South Carolina vs Texas A&M football kickoff time, odds, stream, radio, weather
South Carolina returns from its bye week looking to extend its three-game winning streak. The Gamecocks will have to do so against an SEC team they’ve never beaten.
USC faces Texas A&M Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Aggies are coming off of a bye of their own, and have lost their last two games.
The South Carolina State Fair is happening during the game as well, on the event’s second-to-last day.
What channel is the South Carolina game on?
Who: Texas A&M Aggies (3-3, 1-2) at South Carolina Gamecocks (4-2, 1-2)
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Williams-Brice Stadium (77,559) in Columbia, S.C.
TV: SEC Network
Stream: via ESPN app
On-air announce crew: Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (Analyst), Cole Cubelic (Sideline)
Radio: 107.5 FM in the Columbia area (Todd Ellis, play-by-play; Tommy Suggs, analyst; Jamar Nesbit, sideline) … See all the radio affiliates around South Carolina here.
Satellite radio: Sirius/XM 137 or 190
Series history: Texas A&M leads 8-0
Top storylines for the game
Gamecocks gunning for Bonham Trophy: The winner of the USC-Texas A&M game traditionally wins a trophy, but the Gamecocks haven’t had that honor just yet. A win on Saturday would allow South Carolina to beat the Aggies for the first time since the annual series began in 2014.
Beamer’s second chance at Aggies: The Gamecocks were throttled 44-14 last season in Shane Beamer’s first year. The game is projected to be much closer, and the momentum South Carolina holds gives it a chance at a different outcome.
Aggies’ difficult season: Texas A&M’s season got off to a difficult start with its infamous loss to Appalachian State. Injuries and other tough losses have the once-No. 6 team in the nation entering Saturday with a 3-3 record.
MarShawn Lloyd’s hot streak: Lloyd has picked up steam of late, with two 100-yard rushing games in his last three outings. The struggles on the ground were a talking point early in the season, but the Gamecocks have turned it around due to his play.
Texas A&M’s quarterback rotation: Haynes King was named the starting quarterback for the Aggies at the start of the season, but was replaced by Max Johnson. But Johnson’s injury opened the door for King to return against Alabama and nearly guide the Aggies to victory. Texas A&M quarterbacks have completed just 58.8% of their passes this season.
Buzz around USC: South Carolina’s three-game winning streak, highlighted by a win against Kentucky, has given the team a 4-2 record. Saturday’s game is a sellout. The team received votes in the last two Associated Press polls and needs just two more wins to reach bowl eligibility.
Weather forecast for Columbia, SC
Saturday will be mostly clear, with a game temperatures starting in the low 60s and finishing in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service.low near 48 degrees.
ESPN FPI game prediction
ESPN’s Football Power Index gives South Carolina a 46.3% chance to defeat the Aggies on Saturday.
Point spread
The Gamecocks are 3-point underdogs against Texas A&M. The over-under for points scored is 44.5. The closest game in the series’ history was a 26-23 Aggie win.
Week 8 SEC college football betting lines
Odds according to VegasInsider consensus.
Saturday, noon, UT Martin vs. Tennessee (N/A)
Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Ole Miss vs. LSU (-1.5)
Saturday, 4 p.m., Vanderbilt vs. Missouri (14)
Saturday, 7 p.m., Mississippi State vs. Alabama (-21)
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Texas A&M (-3) vs. South Carolina
Players to watch
Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina: Rattler’s accuracy has picked up in the last three games. He completed more than 70% of his passes in that span. He hasn’t thrown more than two touchdown passes in a game, but he’s led many scoring drives that have resulted in touchdowns.
MarShawn Lloyd, RB, South Carolina: Lloyd is up to nine offensive touchdowns this season. He has two 100-yard rushing games as well. Texas A&M’s rushing defense is the worst in the SEC, so look for Lloyd to get more opportunities Saturday.
Jardin Gilbert, DB, Texas A&M: Gilbert has two interceptions for the Aggies this year, including one in their last game against Alabama. He made the Pro Football Focus defensive team of the week for his efforts. He’ll likely be matched up on either Antwane Wells or Jalen Brooks, the Gamecocks’ best pass-catchers.
Evan Stewart, WR, Texas A&M: Stewart has been a reliable option for Texas A&M’s offense. He leads the team in yards and catches, with eight receptions and 106 yards against the Crimson Tide. The Gamecocks secondary will need to account for him and limit his opportunities through the air.
South Carolina 2022 football schedule
Sept. 3: South Carolina 35, Georgia State 14
Sept. 10: Arkansas 44, South Carolina 30
Sept. 17: Georgia 48, South Carolina 7
Sept. 24: South Carolina 56, Charlotte 20
Oct. 1: South Carolina 50, S.C. State 10
Oct. 8: South Carolina 24, Kentucky 14
Oct. 22: vs. Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Oct. 29: vs. Missouri, 4 p.m. (SEC Network)
Nov. 5: at Vanderbilt
Nov. 12: at Florida
Nov. 19: vs. Tennessee
Nov. 26: at Clemson
USC depth chart
——OFFENSE——
QB: Spencer Rattler (Luke Doty)
RB: MarShawn Lloyd (Juju McDowell —OR— Christian Beal-Smith)
TE1: Jaheim Bell (Nate Adkins)
TE2: Austin Stogner (Traveon Kenion)
WR1: Xavier Legette —OR—Antwane Wells
WR2: Ahmarean Brown —OR— Dakereon Joyner (Corey Rucker)
WR3: Jalen Brooks —OR— Josh Vann
LT: Jaylen Nichols OR Jakai Moore
LG: Vershon Lee (Trai Jones)
OC: Eric Douglas (Hank Manos)
RG: Jovaughn Gwyn (Wyatt Campbell)
RT: Dylan Wonnum (Tyshawn Wannamaker)
——DEFENSE——
DE1: Jordan Burch (Tyreek Johnson)
DE2: Gilbert Edmond OR Bryan Thomas Jr.
DT1: Zacch Pickens OR MJ Webb
DT2: Tonka Hemingway OR Alex Huntley
MLB: Sherrod Greene (Stone Blanton)
WLB: Brad Johnson (Debo Williams)
NICK: Cam Smith OR DQ Smith OR David Spaulding
CB1: Marcellas Dial (Kajuan Banks)
CB2: Darius Rush (O’Donnell Fortune)
SS: Nick Emmanwori (DQ Smith)
FS: Devonni Reed OR David Spaulding OR DQ Smith
——SPECIAL TEAMS——
PK: Mitch Jeter (Alex Herrera)
KO: Mitch Jeter (Alex Herrera)
P: Kai Kroeger (Alex Herrera)
LSN: Hunter Rogers (Matthew Bailey)
SSN: Hunter Rogers —OR— Matthew Bailey
H: Kai Kroeger (William Joyce)
KOR: Xavier Legette (Juju McDowell)
PR: Josh Vann (Ahmarean Brown)
