South Carolina will clash against Floriday on Saturday. Let’s look at some key stats and players between these two squads:
Florida
The Gator defense ranks 20th nationally in points allowed (20 PPG), giving up 344 yards per game (200 passing, 144 rushing). The unit has recorded 14 sacks and forced seven turnovers, with one returned for a touchdown.
Jon Bostic leads this group with 65 tackles, adding three sacks and one forced fumble. Ronald Powell has four sacks and Matt Elam has two interceptions.
Offensively, the Gators rank 72nd nationally in points scored (26 PPG), while gathering 305 yards per game (175 passing, 130 rushing).
Quarterback John Brantley has completed 59 percent of his passes for 1,360 yards and six touchdowns with three interceptions. The offensive line has allowed 18 sacks.
Running back Chris Rainey, plus wide receivers Trey Burton and Jordan Reed, have combined for 56 catches with 639 yards and four TDs to lead the receiving corps.
South Carolina
South Carolina is 4-1 at home this year, allowing just 22 points in their last three home dates.
Defensively, the Gamecocks rank 24th in the nation in points allowed (20 PPG), while giving up 285 yards per game (154 passing, 131 rushing). They have recorded 17 sacks and forced 27 turnovers, with five returned for touchdowns.
Allen has 62 tackles with three INTs, three forced fumbles and three recoveries.
The Gamecock offense ranks 49th offensively in scoring (30 PPG), while compiling 368 yards per game (188 rushing, 180 passing).
Freshman Brandon Wilds (51 carries, 233 yards and one touchdown) will continue to be the feature back in the absence of Marcus Lattimore.
Quarterback Connor Shaw has completed 63 percent of his passes for 710 yards and six TDs with four INTs. The offensive line has allowed 17 sacks.
Wideout Alshon Jeffery leads the receiving corps with 36 catches for 487 yards and five TDs.
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This game will come down to defense and who wants it more. The Gators would love nothing more than to ruin Spurrier’s chances at a SEC East repeat. For South Carolina, it is time to put up or shut up.
Look for USC to win this by the score of 27-23.
