9) SC State @ South Carolina
Saturday, Sept. 6 | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+/SECN+
South Carolina may not have dominated in Week 1, but that could be because Virginia Tech looks a lot more competitive than expected entering the 2025 season. Still, the Gamecocks managed to cover the spread, while keeping the Hokies' offense out of the end zone. Between Shane Beamer's Heisman candidate on offense and the fact that the defense looks to be just as dominant, the hype surrounding South Carolina continues to grow. Entering Week 2, expect the Gamecocks to dominate in their home opener.
Prediction: South Carolina 63, SC State 3
