Ole Miss Rebels vs South Carolina Gamecocks Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ole Miss Rebels vs South Carolina Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The South Carolina Gamecocks (3-1) welcome the Ole Miss Rebels (4-1) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. South Carolina opens this contest as 9.5-point dogs. The over/under is 53.

The Ole Miss Rebels come into this game with a record of 4-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Rebels played the Kentucky Wildcats and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 20-17. Against the run, the Rebels gave up 93 yds on 47 tries, which is an average of 2.0 yards per run allowed. Ole Miss relinquished 18 pass completions on 28 tries for 243 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. Overall, they had 56 plays which gave them a total of 353 yds. The Ole Miss Rebels ended up running the ball 29 times and accrued 92 yds, which earned them an average of 3.2 yards per attempt.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Ole Miss Rebels hold an average of 47.4 PPG. Offensively they hold an average of 216.8 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 17th in college football. The Rebels have earned 3,036 yards in total for the season. In terms of scoring, Ole Miss has amassed 14 passing touchdowns and 17 touchdowns via the ground. Ole Miss has a total of 144 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 41 infractions for 417 yds. They have surrendered the ball 4 times.

The Rebels rank 5th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 8.4 points per contest. They are allowing 1.4 yards per run and 46.2 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 231 running yards through 5 contests. Concerning passing yards, the Rebels are conceding 1,061 yds which has them ranked 88th in the nation. They are giving up 212.2 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 61.6%. Overall, they have yielded 258.4 yards per outing which puts them 13th in college football. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Gamecocks step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Gamecocks went home victorious with a score of 50-7 when they faced the Akron Zips. South Carolina allowed 21 rush attempts for 37 yds (1.8 yds per carry). The Gamecocks passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 53.3%, relinquishing 117 yds on 16 out of 30 through the air. The Gamecocks finished the game with a total of 549 yards while they ran 80 plays (6.9 yds per play). South Carolina rushed the ball for 5.2 yards per carry, totaling 273 yds on 53 carries.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Gamecocks are sitting 38th in the nation averaging 34.3 points per game. The South Carolina Gamecocks average 371.8 yards per game, which is good for 84th in the nation. The South Carolina offense has accrued 296 yds of penalties on 33 infractions, which is good for 39th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 2 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 76 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Gamecocks currently have a total of 718 passing yards in addition to an average of 179.5 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 107th in D-1. They hold an average of 192.3 yards via the ground game and have run for 769 yards for the year.

The Gamecocks are conceding 17.0 points per contest, which puts them 31st in college football. South Carolina has allowed a total of 416 yards rushing (104.0 yards/game) and 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. This year, they have allowed 68 pts. They have allowed 4 touchdowns via the pass and 160.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 23rd in the country. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 258 plays, ranking them 32nd in college football. They have tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions on the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Rebels -9.5

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