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2018 South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Odds

NCAA Football Betting: There hasn’t been this much excitement surrounding the South Carolina program since Steve Spurrier was roaming the sidelines leading the Gamecocks to 11-win seasons, bowl victories and the only SEC East title in their history. Coming off nine wins in 2017, the Gamecocks have the best collection of talent in the Will Muschamp era. With Florida and Tennessee transitioning in new coaches, South Carolina has its sights on Georgia for the division title. And with the Bulldogs coming to Columbia in the second week, the Gamecocks can definitely make a statement about their place within the SEC.

2018 South Carolina Gamecocks at a Glance

Gamecocks National Championship Odds: +23500

Gamecocks Odds To Win SEC: +3000

Gamecocks Regular Season Win Total: 7

South Carolina was a surprise last season winning nine games, including a victory over Michigan in the Outback Bowl, and finishing second behind Georgia in the SEC East. However, more production from an offense that ranked 109th in yards and 99th in scoring is needed for the Gamecocks to be more of a factor in the division race.

In order to try and remedy those problems, Muschamp promoted Bryan McClendon to be his new offensive coordinator. McClendon’s plan is to run an up-tempo offense to improve on a unit that ranked 12th in the SEC in points and yards per game. “It’s really simple,” the new OC said. “The more plays you run the more opportunities you get for yards and points.” The offense hinges on third year starter Jake Bentley at quarterback. He was the only QB to throw a pass last season, connecting on 62.2 percent for 2,794 yards and 18 touchdowns.

The passing attack will be improved by the return of Deebo Samuel, who had 15 catches and three touchdowns in just three games last season. The middle of the defense was hurt by losses, but there is plenty of untapped potential waiting to fill the voids. Under Muschamp and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson, the Gamecocks have been strong on that side of the football. It’s unlikely South Carolina wins the East, but with an improved offense the Cocks could be in line for their first double-digit win season since the Ole Ball Coach left town.

2018 South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Schedule

Week 1: South Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina, Saturday, September 1

Week 2: South Carolina vs. Georgia, Saturday, September 8

Week 3: South Carolina vs. Marshall, Saturday, September 15

Week 4: South Carolina at Vanderbilt, Saturday, September 22

Week 5: South Carolina at Kentucky, Saturday, September 29

Week 6: South Carolina vs. Missouri, Saturday, October 6

Week 7: South Carolina vs. Texas AM, Saturday, October 13

Week 8: OFF

Week 9: South Carolina vs. Tennessee, Saturday, October 27

Week 10: South Carolina at Ole Miss, Saturday, November 3

Week 11: South Carolina at Florida, Saturday, November 10

Week 12: South Carolina vs. Chattanooga, Saturday, November 17

Week 13: South Carolina at Clemson, Saturday, November 24

List of South Carolina Gamecocks Seasons

Football may be a big deal in the south, but it took a number of years for the Gamecocks to catch up. It wasn’t until Steve Spurrier landed on campus that people took notice of the program. Succeeding Lou Holtz in 2005, the Ole Ball Coach went a decade without a losing record taking his team to nine bowl games. He put together three straight 11-win seasons from 2011 to 2013 with the team ending each year ranked in the top-10 of the AP poll. Prior to that span the Gamecocks had just one 10-win season to their credit.

South Carolina played in the ACC from 1953 through 1970, winning its only conference title with a perfect 6-0 league record in 1969. The Cocks would return to independent status in 1971 before joining the SEC for the 1992 campaign. In 1994 under Brad Scott, the Cocks posted their first ever bowl victory and won two more under Holtz in 2000 and 2001.

Spurrier brought USC its only SEC East title in 2010 and his 86 victories are a school record. He resigned midway through the 2015 season after a 2-4 start and the team ended the year at 3-9. Muschamp took over the following season and returned South Carolina to respectability in just his second season with a 9-4 mark in 2017.

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