Tennessee at South Carolina Week 8 College Football Matchup Tennessee at South Carolina Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC · Turf · 80,250 cap
Tennessee✈ 214 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.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Tennessee
31
South Carolina
25
P&R Line Tennessee -6.5
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Tennessee has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tennessee entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Tennessee wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Tennessee wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Tennessee · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 South Carolina Coming off BYE
Tennessee 2026 Schedule
Tennessee's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tennessee vs Furman-32
Sat 9/12Tennessee at Georgia Tech-7
Sat 9/19Tennessee vs Kennesaw State-22
Sat 9/26Tennessee vs Texas+9.5
Sat 10/3Tennessee vs Auburn-8.5
Sat 10/10Tennessee at Arkansas-11
Sat 10/17Tennessee vs Alabama-1
Sat 10/24Tennessee at South Carolina-6.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Tennessee vs Kentucky-16.5
Sat 11/14Tennessee at Texas A&M+5
Sat 11/21Tennessee vs LSU-1
Sat 11/28Tennessee at Vanderbilt-5.5
South Carolina 2026 Schedule
South Carolina's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5South Carolina vs Kent State-26
Sat 9/12South Carolina vs Towson-28.5
Sat 9/19South Carolina vs Mississippi State-7
Sat 9/26South Carolina at Alabama+13
Sat 10/3South Carolina vs Kentucky-7
Sat 10/10South Carolina at Florida+4
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24South Carolina vs Tennessee+6.5
Sat 10/31South Carolina at Oklahoma+15.5
Sat 11/7South Carolina vs Texas A&M+9.5
Sat 11/14South Carolina at Arkansas-1.5
Sat 11/21South Carolina vs Georgia+18
Sat 11/28South Carolina at Clemson+5.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Tennessee PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Tennessee
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Tennessee
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Tennessee
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Tennessee #5
+0.417
South Carolina #109
+0.263
Tennessee Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Tennessee #19
+0.668
South Carolina #109
+0.393
Tennessee Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Tennessee #19
0.184
South Carolina #61
0.160
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Tennessee Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Tennessee #9
+7.837
South Carolina #134
+6.700
Tennessee Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Tennessee #5
+0.923
South Carolina #118
+0.817
Tennessee Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Tennessee #92
71.8
South Carolina #128
73.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tennessee Edge
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
Tennessee Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Tennessee #17
14.6
South Carolina #41
5.3
Offense Rating
Tennessee #22
21.0
South Carolina #36
18.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Tennessee #13
6.4
South Carolina #45
13.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tennessee Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Tennessee #19
1.50
South Carolina #118
0.55
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Tennessee #75
1.08
South Carolina #67
0.91
Tennessee +0.96
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? Tennessee Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Tennessee #31
63.8
South Carolina #52
40.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Tennessee #15
23.5
South Carolina #78
40.8
Tennessee +23.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Tennessee
Josh Heupel #9
45–20 (69%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Joey Halzle Yr 3 #4
DC Jim Knowles Yr 1 #7
Staff Rating
4.26 #2
South Carolina
Shane Beamer #45
33–30 (52%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Kendal Briles Yr 1 #39
DC Clayton White Yr 3 #15
Staff Rating
3.31 #25
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