South Carolina Gamecocks defeat Tennessee Volunteers 27-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Tennessee Volunteers 24, South Carolina Gamecocks 27
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Tennessee Volunteers 27-24 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 51 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks final score and game recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks led 14-0 after the first quarter. The Tennessee Volunteers won the second quarter 21-3 to lead 21-17 at halftime. The South Carolina Gamecocks outscored the Tennessee Volunteers 10-3 in the second half. They came back from a 4-point halftime deficit.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- DeSean Bishop (Tennessee Volunteers): 32 carries for 120 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- George MacIntyre (Tennessee Volunteers): 16/23 passing for 136 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 18 carries for 96 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 18/32 passing for 210 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks?
The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 3 points.
The spread opened and closed at South Carolina Gamecocks -2.5.
Did Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 51 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 0.5. 38 of the 51 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 50.5.
How did AiQ's Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the South Carolina Gamecocks to win at -135, a win (+$74.07 on a $100 bet).
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Tennessee Volunteers won the first half, paying +102.
- South Carolina Gamecocks team total 26.5: the over, paying -113, with 27 scored.
- First-half total 25.5: the over, paying -112, with 38 points scored.
- Tennessee Volunteers team total 24.5: the under, paying -128, with 24 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first quarter, paying -130.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -140, with 14 points scored.
- First-half spread: Tennessee Volunteers +0.5 covered, paying -112.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tennessee Volunteers at +110 and the South Carolina Gamecocks at -135. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the South Carolina Gamecocks a 55% favorite. The South Carolina Gamecocks won as the favorite at -135: $74.07 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the best price before the game was -130 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tennessee Volunteers 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times.
This result left the South Carolina Gamecocks 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
What's next for Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Gamecocks?
Next for the Tennessee Volunteers: the Kentucky Wildcats at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the South Carolina Gamecocks: at the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, October 31, 2026.