How to watch South Carolina vs. Akron: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 21, 2024

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Raheim Sanders will lead the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) into their game against the Akron Zips (1-2) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

This matchup will be available on ESPNU.

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How to watch South Carolina vs. Akron

• When: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina
• Live match report: FOX Sports

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South Carolina's 2024 schedule

Statistics and insights on South Carolina 2024

• While South Carolina ranks 49th in total defense with 301.7 yards allowed per game, the team's offense was slightly less successful, ranking 20th worst (312.7 yards per game).
• While South Carolina's pass defense ranks 46th with 175.3 passing yards allowed per game, the offense was even worse, ranking 11th worst (145 passing yards per game).
• The Gamecocks rank 76th in offense (29 points per game) and 60th in defense (20.3 points allowed per game) this season.
• The Gamecocks rank 58th in the FBS on offense with 167.7 rushing yards per game. They rank 64th in rushing yards allowed per game (126.3).
• South Carolina was one of the 25 worst offenses on third down this season, ranking 15th with a 27.5% conversion rate. Defensively, the Gamecocks rank 87th in the FBS (39.1% third down conversion rate allowed).
• With eight forced turnovers (7th in the FBS) versus five committed turnovers (96th in the FBS), the Gamecocks' +3 turnover differential is the 19th-best in college football.

Key players in South Carolina 2024

Akron's schedule for 2024

Akron 2024 – Statistics and Insights

• Akron ranks 15th in total yards per game (300), but has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 93rd in the FBS with 387.3 yards allowed per game.
• Akron ranks 78th in the FBS with 215.3 passing yards per game on offense. It ranks 74th on defense, allowing 207.7 passing yards per game.
• The Zips have struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 19th in points (18 per game) and ninth-worst in points allowed (40.3 per game).
• The Zips' running game is weak and ranks 14th in the FBS with 84.7 rushing yards per game. They were more effective defensively, allowing 179.7 rushing yards per game (107th).
• Akron has struggled on third down, ranking 11th worst with a 48.6% third down conversion rate allowed per game. They have been more effective on the other side of the ball, posting a 37.8% third down conversion rate (82nd).
• At -3, the Zips have the 109th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with three forced turnovers (69th in the FBS) and six committed turnovers (110th in the FBS).

Akron 2024 Key Players

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