Preview the Sept. 27 matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Kentucky Wildcats with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

USC opened as 6-point favorites against Kentucky, according to the VegasInsider consensus line. The line moved to -5.5 points in favor of the Gamecocks early Saturday afternoon. ESPN’s Analytics’ matchup predictor gave USC a 57.8% chance to win.

South Carolina snapped a 2-game losing streak on Saturday night vs. Kentucky thanks to strong play on both sides of the ball.

South Carolina Gamecocks are getting a much needed bye week following a 35-13 win over Kentucky. This is a time for Shane Beamer's squad to get health

Now, after reaching their first bye week following a 35-13 win against Kentucky, the Gamecocks are 3-2 overall (1-1 in the SEC) and trending downward in bowl projections. USC would need to pick up three more regular-season wins against a tough slate to reach bowl eligibility.

South Carolina faces off with SEC rival Kentucky on Saturday. The Gamecocks have had the Wildcats’ number since Beamer took over the program. USC currently has a three-game win streak in the series and hasn’t lost at home to Kentucky since 2021.

South Carolina is trying to end a 2-game losing streak on Saturday night, and it will be dressed uniquely for the primetime occasion.

When we asked Kentucky backers on social media about their expectations for UK vs. USC, fears centered around Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers.