Missouri Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks: Week 8 Opponent Preview

The Missouri Tigers lastly bought over the SEC hump this previous weekend by narrowly beating out Vanderbilt to earn their first convention win of the yr. Though that was a step in the fitting route, Mizzou will not face any extra opponents fairly as conducive to profitable because the Commodores have been. This weekend, the extent of problem will ramp up considerably after they hit the highway to tackle No. 25 South Carolina.

The Gamecocks broke into the AP rankings on Sunday after a win over Texas A&M in entrance of a packed home at Williams-Brice Stadium. The gang noise and surroundings clearly have been a consider that contest, which does not precisely bode properly for the Tigers, who’ve but to win a highway recreation in 2022. Here is a have a look at how South Carolina’s shaping up because the season heads into Week 9.

South Carolina Gamecocks

2022 Document: 5-2 (2-2 in SEC)

Head coach: Shane Beamer (2nd yr at South Carolina)

Offensive Set: A number of

Returning starters on offense: 7

South Carolina’s been a little bit of a conundrum this yr. The Gamecocks are doing a lot better than most individuals thought they’d be, but it surely’s actually not due to quarterback Spencer Rattler, who most thought could be their finest participant. In reality, Rattler’s thrown three extra interceptions than touchdowns this yr (8 INT-5 TD) and has simply ten speeding yards on 38 makes an attempt.

South Carolina’s trio of working backs has picked up the slack, although. Led by Marshawn Lloyd, the group has accounted for 17 of the Gamecocks’ 27 complete offensive touchdowns. Lloyd’s rushed for over 500 yards this season and would be the man to cease for Missouri on Saturday.

* Denotes returning starter.

Offensive starters:

QB Spencer Rattler

RB Marshawn Lloyd

WR Xavier Legette

WR Jalen Brooks

WR Ahmarean Brown

TE Jaheim Bell

TE Austin Stogner

LT Jaylen Nichols*

LG Vershon Lee*

C Eric Douglas*

RG Jovaughn Gwyn*

RT Dylan Wonnum

Defensive Set: 4-2-5

It has been a curler coaster for the Gamecock protection this season. They gave up over 40 factors to every of their first two convention opponents, Georgia and Arkansas, however have since held each workforce they’ve confronted to beneath 25 factors. It is no secret that Missouri’s struggled to attain, so they are going to want to drag out all of the stops in opposition to this improved South Carolina squad. 

DE Gilber Edmond

DT Zacch Pickens*

DT Tonka Hemingway

DE Jordan Burch

MLB Sherrod Greene*

WLB Brad Johnson*

CB Marcellas Dial*

CB Darius Rush*

NB Cam Smith*

S Nick Emmanwori

S Devonni Reed

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