South Carolina State vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers Predictions October 10, 2026
South Carolina State will beat Charleston Southern 24-16 in the October 10 matchup, with its more productive recent passing performance providing the strongest reason to favor the visitors. Charleston Southern’s rushing production and defensive disruption make the projected margin less secure. Neither South Carolina State -6.5 (-113) nor the 41.5 total offers a strong enough edge for an actionable wager; the official recommendation is Pass.
South Carolina State vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers prediction and best bet
South Carolina State is the pick because its latest offensive performance offers a more convincing route to points. The visitors enter this game after scoring 31 against The Citadel, while Charleston Southern scored 10 against Gardner-Webb. Those results favor South Carolina State in the forecast, although performances against different opponents deserve cautious comparison.
The official betting recommendation is Pass. Charleston Southern has enough recent production on the ground and disruption on defense to challenge the projected eight-point margin. Picking South Carolina State to win is easier than finding a dependable advantage at South Carolina State -6.5 (-113).
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: South Carolina State at Charleston Southern Buccaneers, Saturday, October 10, 2026, college football.
Venue: Buccaneer Field.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: South Carolina State is 5-1 after its five-game winning streak ended against The Citadel. Charleston Southern is 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
SportsJaw spread: South Carolina State -6.5 (-113); Charleston Southern +6.5 (-113).