UK/SC By the Numbers, Keys to a Victory and a Prediction

Blake Bone returns home to South Carolina, as the Wildcats face South Carolina in a key SEC East matchup – Photo by Keyli Chisesi

The Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina Gamecocks will battle tonight at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Both teams enter the crucial SEC East matchup with 2-0 records overall, with the Gamecocks already owning a 1-0 mark in conference play. Before watching the big game, let’s take a look at both teams by the numbers.

Offense:

Defense:

South Carolina has two power five conference victories, however, the statistics are misleading. With the Gamecocks aiming to stop Benny Snell and the Wildcat rushing attack, look for Stephen Johnson to have success in the passing game, especially to C.J. Conrad inside the red zone.

Keys to a Wildcat victory

1. Play clean football (no turnovers or back-breaking penalties)
2. Success on 1^st and 2^nd down to set up manageable 3^rd down situations
3. Defensively, get off the field on 3^rd down
4. Win special teams

Prediction: Kentucky 27, South Carolina 24