Breaking down Texas A&M football vs. South Carolina, position by position

Here's how Texas A&M football matches up with the Gamecocks, and where each team can find the advantage.
Oct 28, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Amari Daniels (4) runs against South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Amari Daniels (4) runs against South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images / Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
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South Carolina passing offense vs. Texas A&M passing defense

LaNorris Sellers is a very talented quarterback, but the Aggies have actually done a great job of making opponent pass games pretty inconsistent. They've been prone to giving up the big play at times, but Carolina doesn't appear to have a guy that can be a home-run threat like that. Josh Simon is a reliable weapon underneath at TE, and Mazeo Bennett can make some plays, but the Aggie corners should have a good day.

Advantage: Texas A&M by 4

South Carolina rushing offense vs. Texas A&M rushing defense

This is the key matchup on this side of the ball. If you can shut down South Carolina's run game, you can defeat them pretty soundly. The Aggies have one of the most efficient rush defenses in the conference and are playing some really great football there right now. This is the most intimidating front the Gamecocks have yet played, and I think A&M wins this matchup soundly.

Advantage: Texas A&M by 3

South Carolina pass protection vs. Texas A&M pass rush

For as solid as Carolina's pass rush is, their pass pro equals it out by how horrendous it is. The Gamecocks are dead last in the nation in sack rate allowed, and it's not particularly close. USC allows sacks on 15.31% of pass plays; OU is second-worst in the nation at 12.03%.

Sellers has a tendency to cough the ball up when being sacked, as well, so look for a big sack-fumble play in this game to benefit the Aggies. This is a decided advantage for the Maroon and White.

Advantage: Texas A&M by 4

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