South Carolina Gamecocks Face Vanderbilt Commodores in Crucial Week 11 College Football Matchup

The South Carolina Gamecocks are set to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in a significant Week 11 college football matchup on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The game, scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET at FirstBank Stadium, holds important implications for both teams as they vie for positions in the SEC standings and potentially the College Football Playoff rankings.

Vanderbilt, with a 6-3 overall record and 3-2 in the conference, is coming off a notable upset win over Auburn, where they triumphed as 8-point road underdogs. The Commodores are seeking to build on this momentum, despite the absence of defensive lineman Zaylin Wood and the probable status of starting receiver Quincy Skinner Jr.

South Carolina, with a 5-3 overall record and 3-3 in the conference, is on a strong run after an impressive 47-6 win over then-No. 10 Texas A&M. Freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers and senior running back Raheim Sanders have been key contributors to the Gamecocks’ success, with Sellers throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns and Sanders rushing for 144 yards and two scores against the Aggies.

The Gamecocks are favored by 6 points in the latest odds, with the over/under set at 45 points. South Carolina has a strong defensive team that could potentially contain Vanderbilt’s offense, led by quarterback Dorian Pavia. The Gamecocks have dominated this series, winning 15 consecutive games against the Commodores.

The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network, and fans can also stream it via FuboTV. For betting enthusiasts, the model at SportsLine has simulated the game 10,000 times and is leaning towards the over, while also suggesting one side of the spread as the better value.