A fun Gator Bowl is set for Friday afternoon when the #21 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-4) battle the #19 South Carolina Gamecocks (8-4). Notre Dame is appearing in their 41st bowl game and will look to improve on their 18-21 record – one game was vacated. South Carolina is making their 25th appearance and have a 10-14 record. Below is my college football pick for Notre Dame vs South Carolina.
Notre Dame vs South Carolina Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | South Carolina +2.5 |
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This game will be played at TIAA Bank Field at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Why Bet South Carolina +2.5
✅ South Carolina is 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games played.
✅ The Gamecocks have won seven of their last nine games.
✅ Notre Dame is 2-5 ATS in their last seven December games.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
South Carolina Gamecocks
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| ND | Passing | SC |
|---|---|---|
| 17.9 | CMP | 17.1 |
| 28 | ATT | 30.7 |
| 63.9 | CMP% | 55.8 |
| 197.3 | Y/G | 194.1 |
| 7 | Y/A | 6.3 |
| 1.3 | TD/G | 0.8 |
Defense/Offense
| ND | Passing | SC |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | CMP | 15.4 |
| 27.4 | ATT | 24.9 |
| 47.8 | CMP% | 62.1 |
| 148.6 | Y/G | 198.2 |
| 5.4 | Y/A | 8 |
| 0.7 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| ND | Rushing | SC |
|---|---|---|
| 35.9 | ATT | 35.9 |
| 214.8 | Y/G | 107.2 |
| 6.0 | Y/A | 3.0 |
| 3.3 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
| ND | Rushing | SC |
|---|---|---|
| 36.3 | ATT | 43.8 |
| 126.0 | Y/G | 180.7 |
| 3.5 | Y/A | 4.1 |
| 0.6 | TD/G | 2.0 |
Special Teams
| ND | Special Teams | SC |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | Punts-GM | 4.3 |
| 40.4 | Punt Avg | 47.4 |
| 1.0 | Kick Ret GM | 1.0 |
| 18.1 | Kick Ret Avg | 17.3 |
| 1.7 | Punt Ret GM | 1.7 |
| 6.1 | Punt Ret Avg | 7.9 |
Betting Trends
| ND | Betting Trends | SC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 35.33 | Avg Score | 33.33 |
| 23.33 | Avg Opp Score | 35.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 34.33 | Avg Score | 34.33 |
| 31.33 | Avg Opp Score | 28.33 |
| ND | Betting Trends | SC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 36.4 | Avg Score | 29.6 |
| 21.6 | Avg Opp Score | 31.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 35.2 | Avg Score | 41.8 |
| 29.2 | Avg Opp Score | 23 |
| ND | Betting Trends | SC |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 33.7 | Avg Score | 31.5 |
| 21.4 | Avg Opp Score | 27.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 33.2 | Avg Score | 31 |
| 22.6 | Avg Opp Score | 24.5 |
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last time out, Notre Dame visited #6 USC and were beaten 38-27. The Trojans led 10-0 after the first quarter and maintained that 10-point advantage, 17-7, at the half. Both teams kept exchanging touchdowns until the last minute of the game, meaning USC earned a double-digit victory.
Drew Pyne went 23/26 for 318 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception on the night. Michael Mayer had eight catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, Notre Dame allowed 436 total yards and did not force any USC turnovers.
Through 12 games, Notre Dame is scoring 30.7 points per game and gaining 382.7 yards, 199.9 through the air and 182.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Fighting Irish allow 21.8 points and 327.1 yards, 190.6 passing and 136.5 rushing.
South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina visited #8 Clemson and left with an impressive 31-30 win. Clemson led 14-0 after the first quarter, and 23-14 at the half, but South Carolina did not give up. The Gamecocks cut the deficit to two after the third quarter and then sealed the win with a field goal in the fourth.
Spencer Rattler went 25/39 for 360 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and one rushing touchdown. Antwane Wells Jr. had nine receptions for 131 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, South Carolina allowed 336 total yards and forced three Clemson turnovers, one interception and two recovered fumbles.
After 12 games, South Carolina is scoring 31.7 points per game and gaining 381.1 yards, 257.8 through the air and 123.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Gamecocks allow 27.5 points and 391.9 yards, 199.5 passing and 192.4 rushing.
