Tennessee to face South Carolina in SEC matchup

No. 11 Tennessee (6-1) is scheduled to face South Carolina (3-3) in SEC conference play on October 24 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The matchup features a contrast in offensive and defensive statistics between the two teams.

Tennessee enters the game with a strong defense, ranking 15th in the FBS in total defense and 8th in passing defense. Their offense is highlighted by a rushing attack that ranks 19th in the FBS, led by DeSean Bishop, who has recorded 837 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Tennessee also boasts a highly efficient red zone offense, ranking 6th nationally.

South Carolina features a high-powered offense, ranking 13th in total yards per game and 10th in rushing. Their passing attack is led by LaNorris Sellers, who has 1,338 yards and 12 touchdowns. However, the team faces challenges in defense, particularly in the red zone, where they rank 122nd in the FBS, allowing opponents to score on 93.8% of trips.