Furman at South Carolina - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Furman Paladins at South Carolina Gamecocks

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Saturday, September 9th 2023 (7:30 PM EDT)
South Carolina -18 (52.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
South Carolina 47 - Furman: 21

 
Paladins (0 - 1) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 10 - 45 (10 - 45 on Road)
'23 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: South Carolina -5  (SP+ SC -3)
SC Win prob: 91% | Cover: 49%
Gamecocks (5 - 7) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Shane Beamer (16 - 13)
Avg Score : 23 - 22 (25 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.3 - 6.7 (#92)
'23 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Furman's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/9Furman at South Carolina+18.0L21–4752.5L21–47ON
Record: 0–1ATS: 0–1O/U: 1–0Projected spreads in italics

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Predictions for Furman's Schedule
South Carolina's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2South Carolina vs North Carolina-2.5L17–3163.5L17–31UN
Sat 9/9South Carolina vs Furman-18.0W47–2152.5W47–21OY
Sat 9/16South Carolina at Georgia+27.0L14–2454.5L14–24UY
Sat 9/23South Carolina vs Mississippi State-6.0W37–3046.5W37–30OY
Sat 9/30South Carolina at Tennessee+12.0L20–4159.0L20–41ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14South Carolina vs Florida+1.0L39–4150.0L39–41ON
Sat 10/21South Carolina at Missouri+7.5L12–3457.5L12–34UN
Sat 10/28South Carolina at Texas A&M+17.0L17–3051.5L17–30UY
Sat 11/4South Carolina vs Jacksonville State-15.5W38–2855.0W38–28ON
Sat 11/11South Carolina vs Vanderbilt-13.5W47–653.5W47–6UY
Sat 11/18South Carolina vs Kentucky-2.5W17–1452.5W17–14UY
Sat 11/25South Carolina vs Clemson+7.5L7–1648.0L7–16UN
Record: 5–7ATS: 6–6O/U: 5–7Projected spreads in italics

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Predictions for South Carolina's Schedule
Important Stats (2022)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
FUR0%100%000%000%450%0%0000
SC.2342%22.743%2.912041%2604.54.1945%22.152%39%4.1262.62.12
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
FUR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
SC0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FUR Offense110100%00000000%0%0%0%0%
SC Defense1322.120.645.5%4.122 - - - - - 53%46%52%39%16%.19
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FUR Defense145450%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
SC Offense1322.724.941.6%4.542.1193801202603.846%54%43%41%19%.23

Additional Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Furman10:000NAN%0%0000000100
South Carolina1328:4018.939%62%6.862.62.124.31.5530.2
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
FUR Offense10%0%000000%0%0
SC Defense1353%52% - - - - .263.4885%8%0.91
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
FUR Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
SC Offense1346%43%31.5119.63.827.152.968%14%1.02

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FUR Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
SC Defense1346%39% - - - - - - 15.191.630%34%.48%2.1
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FUR Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
SC Offense1354%41%21.632.2259.98.1122314.321.832%32%.485%2.4

Furman's Power Ratings
Furman's Power Rating: NR
Furman's Offense Rating: NR
Furman's Defense Rating: NR
2023 Talent Rating: 56.18  #197
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Furman's 2023 Expected Record: -
Furman's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Furman's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Furman's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Southern Talent Rating is 85.99
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 617.61

Power Ratings Matchup
Furman:    South Carolina: 4.905

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Furman:    South Carolina: 3.4




South Carolina's Power Ratings
South Carolina's Power Rating: 4.905  #56
South Carolina's Offense Rating: 16.50  #66
South Carolina's Defense Rating: 11.58  #94
2023 Talent Rating: 852.00  #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 35  #22
South Carolina's 2023 Expected Record: 5.30 - 6.70
South Carolina's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.4  #54
South Carolina's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.8  #58
South Carolina's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1  #60

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 993.25
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 617.61


Furman Scoring
Offense: 10 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 45 PPG
Defense on Road: 45

Furman's 2023 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
South Carolina 28
Furman 23

Projected Total Points: 52
South Carolina Scoring
Offense: 22.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.9
Defense: 22.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.6

South Carolina's 2023 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/09South Carolina47Furman21South Carolina -18South Carolina52.5Over
201410/18South Carolina41Furman10South Carolina -37.5Furman0
201009/18South Carolina38Furman19
TeamWinsCoversO/U
South Carolina311 Overs
Furman010 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 01 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 31 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#) FUR at (#56) SC
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatFURSC
Game ControlGC #137 #68
Momentum ControlMCNR #106
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #56
SP+SP+NR #54
Perf GradeGradeNR #94
OffenseOffNR #97
DefenseDefNR #95
Spec TeamsSTNR #93
TalentTal #197 #20
Blue ChipsBC%NR #22
Furman on Offense
CategoryCat
FUR OffSC Def
Game ControlGC #136 #73
Momentum ControlMCNR #120
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #95
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNR #94
SP+SP+NR #60
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Furman Run Game
CategoryCat
FUR OffSC Def
Run GameRunNR #87
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak -  #24
Furman Pass Game
CategoryCat
FUR OffSC Def
Pass GamePassNR #109
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #45
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
South Carolina on Offense
CategoryCatSC OffFUR Def
Game ControlGC #65 #139
Momentum ControlMC #52NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #97NR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwr #66NR
SP+SP+ #58NR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
South Carolina Run Game
CategoryCat
SC OffFUR Def
Run GameRun #102NR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR Blk #123 -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
South Carolina Pass Game
CategoryCatSC OffFUR Def
Pass GamePass #45NR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #107NR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
SC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'23 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

FUR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'23 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Williams-Brice Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 2
South Carolina -18.0 (52.5)
South Carolina won vs Furman this year (47-21)

Previous Matchups
South Carolina beat Furman in 2023 (47-21)

  
FUR's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Carson Jones51050%36003.6
Ryan Leavy11100%170017.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ben Croasdale6131325.150
Myion Hicks7831104.051
Grant Robinson5518223.312
Jayquan Smith5215863.012
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Ethan Harris21223010.636
Brock Chappell1210819.035
Ben Croasdale75908.420
Grant Robinson95105.715

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FUR's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ivan Yates160005
Luke McLaughlin111000
Charles Ingram V20000
Justin Hartwell10000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ivan Yates160005
Luke McLaughlin111000
Charles Ingram V20000
Justin Hartwell10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ivan Yates160005
Luke McLaughlin111000
Charles Ingram V20000

SC's OC Dowell Loggains (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Spencer Rattler27539969%31861988.0
Lanorris Sellers44100%862021.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Mario Anderson14370734.975
Dakereon Joyner5012052.416
Spencer Rattler9810241.028
Juju McDowell266322.417
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Xavier Legette711255717.776
Trey Knox (Tr)3731228.422
Ahmarean Brown26265110.244
Joshua Simon (Tr)2825629.133

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SC's DC Clayton White (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Debo Williams1139122
Jalon Kilgore762006
DQ Smith732102
Nick Emmanwori710018
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Strachan208521
T.J. Sanders4310544
Tyreek Johnson164320
Bam Martin-Scott384221
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marcellas Dial3621010
Nick Emmanwori710018
Tonka Hemingway325267