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Tennessee football preview vs. South Carolina: Vols look to get back on track

By Billy Williford

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with the ball defended by D.J. Smith #24 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with the ball defended by D.J. Smith #24 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee football travels to Columbia, South Carolina to take on the Gamecocks. Can the Vols get back on track and get one game closer to a bowl game? Here are the Vols’ streaming, game time, and TV info.

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One of the biggest rivalries for the Tennessee football team in the recent past has been the South Carolina Gamecocks. We’ve covered how closed all the games have been since 2012. Last season we the outliner with a six-point South Carolina win. However, the Vols did have a chance to win on the last play of the game.

Tennessee sits at 3-4 and really needing a win to get back on track. However, a win isn’t a must. Jeremy Pruitt can still get his Vols to a bowl game with a couple of wins to finish the season.

Here is all the information you need for the Vols’ game vs. South Carolina Gamecocks.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

When: Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Williams-Brice Stadium; Columbia, SC

TV: SEC Network

Live Stream: WatchESPN

Line: South Carolina -8.5

Over/Under: 54.5

VIEW OF THE VOLS

Record: 3-4, 1-3 SEC

Last 3: 1-2

Last 5: 2-3

A lot has happened since the upset win against the Auburn Tigers. Alabama came to Knoxville and absolutely beatdown the Vols. The game was basically over before it started with the Tide up by 14 within the first five minutes of the game.

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Starting quarterback went out of the Alabama game with an injury to his collarbone. However, it doesn’t appear to be a lingering injury because he is expected to play against Gamecocks.

There was more awful news from the football program. Trey Smith – arguably the best offensive line on the team- is out for the rest of the season. It will be interesting to see just how much that affect the Vols’ offensive line play

Ty Chandler is coming off a three-game span where he has scored a receiving touchdown in each game. He became the first running back in Tennessee football history is accomplish such a feat.

VIEW OF THE GAMECOCKS

Record: 3-3, 2-3 SEC

Last 3: 1-2

Last 5: 2-3

The Gamecocks aren’t having the season most thought they would have. They are 3-3 on the season and have no chance to win the SEC East. The running game is struggling, the passing attack isn’t as dynamic, and quarterback Jake Bentley is turning the ball over too much.

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On the season, Jake Bentley has thrown seven interceptions to just ten touchdowns. He hasn’t played horrible, but he certainly has too much talent to know be playing better. It’s not all Bentley fault but the Gamecocks rank last in the SEC in turnover margin.

The running backs aren’t helping the offense much. They rank near the bottom of the SEC in rushing yards and yards per carry. Moreover, they rank last in the SEC in rushing touchdowns.

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Earlier in the week, I predicted South Carolina would win the game 21-17. While I’m still not comfortable with picking the Vols because there are so many unknowns I like them to keep it a little closer. The deciding factor for me is the Gamecocks are coming off a bye week. South Carolina 21 Tennessee 20. 

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