South Carolina vs Coastal Carolina: Predictions, Odds, and More

Updating odds and giving predictions as the Gamecocks return home to take on the Chanticleers on Saturday afternoon.

Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) and teammates celebrate a Harbor fumble recovery against the Alabama Crimson Tide on a punt in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Back home for the first time since October 25, South Carolina will have their annual "Salute the Troops" game against Coastal Carolina. This will be the first time the two schools have met since 2018, just the third meeting all time between the two programs. Will South Carolina end a five game losing streak? The staff at South Carolina Gamecocks on SI gives their thoughts.

Preview

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Jawarn Howell (22) during warm ups at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images | Butch Dill-Imagn Images

After losing in heartbreaking fashion last weekend in College Station, the Gamecocks return home for the final two games of the season after missing out on bowl season. South Carolina squares off with Coastal Carolina for just the third time in program history. In the last matchup between the two schools, Jake Bently threw for 250 yards and four touchdowns. Rico Dowdle was the team's leading rusher with 105 yards and a score. Overall South Carolina outgained Coastal Carolina that day 557 yards to to 238 and won the turnover battle (1-0) on the way to a 45-19 victory in Columbia.

Coastal Carolina is a 6-4 football team and 3-1 in their last four games. In three of their four losses this season, Coastal failed to score more than seven points, averaging 4.6 points per game in those losses.

Odds:

South Carolina remains the big 23.5-point favorites in this matchup, odds according to FanDuel. Odds have not shifted since Monday.

Predictions:

Alex Joyce: South Carolina 41, Coastal Carolina 13

In their lone game against a Power Four opponent, Coastal Carolina failed to gain 300 total yards of offense and ended up losing that one 48-7 to Virginia on the road. In their four losses on the year, they have given up 44.5 points per game, 311.5 passing yards per game, and 243 rushing yards in those losses. South Carolina will be able to exploit this Chaticleers defense on Saturday in both the run and pass game. Defensively they will have to watch out for the run game which is an area Coastal will want to establish. On top of that, Clayton White's defense should be able to come away with at least one takeaway this week as Coastal is prone to put the ball in harm's way. It's been a few weeks since South Carolina has found themselves leaving the day with a victory, but that will turn around this weekend before a home date with rival Clemson next week.

Joey Walraven: South Carolina 27, Coastal Carolina 3

It's been a rough season for the Gamecocks. With Clemson next week, it's paramount Shane Beamer's squad finds their stride if they want to defeat their arch rivals. This is the perfect week to do so. I look for the Gamecocks to focus on running the ball, as the Chanticleers are one of the worst run defenses in the country. I expect the Gamecocks to impose their will and run away with a dominant win and the defense to play lights out, forcing several sacks and turnovers.

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