South Carolina vs. Arkansas: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

When the No. 14 South Carolina Gamecocks and Arkansas Razorbacks meet on Saturday, a battle of streaks will come to a head in what is a pivotal SEC football showdown.

The Gamecocks have won three in a row after a loss to No. 11 Georgia a month ago. The Razorbacks, on the other hand, have lost three games in a row, including recent defeats at the hands of No. 10 Texas A&M and No. 18 Florida.

Both the Gamecocks and Razorbacks tout smashmouth styles of football led by outstanding ground games. Whichever team can impose its will early and often will emerge the victor.

Here is a look at the important details fans must know about the matchup.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, at 12:21 p.m. ET

Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

Television: SEC TV

Live Stream: ESPN3

Betting Lines (via Vegas Insider)

• Over/Under: 51
• Spread: South Carolina (-6)

Gamecocks Injury Report (via USA Today)

Jadeveon Clowney	DE	10/09/2013	is probable for Saturday's game against Arkansas	Probable	ribs
Carlton Heard	WR	10/06/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against Arkansas	Questionable	hamstring
James King	LB	10/06/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against Arkansas	Questionable	foot
Mike Matulis	T	10/06/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against Arkansas	Questionable	shoulder
Kyle Morini	LB	10/06/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against Arkansas	Questionable	elbow
Shaq Roland	WR	10/02/2013	will be eligible to return for 10/19 against Tennessee	Suspended	two-game suspension
Gerald Turner	DE	10/06/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against Arkansas	Questionable	ankle
Devin Washington	DE	09/05/2013	is out indefinitely	Out	concussion
Brandon Wilds	RB	09/29/2013	is expected to miss 2-3 weeks	Out	shoulder

Razorbacks Injury Report (via USA Today)

Will Hines	CB	10/06/2013	will miss the remainder of the season	Out	arm
Nate Holmes	RB	10/06/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against South Carolina	Questionable	ankle
Travis Swanson	C	10/09/2013	is questionable for Saturday's game against South Carolina	Questionable	knee
Demetrius Wilson	WR	08/18/2013	will miss the entire season	Out	knee

Which Team Can Stop the Run?

South Carolina averages 215 yards rushing, primarily due to sophomore back Mike Davis, who has 614 yards rushing and eight scores to go with his outstanding 6.7 average gain per carry.

Conversely, Arkansas averages 216 yards on the ground behind the duo of freshman back Alex Collins (651 yards, three TDs) and sophomore Jonathan Williams (503 yards, four TDs).

As far as rushing attacks go, both defenses are not far apart in standing their ground. South Carolina allows an average of just 128 yards rushing per game while Arkansas surrenders an average of 125 yards rushing per contest.

Whichever defense can adequately handle the other offense's predictable rushing attack will enable its own offense to not only control the clock, but also the pace and outcome of the game.

Prediction

Perhaps the biggest wild card in Saturday's contest is a player who has been lost in the shuffle of a stellar South Carolina rushing attack.

We are talking about Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw, who has been nothing short of impressive this season. Shaw has thrown for 927 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions in just five games.

Not to be outdone by his running game, Shaw is also the team's second-leading rusher with 282 yards and one touchdown.

Speaking of wild cards, Gamecocks' star defensive end and presumed top-five pick Jadeveon Clowney is probable for the game, meaning the Razorbacks will have a difficult time controlling the trenches against the run.

Expect the Gamecocks to slip by, as stars like Shaw and Clowney complement a strong South Carolina rushing attack.

Final: South Carolina 33, Arkansas 24

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