The Vanderbilt Commodores (6-3, 3-2 SEC) are set to host the South Carolina Gamecocks (5-3, 3-3) in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Commodores are coming off an away win against the Auburn Tigers in Week 10, beating them by a score of 17-7. In that game, quarterback Diego Pavia carried the ball 12 times for 26 yards. He also completed 9 of 22 passes for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Gamecocks are coming off a home win against the Texas A&M Aggies, beating them by a score of 44-20 in Week 10. In that game, quarterback LaNorris Sellers completed 13 of 27 passes for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns. Running back Raheim Sanders carried the ball 20 times for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Will the Gamecocks earn a bowl bid, or will the Commodores continue their magical season?
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | -3.5
-110 |
Over 45.5
-112 |
-162 |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | +3.5
-110 |
Under 45.5
-108 |
+136 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Match Details
- Fixture: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 4:15 PM ET
- Location: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Key Stats
South Carolina Gamecocks
The Gamecocks enter 5-3 averaging 30.50 points per game this season. Running back Raheim Sanders leads the team in rushing, averaging 71.25 yards per game, and has 8 touchdowns. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers averages 151.50 passing yards per game and is completing 60.50% of his passes. He has thrown 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions this season.
Wide receiver Mazeo Bennett Jr. averages 36.13 receiving yards per game and has scored 3 touchdowns. Tight end Joshua Simon averages 39.63 receiving yards per game and has scored 4 touchdowns. Defensively, South Carolina has 11 interceptions and 31 sacks. They are allowing 18.88 points per game.
Vanderbilt Commodores
The Vanderbilt Commodores enter 6-3 averaging 30.33 points per game this season. Quarterback Diego Pavia leads the team in rushing, averaging 62.56 yards per game, and has 4 touchdowns. He is averaging 186.33 passing yards per game and is completing 62.0% of his passes. He has thrown 15 touchdowns and 3 interceptions this season.
Tight End Eli Stowers is averaging 57.33 receiving yards per game and has scored 4 touchdowns. Junior Sherrill is averaging 34.22 receiving yards per game and has scored 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Vanderbilt has 8 interceptions and 22 sacks. They are allowing 21.00 points per game.
Prediction
One of the best stories in college football this season is the emergence of Vanderbilt and more specifically, their quarterback, Diego Pavia. Despite their success, the Commodores find themselves as a small favorite against a South Carolina team who just put a dent in the Texas A&M Aggies’ season with a convincing win.
That said, Vanderbilt has consistently shown they can hang with teams who appear to be better than them, especially when they play at home. The Commodores have already beaten Alabama at home and took Texas to the brink, losing by just 3 points. Last week at Auburn, Vandy was a touchdown underdog on the road and won that game convincingly. Of course, this weekend is setting up for a tough game against a gritty South Carolina team, but given what we have seen every week from Pavia and the Commodores, backing Vanderbilt to cover at home will be our best bet.
Final Pick
Vanderbilt Commodores +3.5 (-110)
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