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Keys and a pick: South Carolina looks to silence N.C. State in Charlotte

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Every Friday before every Gamecocks game, I’ll dive into the matchup and give you my thoughts on what South Carolina needs to do to win. I’ll also pick the game’s winner and the score. This week, it’s game one of the 2017 season as the Gamecocks meet the Wolfpack at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Neutralize the Wolfpack defensive front

North Carolina State v North Carolina
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Everyone has already mentioned the defensive front that the Pack have, and for good reason. Last year, this would have the makings of a disaster waiting to happen as I doubt the offensive line would be able to handle a guy like Bradley Chubb very well.