Is South Carolina the team that squeaked by Old Dominion or savaged Kentucky? Probably smack-dab in between, which sets up LSU for a cover. Garrett Nussmeier is the much superior QB, with eight TD throws in two outings. Will Campbell and Emery Jones are the most talented pair of OTs in the land. They should negate the Gamecocks' pass rush and contribute to enough scoring for the Tigers to outpoint Carolina's mediocre offense.

Through their first two games the South Carolina Gamecocks point spreads have been way off. Their first game as nearly three touchdown favorites against Old Dominion they were almost upset, and last week they trounced Kentucky as nine point underdogs. Look for LSU to show up on both sides of the football as they finally showcase their true potential, and the number to be off on Gamecocks games for a third straight week.

I don't remember the last time LSU beat South Carolina but I do know is the last two meetings were both won by LSU by 21 points or more and I've got LSU winning the last five meetings dating back to 2007. But South Carolina has something that can beat LSU for the first time in ages starting with freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers who's protected by four returning starters on the offensive line. That was good enough to beat Kentucky 31-6. And they've got a pretty fierce defense led by six returning starters. I think the home crowd gets excited and lead the team to a big win. Gamecocks to win.

The Gamecocks boast one of the most formidable defensive lines in the SEC, with freshman Dylan Stewart leading the charge. They lead the conference in sacks after two games, which will create a lot of havoc on LSU's quarterback. The Gamecocks have a 2-0 record and are coming off an impressive 31-6 win over Kentucky. The Tigers have looked vulnerable, as they suffered a loss to USC and faced difficulties against FCS Nicholls State. Their pass defense success rate is currently ranked 105th nationally at 66%. After playing their starters for an extended period against Nicholls State, the Tigers are dealing with injuries and feeling the effects of the shortened week. This will be LSU's third game in 13 days.

Brian Kelly's tenure with the Tigers suggest this is a great bounce-back spot from their Week 0 loss to USC. They had a chance to sharpen up in a 44-21 win over Nicholls last week and should be prepared for a strong performance against a South Carolina club that could be in for a letdown following its upset road win over Kentucky.

Not sure why LSU should be giving 7.5 after two rather mediocre games to start the season and this being the Tigers' first true road game. The Gamecocks have looked much better so far with wins over Old Dominion and at Kentucky. If the USC fans weren't going to be fired up enough, ESPN GameDay will be in Columbia for the first time since 2014. LSU hasn't visited there since 2008, which is crazy for a conference foe. Led by edge rushers Kyle Kennard and Dylan Stewart, USC's defense has shined in the early going. The Gamecocks have recorded 10 sacks for 78 lost yards along with eight quarterback hurries over their first two games.