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South Carolina’s offense looked far better than its final numbers against N.C. State, which is probably a good sign. Mizzou’s defense got knocked around a good bit by a pretty OK FCS team.
Overall the Tigers defense wasn’t great last year and might well be worse this season. The Gamecocks should be able to move the ball and could be in position to get the running game going after tough sledding against the Wolfpack (N.C. State’s defense is quite strong, especially against the run).
But on the other side, the Tigers offense might not be as good as its gaudy numbers, 815 yards and 72 points, in the opener.