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David Pollack is picking unranked South Carolina to upset No. 11 Tennessee, arguing the Gamecocks’ ground game and run defense could decide a physical matchup in Columbia. He predicts South Carolina will win by seven.

By the Numbers
  • Tennessee is 6-1 and has won 3 straight games.
  • South Carolina is 3-3 overall and 1-3 in SEC play.
  • Pollack’s predicted margin: South Carolina by 7.
Yes, But

Tennessee enters after beating Alabama, while South Carolina has a losing record. A prediction-market snapshot gives the Gamecocks a 55% chance to win, compared with 46% for Tennessee.

What's Next

The teams meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Williams-Brice Stadium, with the game airing on ESPN.

Bottom Line

Pollack sees South Carolina’s ability to run the ball and control the trenches as a potential equalizer against a higher-ranked Tennessee team.