South Carolina vs. Arkansas picks, predictions: Who wins Week 2 college football game?
The South Carolina Gamecocks face the Arkansas Razorbacks in a Week 2 college football game on Saturday at Razorback Stadium.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.
Arkansas is an 8.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
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Fansided: Take Arkansas to cover vs. South Carolina
Josh Yourish writes: "Arkansas has the better quarterback and way more firepower. Rattler threw two picks against Georgia State and the Razorbacks defense is a huge step up in weight class. He will struggle and the Gamecocks could be looking for his replacement early in the season."
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Odds Checker: Go with Arkansas to cover against South Carolina
Matt MacKay writes: "This game will come down to the secondaries and running game. South Carolina finished 2021 with the top-ranked passing defense in the SEC and returns cornerback Cam Smith, safety R.J. Roderick, and transfer safety Devonni Reed out of Central Michigan. Rattler could wind up with good numbers through the air but he'll need to manufacture points early to avoid falling into a multi-score deficit. Arkansas played a better opponent in Week 1 and recorded 224 rushing yards, wearing down the Bearcats with a lethal ground game between Jefferson and Sanders. South Carolina relied on two blocked punts to generate scoring late against an inferior opponent and had difficulty establishing the running game. I expect Arkansas to jump out to an early lead en route to an eight-point win at home against South Carolina."
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Betsperts: Arkansas will cover against South Carolina
The site predicts that Arkansas will win the game and cover the spread. It predicts that the total will go under.
Pac-12 football Week 2 picks, predictions:
Picks and Parlays: Arkansas 34, South Carolina 17
It writes: "Arkansas gave up far too much to Cincinnati in the opening game of the regular season but will bounce back with a strong effort at home on Saturday against South Carolina. Arkansas has covered the number in four of the last five and the Razorbacks have covered the nut in six of the last eight at home versus South Carolina. South Carolina struggles in SEC play, failing to cover the number and 11 of the last 14."
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Sports Chat Place: Take Arkansas to cover in game vs. South Carolina
It writes: "I’m staying with Arkansas. The Razorbacks had a tough matchup right out of the gate this season and managed to fend off a talented Cincinnati team. The Razorbacks notched 447 total yards (224 rushing) with 6.3 yards per play and 23 first downs in a solid all-around effort. As for South Carolina, they weren’t quite as dominant statistically as they probably should have been in their first outing of the year, but it was still a solid win. The Gamecocks did have a couple of interceptions and went just 3-of-14 on third-down tries, so they’ve got a few areas to work on at practice this week."
Greenville News: Arkansas 37, South Carolina 31
Emily Adams writes: "Arkansas is a bad matchup for the Gamecocks and the offensive line struggles to give Rattler time in the pocket. The running backs have a big day, especially Marshawn Lloyd, who finishes with two touchdowns and over 100 yards."
ESPN: Arkansas has a 73.4% chance to win the game
The site give South Carolina a 26.6% shot at getting the victory in the Week 2 college football game.
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