Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Predictions October 24, 2026
Tennessee will beat South Carolina 27-24 in our forecast for Oct. 24, with the Volunteers’ defensive performance against Alabama supplying the strongest reason to favor them. Holding Alabama to 201 yards gives Tennessee a credible path to another win, but South Carolina’s home field, bye week and recent victory temper the edge. Neither supplied market offers a compelling wager; the official recommendation is Pass.
Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks prediction and best bet
Tennessee gets the pick in a close game, with low confidence. Its 26-10 victory over Alabama on Oct. 17 offers a concrete reason to trust the Volunteers’ defense. The caution is how much of that result depended on four forced turnovers. Expecting another four takeaways would put too much weight on one afternoon.
The best betting decision is Pass. Tennessee +1.5 (-125) offers a small cushion, but picking the Volunteers to win does not automatically make that price attractive. South Carolina’s 38-19 victory at Florida and subsequent bye give the home team a credible counterargument. The total requires a separate judgment, and it also falls short of a wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks, Oct. 24, 2026, in the 2026 college football season.
Venue: Williams-Brice Stadium.
Broadcast: The Oct. 13 report listed ESPN or SEC Network, with the final network assignment still pending.
Records: Tennessee Volunteers 6-1; South Carolina Gamecocks 2-3.
SportsJaw spreads: Tennessee +1.5 (-125); South Carolina -1.5 (-106). Moneylines: Tennessee -105; South Carolina -114.