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Week 8 •
Williams-Brice Stadium

Oklahoma26 @FINAL 7South Carolina

5-1 SEC Power rating: 21.4
3-3 SEC Power rating: 10.4

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
OU -4.5
PM Implied
OU -3.8
Blue Chip model
OU -8.1
Edge
-3.6OU
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‹ 11.0 OU
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2 OU2 SC4 OU4 SCModel: OU -8.1

Betting information

Spread
OU -4.5
Total
42.5
Odds implied score
OU 23.5 – 19.0 SC
Prediction markets
OU 66% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Oklahoma defeated South Carolina 26–7 to secure a comfortable win. Oklahoma covered by 14.5; Game went Under by 9.5. The market closed at Oklahoma -4.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Oklahoma -8.1, an edge of 3.6 points toward Oklahoma.

What are the key factors for Oklahoma vs South Carolina?

South Carolina

Offensive Line Struggles Continue

South Carolina's offensive line failed to protect quarterback LaNorris Sellers, allowing six sacks and a safety. This ongoing issue, which led to the dismissal of offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley after last week's loss, remains a critical weakness.

Quarterback LaNorris Sellers Under Pressure

Sellers, a projected NFL first-round pick, was limited to 124 passing yards and was constantly harassed by Oklahoma's defense. He was unable to execute deep passes, highlighting the need for better protection and play-calling adjustments.

Defensive Resilience Despite Loss

The Gamecocks' defense held Oklahoma to 26 points, including a key fourth-and-goal stop at the 5-yard line. However, they were unable to generate turnovers or consistently get off the field, allowing the Sooners to control the game.

Momentum Sliding After Last Season's Turnaround

Last season, a win over Oklahoma sparked a six-game winning streak. This year, the loss continues a downward trend, with the team now 3-4 and struggling to find consistency on both sides of the ball.

Brutal Upcoming Schedule

South Carolina faces three consecutive ranked opponents: No. 6 Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. The team must quickly address offensive line issues and find a way to compete against elite defenses to avoid further decline.

What were the weather conditions for Oklahoma vs South Carolina?

At kickoff, conditions at Williams-Brice Stadium were Sunny, 79°F with winds of 8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Oklahoma travels 939 miles to this game, a significant road trip.

Oklahoma arrives with a 1-hour eastward body clock shift, short of the two-zone westward threshold where travel starts to price.

Oklahoma won by 19 to secure a comfortable win.

Oklahoma covered the spread comfortably.

The total went Under by 9.5 points.

How do Oklahoma and South Carolina compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Oklahoma (21.4) over South Carolina (10.4) by 11.0 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, South Carolina faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. South Carolina brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.4). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Oklahoma and South Carolina?

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Model & Methodology

Oklahoma won and Oklahoma covered the spread.

Conditions

as of October 18, 2025 Game-time

Sunny

79°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity46%
Wind8 mph S
Gusts9 mph
Wind map for Oklahoma at South Carolina: aerial view of Williams-Brice Stadium, wind from the S at 8.1 mph, gusting to 9.2 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 8
Kickoff (local)
12:45 PM EDT
Venue
Williams-Brice Stadium
Capacity
77,559
Elevation
243 ft
Surface
Grass

Travel and rest

OklahomaAway South CarolinaHome
This week939 miles0 miles
Last week343 miles1,287 miles
Season total3,805 miles3,110 miles
Body clock11:4512:45
Rest7 days7 days

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