Clemson Football: Gamecock Expert talks rivalry, game expectations

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COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 01: A cheerleader of the South Carolina Gamecocks waves a flag during their game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. SC won 49-15. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

4. Give me some thoughts on this game. What’s it going to take for South Carolina to pull off the upset and put the rivalry back in favor of the Gamecocks?

Kyle: I think that anyone who tells you that the Gamecocks have a chance in this game, may be off their rocker. It seems inconceivable that South Carolina would have a chance in this game.

Currently the Tigers are a 27 point favorite, and that might be too low. With that being said, it all comes down to the South Carolina defense.

They have been run over all year, and have extremely bad at tackling. Can they somehow stop the run? Clemson is averaging almost 250 yard per game, so I doubt it. If somehow the Gamecocks can shut down the Clemson run game and put a ton of pressure on Trevor Lawrence, causing multiple turnovers, they may have a chance to keep it close.

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