I'm calling it...

[Piscis]

Carolina beats OU this Saturday. Here is why:

1. OU has not beaten a ranked opponent all season. The one ranked opponent they faced destroyed them.
2. If not for bad officiating (acknowledged by the SEC for its errors) OU would have likely lost to Auburn.
3. Venables has proven himself to not be a good head coach.
4. Mateer's injury is obviously not healed and is affecting his throwing and fear of aggravating the injury prevents him from being a true running threat.

The OU defense is better than it has been but it isn't dominant. I think Carolina can move the ball and score unless they shoot themselves in the foot.

24-10 Carolina

 

[Lurker123]

Carolina beats OU this Saturday. Here is why:

1. OU has not beaten a ranked opponent all season. The one ranked opponent they faced destroyed them.
2. If not for bad officiating (acknowledged by the SEC for its errors) OU would have likely lost to Auburn.
3. Venables has proven himself to not be a good head coach.
4. Mateer's injury is obviously not healed and is affecting his throwing and fear of aggravating the injury prevents him from being a true running threat.

The OU defense is better than it has been but it isn't dominant. I think Carolina can move the ball and score unless they shoot themselves in the foot.

24-10 Carolina

I like it.

I see a low scoring, defensive battle. One TO or ST mishap could be the difference.

I would think a one score game.

 

[Evilchicken]

No. I have no hope left.

OU 28, SC 17

 

[18IsTheMan]

We will not win if the OL play does not significantly improve.

 

[muscleknight]

Carolina beats OU this Saturday. Here is why:

1. OU has not beaten a ranked opponent all season. The one ranked opponent they faced destroyed them.
2. If not for bad officiating (acknowledged by the SEC for its errors) OU would have likely lost to Auburn.
3. Venables has proven himself to not be a good head coach.
4. Mateer's injury is obviously not healed and is affecting his throwing and fear of aggravating the injury prevents him from being a true running threat.

The OU defense is better than it has been but it isn't dominant. I think Carolina can move the ball and score unless they shoot themselves in the foot.

24-10 Carolina

Our OL is shooting ICBM's at their feet

 

[JohnnySolo]

OL play will improve if they don't let guys through the line unblocked. Too many times they are looking to double team or look confused letting a DL run untouched to the QB. Also need help from the RB. And maybe throw a RB screen or 2 in there. Geez keep the DC honest and not just blitz or send additional LB.

 

[Piscis]

We will not win if the OL play does not significantly improve.

If they will simply get in the way, just a little bit, I think that will be enough.

 

[92Pony]

I fear their D will suffocate us. 27-6

Now, if SE is able to rally the troops, and inspire and/or improve the OL play, I could see a 24-21 type of game, going either way.

 

[1Harleyhog]

I will be surprised if our offense scores a td. Hope I am wrong

 

[Skuddy]

I think the OL improves just enough under new tutelage to make a slight difference and the D holds on.

17 - 13 Cocks

 

[Go Gamecocks]

 

[Go Gamecocks]

Upset time!

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

Carolina beats OU this Saturday. Here is why:

1. OU has not beaten a ranked opponent all season. WE HAVEN'T EITHER The one ranked opponent they faced destroyed them.
2. If not for bad officiating (acknowledged by the SEC for its errors) OU would have likely lost to Auburn. Likely, but didn't
3. Venables has proven himself to not be a good head coach. NEITHER HAS BEAMER
4. Mateer's injury is obviously not healed and is affecting his throwing and fear of aggravating the injury prevents him from being a true running threat. Running ? Not Throwing threat ?

The OU defense is better than it has been but it isn't dominant. I think Carolina can move the ball and score unless they shoot themselves in the foot.

24-10 Carolina

 

[Lurker123]

I will be surprised if our offense scores a td. Hope I am wrong

We usually have a pretty decent 1st series that carries into a second series. I think its the 2nd or 3rd offensive TD that I'm worried about.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

We usually have a pretty decent 1st series that carries into a second series. I think its the 2nd or 3rd offensive TD that I'm worried about.

What happened to those punt returns we had earlier?

 

[Piscis]

What happened to those punt returns we had earlier?

Beamer hasn't called another one since VT. The announcers in that game acted like Beamer called the punt return td on the re kick.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

Beamer hasn't called another one since VT. The announcers in that game acted like Beamer called the punt return td on the re kick.

That's funny.

 

[KingWard]

As I stated earlier in the week, I could see it. It might be the last time I can see it in the SEC this year.

 

[gamecock stock]

I think a lot of us would not be surprised to see Carolina win.

 

[SouthernBelly]

Excellent post for some conspiring.

Stated a couple times elsewhere that an upset win is on the table at some point in a conference game. OU is the most likely candidate so let’s say it happens, it still looks like a 5-7 year.

Losing to SC has been a death knell for opposing coaches (full disclosure I don’t recall who outside of UF Muschamp, maybe y’all can help me out here). This would not get Venebles fired but would be a big contribution to pushing him out if they have another season around .500. In that event, if they give him 2026, if he doesn’t get at least 8 wins he’s probably done.

Beamer is getting a 2026 no matter what. But another sub .500 season and he should (emphasis on should) be gone. If there’s not a 2026 version of 2024 LaNorris Sellers then it’s another losing season.

Which means this game could be the catalyst to get Venables to Columbia as DC under the next HC.

I didn’t really have time for all that.

