South Carolina averages 45 points per game under Kendal Briles, with Matt Fuller emerging as a rushing threat. After two games against Kent State and Towson, the Gamecocks scored 34 in a loss to Mississippi State; the preview projects 21–24 points against Alabama.
Quarterback LaNorris Sellers has 648 passing yards, a 62.8% completion rate, 7.5 yards per attempt, five touchdowns and three interceptions so far this season. He has also rushed for 172 yards on 23 carries. Fuller has 272 rushing yards at 7.2 yards per carry and 93 receiving yards.
Briles replaced Mike Shula and has emphasized rushing and shorter passes, shifting from an offense that relied heavily on big plays last year. The writer says South Carolina failed to convert enough red-zone opportunities against Mississippi State. Alabama allowed 22 points in last season’s meeting; the preview suggests Sellers’ scrambles and deep passes could produce a couple of scores.
