South Carolina Gamecocks Ranking: 61/134
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Conference ranking: 14th in SEC (+12000 to win conference)
Teams ahead of them: Coastal Carolina (60), Western Kentucky (59), Virginia Tech (58), Cincinnati (57), Arizona State (56)
Teams behind them: South Alabama (62), Baylor (63), Georgia Southern (64), Arkansas State (65), Tulane (66)
[South Carolina 2024 schedule]
RJ’s take: The 2024 South Carolina football predictions place the Gamecocks at a ranking of 61 out of 134 teams, reflecting a challenging season ahead. Coach Shane Beamer has shown promise during his tenure, with a notable 8-5 record in his second year, including a state championship victory over Clemson. However, the 2023 season ended with a disappointing 5-7 record. Despite this setback, the team returns 15 experienced starters, which could provide a foundation for improvement. Yet, the Gamecocks face a formidable schedule in the SEC, being underdogs in nine of their twelve games, including matchups against heavyweights like Oklahoma, Alabama, Ole Miss, and LSU.
South Carolina’s Win Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-115) Under 5.5 (-105)