No. 11 Tennessee squares off against South Carolina in SEC play

The University of Tennessee, No. 11 in the standings, will face off against South Carolina, currently ranked No. 12, in an upcoming SEC football game on October 24 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Tennessee enters the matchup with a record of 6-1, while South Carolina sits at 3-3. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN.

In their most recent game, Tennessee defeated Alabama 26-10 on October 17. Quarterback George MacIntyre was instrumental, completing 21-of-31 passes for 197 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. Running back DeSean Bishop contributed 159 rushing yards on 32 carries, scoring two touchdowns. Wide receiver Mike Matthews added 85 receiving yards on seven catches.

South Carolina, on the other hand, triumphed over Florida 38-19 on October 10. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers was South Carolina's leading performer, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Fullback Matthew Fuller added 52 rushing yards and two receptions for 19 yards. Wide receiver Nyck Harbor had 278 receiving yards on 17 catches, securing one touchdown.

Defensively, Tennessee ranks 15th in the FBS for third down conversion defense, allowing opponents to convert on 30.8% of third down attempts. Conversely, South Carolina is ranked 99th in the FBS in turnover margin, with a -3 differential compared to Tennessee's 34th-ranked +3 margin. South Carolina's red zone defense is the worst in the FBS, permitting opponents to score on 93.8% of their trips inside the 20-yard line.

Conversely, Tennessee's red zone offense is among the best, converting on 95.7% of their red zone opportunities.