Navy vs South Carolina: Game Preview, Over/Under, Spread, Predictions & TV Info

South Carolina will take a break from their SEC schedule on Saturday to host Navy. This will be a battle of two high-scoring, undefeated teams.

The Gamecocks come into the game not only undefeated, but highly ranked. They are No. 10 in the AP poll and No. 11 in the USA Today poll.

The Midshipmen are unranked, but have two convincing wins under their belt thus far.

All betting information comes from betonline.com.

Where

Williams-Brice Stadium. Columbia, South Carolina

When

Saturday, September 17. 6:00 pm EST

Watch

ESPN 2

Spread

South Carolina is favored by 16.5. I think they'll win, but their defense is going to have a hard time stopping a Navy team that's scored 40 points in each of its first two games.

While South Carolina is 2-0, they have allowed 37 and 42 points in their first two games.

SEC opponents are always tough, but I expect this one to be closer than 17 points.

Over/Under

O/U of 58 almost looks like a joke. South Carolina has scored 56 and 45 in its first two games. Honestly, 100 total points could be in danger.

Key Injuries

Navy WR Matt Shibata (knee) is questionable.

Navy LBs Jarred Shannon (shoulder) and Mason Graham (knee) are doubtful.

Navy RB Aaron Santiago (forearm) is out for the season.

South Carolina CB Marty Mattox (suspension) is questionable.

South Carolina CB Victor Hampton (suspension) is doubtful.

South Carolina WR Damiere Byrd (eligibility) is out until late September.

South Carolina QB Andrew Clifford is out.

BCS/Top 25 Poll Implications

Navy is unranked. But a road win over a top 15 SEC team would at worst put them into Top 25 consideration.

South Carolina is just outside of the top 10 in the USA Today poll, and No. 10 in the AP poll. A win here would firmly entrench the Gamecocks as a top 10 team.

Keys to Navy Win

In two games, Navy has thrown a combined seven passes, which is to be expected. They will need to use their speed and elusiveness to keep South Carolina's defense guessing.

Keys to South Carolina Win

This is not a game that South Carolina should have a problem with. They need to avoid costly turnovers. If that happens, the Gamecocks should take this one easily.

Prediction

I expect a lot of points to be scored. It will be a close game for a while, but the outcome won't be in doubt by the final minutes of the game.

South Carolina wins, but they don't cover.

South Carolina 45

Navy 35