Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: Week 9 Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies host the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kyle Field in a Week 9 SEC matchup.

The Texas A&M (4-3, 2-2 SEC) football team is mired in a two-game losing streak after a loss to Alabama at Kyle Field and then losing to the Vols in Knoxville before last week's bye. Next up for the Aggies is the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-5, 1-4 SEC), who come to Kyle Field on Saturday.

Shane Beamer brought with him renewed hope and energy when he arrived at South Carolina in 2021. But an overall record of 17-16 and a conference tally of just 8-13 is no doubt wearing thin. 

While positive change doesn't happen overnight, it's now two and a half seasons in. And just like the Aggies, the Gamecocks are dealing with some struggles.

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South Carolina

2023 Record: 2-5 (1-4 SEC)

Head coach: Shane Beamer

Beamer is in his third season as the South Carolina program head coach.

Offensive set: Multiple

The South Carolina offense ranks 84th in the nation scoring 23.2 points per game.

Starters on Offense:

QB: Spencer Rattler (RS Sr/Tr)

RB: Mario Anderson (Sr/Tr)

WR1: Xavier Legette (RS Sr)

WR2: O'Mega Blake (RS Soph)

WR3: Ahmarean Brown (RS Sr/Tr)

TE: Trey Knox (GR/Tr)

LT: Tree Babalade (Fr)

LG: Trai Jones (RS Jr)

C: Nick Gargiulo (GR/Tr)

RG: Trovon Baugh (Fr)

RT: Cershon Lee (RS Jr)

Defensive set: 4-2-5

The Gamecocks' defense is slightly improved from last season. In 2022 the South Carolina defense allowed 36.0 points per game. In 2023 the Gamecocks rank 110th nationally allowing 32.2 points per game.

Starters on Defense:

DE: Tyreek Johnson (RS Sr)

NT: Alex Huntley (RS Jr)

DT: Tonka Hemingway (Sr)

OLB: Jordan Strachan (GR/Tr)

MLB: Stone Blanton (So)

WLB: Debo Williams (Jr/Tr)

CB: O'Donnell Fortune (RS/Jr)

S: Jalon Kilgore (Fr)

S: DQ Smith (Soph)

CB: Marcellas Dial (RS Sr/Tr)

NB: Nick Emmanworki (So)