 

[LonesomeRooster]

Carolina beats OU this Saturday. Here is why:

1. OU has not beaten a ranked opponent all season. The one ranked opponent they faced destroyed them.
2. If not for bad officiating (acknowledged by the SEC for its errors) OU would have likely lost to Auburn.
3. Venables has proven himself to not be a good head coach.
4. Mateer's injury is obviously not healed and is affecting his throwing and fear of aggravating the injury prevents him from being a true running threat.

The OU defense is better than it has been but it isn't dominant. I think Carolina can move the ball and score unless they shoot themselves in the foot.

24-10 Carolina

I will be watching the oline. If they can eliminate the mistakes (penalties) and give us room to run the ball I see us winning.

 

[18IsTheMan]

I think we blew our shot at an upset against LSU.

 

[LonesomeRooster]

Excellent post for some conspiring.

Stated a couple times elsewhere that an upset win is on the table at some point in a conference game. OU is the most likely candidate so let’s say it happens, it still looks like a 5-7 year.

Losing to SC has been a death knell for opposing coaches (full disclosure I don’t recall who outside of UF Muschamp, maybe y’all can help me out here). This would not get Venebles fired but would be a big contribution to pushing him out if they have another season around .500. In that event, if they give him 2026, if he doesn’t get at least 8 wins he’s probably done.

Beamer is getting a 2026 no matter what. But another sub .500 season and he should (emphasis on should) be gone. If there’s not a 2026 version of 2024 LaNorris Sellers then it’s another losing season.

Which means this game could be the catalyst to get Venables to Columbia as DC under the next HC.

I didn’t really have time for all that.

Spurrier was responsible for Fulmer getting the heave ho at Tenn. Maybe Hoke at Michigan and Pellini at Nebraska too.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

OU is the most likely candidate so...

I remember Tennessee being the most unlikely candidate. It's football so one never knows.

 

[South Mountain GCock]

We usually have a pretty decent 1st series that carries into a second series. I think its the 2nd or 3rd offensive TD that I'm worried about.

Yep, seems like there is input from other people for the first series of each game. The rest of the play calling is Shula.

 

[atlanta cock#]

No. I have no hope left.

OU 28, SC 17

We're not scoring 17. Not without 2 defensive scores.

 

[Jhstans86]

Carolina beats OU this Saturday. Here is why:

1. OU has not beaten a ranked opponent all season. The one ranked opponent they faced destroyed them.
2. If not for bad officiating (acknowledged by the SEC for its errors) OU would have likely lost to Auburn.
3. Venables has proven himself to not be a good head coach.
4. Mateer's injury is obviously not healed and is affecting his throwing and fear of aggravating the injury prevents him from being a true running threat.

The OU defense is better than it has been but it isn't dominant. I think Carolina can move the ball and score unless they shoot themselves in the foot.

24-10 Carolina

That’s quite a score prediction lol

 

[Piscis]

Excellent post for some conspiring.

Stated a couple times elsewhere that an upset win is on the table at some point in a conference game. OU is the most likely candidate so let’s say it happens, it still looks like a 5-7 year.

Losing to SC has been a death knell for opposing coaches (full disclosure I don’t recall who outside of UF Muschamp, maybe y’all can help me out here). This would not get Venebles fired but would be a big contribution to pushing him out if they have another season around .500. In that event, if they give him 2026, if he doesn’t get at least 8 wins he’s probably done.

Beamer is getting a 2026 no matter what. But another sub .500 season and he should (emphasis on should) be gone. If there’s not a 2026 version of 2024 LaNorris Sellers then it’s another losing season.

Which means this game could be the catalyst to get Venables to Columbia as DC under the next HC.

I didn’t really have time for all that.

A loss to Carolina and OU likely drops out of the top 25. This was supposed to be the season Venables put it all together at OU and they at least competed for the SEC and a playoff spot. A loss to a 3-3 South Carolina and being out of the top might be enough to seal Venables fate. We are really their last game where they will be fully expected to win. After us; they have Ole Miss, Tenn, Bama, Missouri and LSU. A loss to us and they have to win 3 of those to have 8 wins on the season.

I doubt Venables would come to Carolina.

 

[SouthernBelly]

I remember Tennessee being the most unlikely candidate. It's football so one never knows.

Yeah, the insanity of college football is why I think an upset happens in general.

 

[Uscg1984]

Spurrier was responsible for Fulmer getting the heave ho at Tenn. Maybe Hoke at Michigan and Pellini at Nebraska too.

Don't forget John Cooper's loss to Holtz and Ryan Brewer in our first Outback Bowl. Buckeye fans decided that was the last straw for him.

 

[DeBoer31]

We will not win if the OL play does not significantly improve.

I think we will see improvement from the OL this week and most weeks going forward.

 

[18IsTheMan]

I think we will see improvement from the OL this week and most weeks going forward.

I sure hope you're right.

My fear is we'll see SLIGHT improvement and Beamer will just give the job to Elliott full time instead of going out for a serious OL coach.

Now if Elliott can step in make it a night and day difference, that's ok with me then. To keep Elliott permanently, I'd want to see week-over-week improvement the rest of the way.

 

[JohnnySolo]

What is our average points per game? I would deviate from that much.

 

[bayrooster]

What is our average points per game? I would deviate from that much.

That would be 22.

 

[Lurker123]

That would be 22.

What is our average offensive points per game? We should mark deviations from that data point.

 

[Sparklecity]

 

[sclawman77]

Nope

 

[Legal_fowl]

Mike Shula:

 

[Harvard Gamecock]

 

[atlanta cock#]

They stuffed us numerous times today when we only needed 1 yard. We've never done that. In fact, we couldn't even do that against SC State this year. Partly because we've never played against an offense that is as inept as ours.