KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) While there is sense Tennessee shouldn't have much trouble beating South Carolina on Saturday, this annual series' recent history tells a much different story.
The last three games between these teams have been decided by a total of eight points. South Carolina won 38-35 in 2012 when Jadeveon Clowney sacked delivered a sack and forced a fumble with Tennessee in the red zone in the final minute. Tennessee won in overtime last season and on a field goal as time expired in 2013.
All those dramatic finishes mean nobody's taking anything for granted this week even with Tennessee (4-4, 2-3 SEC) entering Saturday's game as a 17-point favorite.