Being an also-ran in the SEC sounds like a rough gig, right? South Carolina knows it, coming off a brutal 4-8 season where they barely mustered 22.7 points and 336 yards per game last year. But hold up! After dropping a massive 57-0 shut-out on Kent State in Week 1, the Gamecocks are looking like a completely different beast, and this Week 2 matchup against FCS Towson isn’t going to be pretty for the visitors.
South Carolina’s Offense Is Ready to Explode
Remember how South Carolina absolutely crushed Coastal Carolina in Week 13 last year, racking up an absurd 579 yards and 56 points? Or that Week 1 dismantling of Kent State? When the Gamecocks play an inferior opponent in a paycheck game, they go full Cobra Kai, showing zero mercy. We are talking about LaNorris Sellers scoring four or more touchdowns and hitting 30-plus fantasy points, firmly planting him in CFF QB1 territory. You gotta start him. Keep your eyes peeled for rising star wide receiver Nyck Harbor too, because he is absolutely grabbing two long touchdowns and clearing the 20-fantasy-point mark with ease.
Why the pedal-to-the-metal approach? Head Coach Shane Beamer’s seat is getting warm, plain and simple. That means he is keeping his starters in and letting them cook. You can expect major fantasy production from South Carolina’s starting offense before they face SEC foe Mississippi State next weekend. This isn’t just about a win, it’s about making a statement.
Clemson’s Redemption Arc Starts Now
Woof, Clemson’s opening game was rough. That 51-10 evisceration at the hands of LSU and their new head coach Lane Kiffin? Cataclysmic, to be honest. It definitely brought up questions about whether Dabo Swinney can keep up in the new era of college football. But this week? This is a classic “get right” spot against Georgia Southern. Now, GaSo’s offense is no joke, averaging 28 points per game and ranking top-50 nationally in EPA/Play and success rate. They can put up points.
However, GaSo also rolled out one of the worst defenses in the entire country last season, ranking 135th in EPA/Rush and 122nd in 20-plus yard plays allowed. Ouch. Clemson’s going to be forced to press the pedal-to-the-metal and get that winning mindset back before welcoming Bill Belichick’s UNC defense to Memorial Stadium in Week 3. Expect starting running back Gideon Davidson to punch in two touchdowns and clear 100 rushing yards. Superstar wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. is also clearing 100 yards receiving with another score. Georgia Southern’s pesky offense will likely keep Clemson’s starters in through the third quarter, which also means a long touchdown reception for wide receiver TJ Moore. All three of Clemson’s top playmakers are finding the end zone after getting smothered by DC Blake Baker’s LSU defense, as the Tigers try to reclaim their offensive identity heading into ACC play.
Need a spark for your fantasy squad? Don’t be afraid to grab a free-agent QB and immediately plug him into your starting lineup for Week 2, especially if his team is playing an overmatched opponent. Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz is rostered in just 6% of leagues, but he exploded for over 35 points against Ole Miss, and the Cardinals are playing FCS Villanova on Friday night. Florida’s Aaron Philo threw three touchdowns and ran for another in Week 1. The Gators hav
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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