No. 11 LSU Hosts South Carolina as Previews Tilt Toward Tigers

Run-game struggles on both sides place outsized weight on LaNorris Sellers versus an LSU defense viewed as improved.

Overview

Kickoff is Saturday at 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network in Tiger Stadium, with South Carolina entering 3-2 (1-2 SEC) against the 11th-ranked Tigers.
Oddsmakers list LSU as a clear favorite (BetMGM: LSU -9.5, -350 ML, 44.5 total), and published predictions call for LSU wins of 27-17 (Greenville News) and 31-17 (LSU Wire).
Analysts cite LSU’s defensive rise (sixth in SEC total defense; top-five in SP+ per LSU Wire) and the Tiger Stadium environment, with a game plan focused on keeping Sellers in the pocket.
South Carolina’s upset chance centers on QB LaNorris Sellers’ elite athletic profile and downfield arm, plus pressure star Dylan Stewart (20 pressures per PFF) with added threats from CB Brandon Cisse and WR Nyck Harbor.
Both teams have underperforming rushing attacks, and availability notes include LSU WR Aaron Anderson questionable and DE Gabriel Reliford out, while South Carolina lists multiple offensive linemen and defensive backs as doubtful or questionable.