contest with 6.3 yds per attempt for Georgia. Georgia rushed for 3.5 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 99 yds on 28 carries. The Bulldogs finished the contest with a total of 386 yds while running 61 plays (6.3 yds per play). The Bulldogs pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 48.6%, relinquishing 147 yards on 18 for 37 passing. Georgia conceded 28 running attempts for 77 yards (2.8 yards per carry).

In terms of how much they score, the Bulldogs rank 15th in D-1 with an average of 46.5 points per outing. The Georgia Bulldogs maintain an average of 472.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 27th in the country. The Georgia offense has compiled 82 yds of penalties on 8 violations, which ranks 105th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 1 pick while conceding 0 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 49 first downs. During the season thus far, the Bulldogs currently have a total of 687 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 343.5 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 10th in D-1. They have an average of 129.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 258 yards for the season.

Georgia has surrendered a total of 209 rushing yards (104.5 yards/game) as well as 0 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have given up 1 touchdown through the air and 137.5 yards/contest, ranking them 14th in D-1. Their defense has 0 fumbles and 4 interceptions so far this season. The Bulldogs defense has been on the field for 128 plays, which is good for 54th in D-1. The Bulldogs are surrendering 5.0 points per contest, ranking them 3rd in the country. Overall, they have relinquished 10 points.

Who will win tonight's Gamecocks/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -27

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