South Carolina Football has had its issues in the past against Tennessee. The Gamecocks had a losing streak vs the Vols that spanned from 1992 until 2004. After they broke that streak, they have been able to win 8 games in the series. However, in recent years they have had struggles on "Rocky Top", dropping three of the last four there.
South Carolina sits at 3-2, but is still winless in SEC play. Tennessee is 3-2 on the season, their two losses are to a surprisingly good Pitt team and on the road at Florida. However, the Vols are coming off their most complete game of the year as they routed Mizzou 62-24. The Gamecocks and Vols will kick at noon Saturday inside Neyland Stadium
On Wednesday, both South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer and Tennessee's head man Josh Heupel spoke during the SEC teleconference. Despite being 3-2, Tennessee has outscored opponents a combined 73-13 in the 1st quarter.
Coach Josh Heupel commented Wednesday on his team's ability to start strong. Shane Beamer spoke on Tennessee's up tempo offense and his concerns with that. (Both Coaches comments are below)