The Volunteers have won four straight since a 21-20 loss to the Gators on September 16 and are coming off a hard-fought 16-13 victory over Alabama. Erik Ainge shook off three interceptions to lead Tennessee on the go-ahead drive, which Arian Foster capped with a one-yard run with 3:28 to play.
Tennessee will be without running back LaMarcus Coker, who will miss at least three weeks with a knee injury. Coker, who started the last three games for the Volunteers, was hurt Saturday during a kickoff return in the fourth quarter against the Crimson Tide.
Adding another twist to the matchup is that Spurrier and Fulmer are tied for ninth on the SEC all-time wins list at 134. Saturday's winner will move two victories behind former LSU coach Charlie McLendon.
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I like Old Ball Coach in this matchup. I watched the Tenn / Alabama game and won with the +11 points.
If Tenn would have trounced Alabama last Saturday, I would not be making this play.
The big crowd for the Gamecocks will not bother Tenn as much as losing Coker for this game.
I am counting on the Cocks defense to surprise Ainge and send him back into a slump type game.
GO COCKS !
IF THE COCKS CAN'T GET UP FOR THIS GAME THEY JUST CAN'T GET IT UP !