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Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
South Carolina State
10
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -20.2
@
FINAL
38
South Carolina
1-0
SEC
Power Rank: 8.9

South Carolina defeated South Carolina State 38–10 in a dominant performance.

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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 07:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium
Capacity: 77,559
Elevation: 243 ft
HFA Rating: 2.8
Playing Surface: Grass

Betting Information

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Odds Implied Score -
Power Rank Implied Line South Carolina -29.1
Prediction Markets South Carolina 99% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

29.6°F

Wind Chill: 22.9°F
Wind: 6.5 mph WSW
Gusts: 13.6 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 86%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

South Carolina State (Away)

This Week: 34.2 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 820.3 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:00
Rest Days: 7

South Carolina (Home)

This Week: 0.1 miles
Last Week: 390.0 miles
Season Total: 389.9 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:00
Rest Days: 6

What are the key factors for South Carolina State vs South Carolina?

South Carolina State: Key Factors

Special Teams Vulnerability Exposed

South Carolina State allowed two punt return touchdowns to Vicari Swain, highlighting a critical weakness in punt coverage and blocking that must be addressed before facing Bethune-Cookman.

Defensive Resilience Despite Loss

The Bulldogs held No. 10 South Carolina's offense to just 253 yards and forced a slow start, showing their defense can compete against high-level opponents, which bodes well for upcoming FCS matchups.

Financial Gain from Game

South Carolina State earned a $500,000 guarantee from this game, providing significant financial support for their athletic program, which operates on a $13 million annual budget.

Offensive Struggles Continue

The Bulldogs managed only 10 points against a top-10 defense, indicating their offense needs improvement in execution and scoring consistency to succeed in conference play.

Momentum from Wofford Game

South Carolina State's special teams success in their previous game (blocking a punt and returning a kickoff for touchdowns) was noted by South Carolina, but they failed to replicate that impact here, suggesting a need for more consistent special teams play.

South Carolina: Key Factors

Offensive Explosion Led by LaNorris Sellers

Sellers accounted for four touchdowns (2 passing, 2 rushing) and 356 total yards, ending a five-game losing streak. The offense amassed 579 yards, with 419 by halftime, showing a potent attack that could challenge Clemson's defense.

Defensive Dominance Against the Run

South Carolina held Coastal Carolina to just 46 rushing yards, well below their 194-yard average. This defensive performance, led by a unit that didn't allow any offensive points, bodes well for containing Clemson's running game.

Resilience After Crushing Loss

The team bounced back from a devastating 31-30 loss to Texas A&M where they blew a 30-3 halftime lead. The quick recovery and focused performance suggest mental toughness that could be crucial in a rivalry game against Clemson.

Key Players Expected Back for Clemson

Leading receiver Nyck Harbor and defensive lineman Dylan Stewart missed this game due to injury but are expected to return for the season finale. Their return would significantly boost both the passing attack and pass rush against Clemson.

Sellers Brothers Connection Thrives

Jayden Sellers, the quarterback's younger brother, had 4 catches for 127 yards and a 75-yard touchdown on the first play. This emerging deep threat could stretch Clemson's secondary and provide a reliable target for LaNorris.

What happened in the game?

South Carolina State travels 34 miles to this game, a short road trip.

South Carolina won by 28 in a dominant performance.

Does weather affect this game at Williams-Brice Stadium?

At 29.6°F, this is a cold-weather game. Cold conditions below 35°F historically compress scoring and reduce passing efficiency, favouring unders and run-heavy offences.

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How do South Carolina State and South Carolina compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour South Carolina (8.9) over South Carolina State (-20.2) by 29.1 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. South Carolina brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.8). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

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South Carolina won this game.