Texas A&M vs South Carolina Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

The Texas A&M Aggies (7-1, 5-0 SEC) visit South Carolina to face the Gamecocks (4-3, 2-3 SEC) in a pivotal SEC matchup. Texas A&M arrives with a five-game win streak, recently defeating LSU 38-23, while South Carolina comes off a 35-9 win over Oklahoma. Both teams aim to solidify standing in the conference. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Texas A&M’s offense is led by quarterback Conner Weigman, who has 782 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Le’Veon Moss has been a key, rushing for 757 yards and 10 touchdowns at 6.4 yards per carry. Moss’s rushing ability, along with Weigman’s passing, provides the Aggies with a dynamic attack. Noah Thomas leads the receiving corps with 343 yards and three touchdowns. Averaging around 34 points per game recently, the Aggies are a serious offensive threat.

Defensively, the Aggies are solid, anchored by Taurean York’s 47 tackles. With 19 sacks and 11 interceptions, the defense is well-rounded, and Marcus Ratcliffe’s three interceptions bolster the secondary. Allowing only 21 points per game, Texas A&M’s defense presents a significant challenge to South Carolina’s offense.

South Carolina’s offense, led by quarterback LaNorris Sellers (968 yards, five touchdowns), is complemented by Raheim Sanders, who has 426 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Mazeo Bennett Jr. leads in receiving with 270 yards and three touchdowns, adding to a recent 35-point effort against Oklahoma.

The Gamecocks’ defense, led by Nick Emmanwori with 49 tackles and four interceptions, has racked up 28 sacks. While the Gamecocks have shown strength in pass rush, allowing 24 points per game remains a concern. To stay competitive, South Carolina’s defense will need to tighten up against A&M’s balanced attack.

Texas A&M’s well-rounded offense and tough defense give them the edge over South Carolina. The Aggies’ rushing game and strong defense should prove too much for the Gamecocks. Final Score Prediction: Texas A&M Aggies win 31-17.