When the Tennessee Volunteers lost to the Georgia Bulldogs two weeks ago, many thought the Volunteers' hopes were lost, that they would tailspin, and that their season would run amuck. The Volunteers rebounded last week and made it known that they are still in the thick of the National Title conversation. South Carolina has some talented players on both sides of the ball that could pose a slight deterrent to the Volunteers, but overall, the Volunteers should overwhelm the Gamecocks with ease. Hendon Hooker and Jalin Wyatt should expose the Gamecocks' secondary. Unfortunately for South Carolina, the Volunteers know they need all the style points they can get and look to pile it on in this one.
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Details
Fixture: Tennessee Volunteers @ South Carolina Gamecocks
Date and Time: Saturday, November 19, 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Best Pick
Hendon Hooker has been the leader of the Volunteers' offense all season. Hooker has developed as much as any QB in college football. Despite an uneven performance against the Georgia Bulldogs, Hendon Hooker deserves consideration for the Heisman Trophy. The Volunteers will push the pedal to the metal against South Carolina, which means Hendon Hooker will have plenty of opportunities to throw the football vertically. Take the Over on this one.
Hendon Hooker, QB Volunteers, 275.5 Passing Yards: Over
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Final Prediction
The Volunteers appear to be on a mission. The Volunteers ran into a buzzsaw known as the Georgia Bulldogs two weeks ago, which remains the lone blemish on their sparkling 2022 resume. The Volunteers immediately returned to work last weekend as they thrashed the Missouri Tigers. With five wins over the Top 25 teams, including wins against the Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers, the Volunteers are one of the top four teams in the country, but at the moment, they sit on the outside looking in at the college football national title. The Volunteers will need some help and will need to pile on the style points if they wish to crack the top four spots. The Volunteers will take no prisoners against South Carolina and send an emphatic message to the selection committee. Take the Volunteers to win big.
Tennessee Volunteers -22.5 (-105)
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