South Carolina Gamecocks Considerable Betting Favorite in Week One vs Virginia Tech

The South Carolina Gamecocks are a considerable betting favorite in week one vs Virginia Tech.

Nov 23, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer directs his team against the Wofford Terriers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The South Carolina Gamecocks are a considerable betting favorite in week one vs Virginia Tech.

While there is still a little over a month left before the first week of college football kicks off, it's never too early to start taking a peek at each team's week one matchup. The South Carolina Gamecocks will open their season with a neutral-site matchup against Virginia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia.

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer has lengthy ties with the Virginia Tech football program. He played there as a wide receiver and a long snapper from 1995-1999. He also coached with the program as the assistant head coach and running backs coach from 2011-2015. His father, Frank Beamer, was a long-time head coach at Virginia Tech, as he held that position from 1987-2015.

The Gamecocks come into this season with some rather high expectations. Last year, they finished the year with a 9-4 record and were on the doorstep of potentially making the college football playoff. Now heading into 2025, with LaNorris Sellers at quarterback, a good number of people expect the Gamecocks to be fighting for a playoff spot yet again.

With that said, the expectation is that South Carolina will handle Virginia Tech, at least according to Fan Duel. Right now, South Carolina is listed as a 9.5-point favorite over the Hokies. The over/under for the game is set at 46.5 total points.

It's important for the Gamecocks to get off to a hot start this season, as they have a tough schedule in the back half of the season. Those matchups include opponents like LSU, Texas A&M, Alabama, Ole Miss and Clemson.

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