LSU vs. South Carolina: Predictions, odds and how to watch Saturday

As college football continues with a Week 3 Saturday full of action, excitement is building for the notable matchup between the 17th-ranked LSU Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks at the historic Williams-Brice Stadium.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier , coming off his first career start at Tiger Stadium, demonstrated his determination to help LSU bounce back from a tough loss in Week 1 with a standout performance in Week 2. Nussmeier completed 27 of 37 attempts for 302 yards and threw six touchdowns in the 44-21 victory over Nicholls.

The Gamecocks continued to show their strength with a 31-6 victory over Kentucky in Week 2, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers completing 10 of 14 attempts for 166 yards and two touchdowns against the Wildcats . South Carolina is a team to watch as they host the Tigers in the Week 3 "College GameDay" meeting.

Here is everything to know for one of the must-watch matchups of Week 3.

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College football 2024: LSU vs. South Carolina predictions

ESPN : LSU has a 51% chance to win

According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the LSU Tigers have a 51.5% chance to beat the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 3.

Doc Sports : Take the Tigers

Tony Sink writes: "Regarding scoring, the LSU Tigers are averaging 32.0 points per game. As a team they are averaging 90.5 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 113th in Division 1. The Tigers have earned 803 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, LSU has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 0 touchdown on the ground. LSU has tallied 45 first downs as a team, and they have committed 17 infractions for 140 yards."

College Football Network : LSU 30, South Carolina 20

Staff writes: "The Gamecocks are better than most thought they would be, and the Tigers haven’t looked as good as they can. It comes down to Nussmeier playing at a very high level. He shouldn’t be overwhelmed by the South Carolina crowd, will control the game, and has the weapons to hurt this Gamecocks defense that was surprisingly good against Kentucky. It won’t be easy, but LSU gets it done on the road."

College football 2024: LSU vs. South Carolina odds, lines:

The LSU Tigers are favorites to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks, according to the BetMGM college football odds .

Odds as of Wednesday

• Spread: LSU (-7)
• Moneylines: LSU (-275)
• Over/under: 50.5

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How to watch LSU vs. South Carolina:

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
• Where: Williams-Brice Stadium (Columbia, South Carolina)
• Time: Noon ET
• TV: ABC
• Stream: Fubo (free trial) | Sling TV | ESPN+

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