South Carolina (1-0, 0-0 SEC) at No. 16 Arkansas (1-0, 0-0 SEC), Saturday, midday ET (ESPN)
Line: Arkansas by 8 1/2, in response to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Collection report: Arkansas leads 13-10
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
That is the Southeastern Convention opener for each groups. With troublesome upcoming schedules, a win for both group would bode effectively for his or her means to succeed in the higher half of their respective divisions. It has been penciled a “entice sport” for Arkansas by many, following its season-opening win over a ranked Cincinnati group. A South Carolina victory would improve the stakes of subsequent week’s SEC East conflict towards No. 2 Georgia, whereas a win would put the Razorbacks in place to enter their Sept. 24 sport towards No. 6 Texas A&M undefeated.
KEY MATCHUP
Arkansas led the SEC in speeding final season, averaging 227.8 yards per sport. South Carolina was close to the underside of the convention towards the run, giving up almost 5 yards per carry. The Razorbacks ran for 224 yards towards Cincinnati this previous week, whereas the Gamecocks gave up 200 on the bottom to Georgia State. Behind an enormous, veteran offensive line, Arkansas is more likely to be run-heavy towards South Carolina.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
South Carolina: QB Spencer Rattler makes his long-awaited SEC debut towards a depleted Arkansas secondary, which gave up 325 passing yards to Cincinnati in Week One. He transferred from Oklahoma within the offseason. In his first sport with the Gamecocks, Rattler accomplished 23 of 37 passes for 227 yards and one landing, sandwiched between a pair of interceptions.
Arkansas: TE Trey Knox was recruited out of highschool in 2019 as a sure-handed, four-star broad receiver. His yardage whole dipped from 385 in his freshman season to solely 70 in his sophomore marketing campaign. He transitioned to tight finish and the transfer has paid dividends. Within the season opener towards Cincinnati, Knox hauled in six catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
FACTS & FIGURES
Arkansas has not crushed South Carolina since 2011, the final time a top-10 matchup was performed inside Razorback Stadium. … The groups haven’t performed since 2017, the collection’ largest hole since they joined the SEC collectively in 1992. … Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and South Carolina coach Shane Beamer coached at Georgia collectively for 2 seasons below Kirby Good. … Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson mixed for 4 touchdowns within the season-opening victory over Cincinnati. … South Carolina scored two touchdowns off blocked punts in a 35-14 win over Georgia State.