Sat, Sep 5 2026
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Week 1
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🏟 Williams-Brice Stadium
Columbia, SC
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Turf
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80,250 cap
Kent State✈ 495 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available.
Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance.
Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Kent State,
while Game Control favors South Carolina.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Kent State wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
South Carolina wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → South Carolina
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Kent State 2026 Schedule
Kent State's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Kent State at South Carolina | +28.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Kent State vs Wofford | -5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Kent State at Ohio State | +37 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Kent State vs Ball State | -7.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Kent State vs Ohio | +4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Kent State at Western Michigan | +14.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Kent State at South Florida | +20.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Kent State vs Akron | +0.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Fri 10/30 | Kent State at Sacramento State | +3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/10 | Kent State at Bowling Green | +9.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Tue 11/17 | Kent State vs Miami (OH) | +15 | — | — | — | — |
| Tue 11/24 | Kent State at Eastern Michigan | +9 | — | — | — | — |
South Carolina 2026 Schedule
South Carolina's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | South Carolina vs Kent State | -28.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | South Carolina vs Towson | -29.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | South Carolina vs Mississippi State | -10.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | South Carolina at Alabama | +11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | South Carolina vs Kentucky | -9 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | South Carolina at Florida | +6.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/24 | South Carolina vs Tennessee | +3.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | South Carolina at Oklahoma | +12 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | South Carolina vs Texas A&M | +6 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | South Carolina at Arkansas | -4.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | South Carolina vs Georgia | +16 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | South Carolina at Clemson | +4.5 | — | — | — | — |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season (prior year)
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ South Carolina
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ South Carolina
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ South Carolina
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Kent State Edge
Kent State +0.27
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
South Carolina Edge
South Carolina +10.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Kent State
Mark Carney #77
5–7 (42%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Clay Patterson
Yr 1
#67
DC
Cherokee Valeria
Yr 1
#68
South Carolina
Shane Beamer #45
33–30 (52%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Kendal Briles
Yr 1
#39
DC
Clayton White
Yr 3
#15
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