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South Carolina football: Keys to Clemson Tigers upset | The State

The South Carolina football team comes into Saturday’s Palmetto Bowl as a large underdog. If the Gamecocks want to pull the upset, these facets could be crucial.

Maintain drives

With how South Carolina and how Clemson play, a slower-paced game is a better breeding ground for an upset. That’s usually the case, and it fits the Gamecocks’ style more than the Tigers. Against Clemson’s defense, touchdowns will be at a premium, so anything that can keep possessions down allows for a more volatile outcome.

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