NOT!! Hahahaha!
Down & Dirty Prediction
- We all know A&M was gutted over the offseason. 5 Offensive returning starters and 8 Defensive.
- Aggies are starting a freshman QB, Top Recruit Kyle Allen. But remember, he is a FRESHMAN! Big difference between high school and SEC DEFENSE! I understand Kenny Hill is starting. I still don't think that will make a huge difference.
- S. Carolina has 7 returning on Offense and 6 on Defense.
- Biggest key is the return of running back Mike Davis (1,183 yards and 11 TDs last year)
- They are running out their Senior QB, Dylan Thompson. I know, I know, he didn't exactly set the world on fire with his spot starting and playing time last year. BUT he has had all offseason to find a groove and rapport with his team.
- S.Carolina is TOUGH at home not matter who they play! (Winning by average margin of 11.8 points at home last year! I didn't even include the 70-10 drumming of Coastal!)
I think this will be a ground game for sure! S.Carolina last year averaged 1 point for every 4.96 yards rushing on offense! HUGE SUCCESS! Yes, the Aggies were better at 3.89 but that was mostly Manziel and Malena, both gone.
Last year with total defense, S.Carolina allowed 1 point for every 21.58 yards given up. Aggies on the other hand, you only had to march 15.16 yards on their defense to get a point. Yes, A&M has 8 defensive players coming back, but the Gamecocks have 7 offensive starters returning and most of the offensive line.
GIVE UP the points and back up the truck!
S.Carolina -10.5
S.Carolina 38 and the Aggies 25
Bonus Game just for reading:
Take Louisiana-Monroe -2 over the woeful Wake Forest Deacons
Wake Forest 20 and ULM 32
BOL!!!