Never underestimate a team in a rivalry game. We will see what the Gamecocks have left in 2015, this is their bowl game. Clemson should already be looking at North Carolina, as South Carolina just lost to Citadel, but before that they beat Vanderbil 19-10,and lost to Texas A&M, Florida and Tennessee by a combined 20 points. They have to cover 17.5 in their own building, and I think they can give Clemson quite the scare here. I think South Carolina can put up some points here, and last week meant absolutely nothing to them, but it probably gave us a few more points to work with if nothing else.
Iâm probably biased towards the SEC, but the ACC is far weaker, and South Carolina faced teams like LSU, Florida, Georgia, A&M, and Tennessee meanwhile Clemson got games in the same category against Notre Dame, and Florida State. South Carolina at home has had a very good defense, they have allowed just 3 passing TDâs to 8 interceptions. They held North Carolinaâs high flying offense in check. North Carolina is fairly similar and they held Marqise Williams to 9 yards rushing, and 1 TD and 3 interceptions.
Clemson has also struggled on the road quite a bit winning by just 3 at Louisville, giving up 41 to NC State, losing by 10 to Syracuse, and most are expect an epic blowout, but Clemson really does not need that to enhance their resume they just need to simply win their final 2 games. This is an in state rivalry game and we have seen South Carolina step up and play competitive games against good competition before. I donât quite see the value on the money line at +575
Auburn +14.5 1.1* free play
Iâll take War Eagle in this game they have nothing to lose in this game. Gus Malzahn one of the genius offensive guys in football has given Alabama headaches in years past. Alabama can dominate the trenches on paper, but Auburn seems to be playing its best football right now. They have rushed for over 5 yards per carry in each of their last 3 games, and have held 4 straight opponents under 200 yards. I look for that improvement, and their run defense against Georgia despite a losing effort was really impressive. This team has been really close in a lot of games, and I wouldnât be surprised for them to hold this game close. For one thing both of these offenses are one dimensional, and I donât see a lot of points unless they go up tempo at points, but overall I think Auburn will be in striking distance. The line is huge based on Alabamaâs dominance on the road this season, and Auburnâs inconsistent play, but I think that just gives us tremendous value.
