The long-standing Gator Bowl tradition continues from Jacksonville, Florida when the South Carolina Gamecocks take to the gridiron to duel with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
| Pointspread | -5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -203 |
| Over / Under | o +50.5 |
36%
64%
| Pointspread | +5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +169 |
| Over / Under | u +50.5 |
36%
64%
It’s a battle of 8-4 squads under the Floridian sun. The Gamecocks are ranked 19th in the country and third in the SEC conference. The Fighting Irish march to the beat of their own drum as one of the independent schools.
Notre Dame sits as 2.5-point favourites to win on the NCAAF odds, and the over-under is valued at 51.5 points.
Gator Bowl Betting Analysis
The Fighting Irish have struggled in past bowl contests. When considering their last 10 participations, the school has only walked away winners four times. Some of those losses were ugly, such as the 2016 Fiesta Bowl when the Ohio State Buckeyes made them walk the plank 44-28. As recently as 2021, Notre Dame partook in a coveted College Playoff semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide but kneeled before the opposition 31-14.
Up until recently, South Carolina had a stellar reputation in bowl games. When accounting for their last eight invitations, the program has earned itself an admirable 6-2 record. They won four straight from 2012 through 2014, then suffered back-to-back defeats in 2016 and 2018. Since then, they captured both the 2018 Outback Bowl and the 2021 Duke Mayo’s Bowl.
To go along with their decent if unspectacular 8-4 seasons, neither the Gamecocks nor the Fighting Irish have blown anyone away when spreads are considered. Notre Dame only went 6-6 ATS this season whereas South Caroline mustered a 7-5 tally.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (21)
The independent school has gotten by with a balanced attack and a relatively stout defence. They finished first in the FBS independent school conference against the run, allowing only 136.5 yards per game and less than 200 yards through the air per contest (190.6). The biggest factor is that the defence bends but rarely breaks. The yards and first downs they coughed up allowed led the opposition to average only 21.8 points against the Fighting Irish.
It’s a good thing Notre Dame has a solid ground game, tallying 182.8 yards per contest because they aren’t the most efficient attack when throwing the ball (199.9 yards). Running back Audric Estime has earned himself a nice season, with 825 total yards, 11 TDs, and a handsome 5.8 yards per tote. Tight end Michael Mayer has been quarterback Drew Pyne’s most proficient recipient of passes, catching 67 for 809 yards and 9 TDs, far better than anyone else on the roster.
South Carolina Gamecocks (19)
The Gamecocks have made it to the Gator Bowl off a solid if unmemorable 8-4 campaign. When looking at the major offensive statistical categories nationwide, they very much are middle-of-the-pack. Within the SEC their ranking varies dramatically. They’re in the middle as far as passing attack (257.8 yards per game) but near the bottom when rushing (123.3 per game, which isn’t terrible, but the conference runs the ball tremendously well). The point of weakness however is defending the run. The Gamecocks give up an appalling 192.4 yards on the ground per game.
Running back MarShawn Lloyd is their best back, averaging 5.2 yards per carry this season, albeit on only 111 touches for a total of 573 yards. The team has no 1,000-yard receiver. Its leader in that category is Antwane Wells Jr, who hauled in 63 receptions for 898 yards and 6 TDs. Quarterback Spencer Rattler put up decent numbers, but nothing to write home about. A good completion percentage (66.6 per cent) but he threw 11 INTs against his 16 TDs.
Gator Bowl Prediction: Who Will Win Notre Dame vs. South Carolina?
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NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH
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SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
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Score Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 Dec 11:22pm | ND | -5 -110 | O +53.5 -110 |
| Closing 30 Dec 8:03pm | ND | -5.5 -110 | O +50.5 -113 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Fighting Irish Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
12 |
| Rushing |
825 |
| Passing |
2021 |
| Receiving |
67 |
| Sacks |
10.5 |
| Interceptions |
5 |
| Touchdowns |
11 |
| Rushing |
573 |
| Passing |
2780 |
| Receiving |
63 |
| Sacks |
4 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
| Touchdowns |
2 |
| Rushing |
95 |
| Passing |
274 |
| Receiving |
5 |
| Sacks |
2 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
2 |
| Rushing |
28 |
| Passing |
246 |
| Receiving |
7 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Gamecocks Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
12 |
| Rushing |
825 |
| Passing |
2021 |
| Receiving |
67 |
| Sacks |
10.5 |
| Interceptions |
5 |
| Touchdowns |
11 |
| Rushing |
573 |
| Passing |
2780 |
| Receiving |
63 |
| Sacks |
4 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
| Touchdowns |
2 |
| Rushing |
95 |
| Passing |
274 |
| Receiving |
5 |
| Sacks |
2 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
2 |
| Rushing |
28 |
| Passing |
246 |
| Receiving |
7 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
Injuries
Jayson Ademilola (DL)
Brandon Joseph (S)
Brandon Joseph (S)
Jack Kiser (LB)
Tobias Merriweather (WR)
Eli Raridon (TE)
Kevin Bauman (TE)
Tyler Buchner (QB)
Deion Colzie (WR)
Bo Bauer (LB)
Nate Adkins (TE)
Jalen Brooks (WR)
Dante Miller (RB)
Josh Vann (WR)
Christian Beal-Smith (RB)
Terrell Dawkins (DE)
Marshawn Lloyd (RB)
Christian Beal-Smith (RB)
Corey Rucker (WR)
Mohamed Kaba (LB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jayson Ademilola (DL) | Out Fri | Undisclosed - 29 / 12 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Ademilola has an undefined ailment, and he will not take on South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. |
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| Brandon Joseph (S) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 29 / 12 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Joseph is battling an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. |
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| Brandon Joseph (S) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 17 / 11 / 22 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Joseph sat out the last contest with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will play versus USC on Saturday. |
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| Jack Kiser (LB) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 17 / 11 / 22 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Kiser is dealing with an ankle injury, and he is expected to suit up on Saturday against Boston College. |
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| Tobias Merriweather (WR) | Ques Fri | Concussion - 12 / 11 / 22 | 2-2 | 4-0 | + - |
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Merriweather has concussion-like symptoms, and his status for the Gator Bowl against South Carolina is uncertain. |
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| Eli Raridon (TE) | out for season | Knee - 20 / 10 / 22 | 3-4 | 6-1 | + - |
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Raridon will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. |
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| Kevin Bauman (TE) | out for season | Knee - 24 / 09 / 22 | 5-5 | 7-3 | + - |
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Bauman is likely to miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL. |
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| Tyler Buchner (QB) | Prob Fri | Shoulder - 10 / 09 / 22 | - | - | + - |
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Buchner has been idle with a high-grade AC joint sprain in his shoulder, but he is expected to lace up for the Gator Bowl against South Carolina. |
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| Deion Colzie (WR) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 08 / 09 / 22 | - | - | + - |
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Colzie is out of the lineup with a knee injury, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Bo Bauer (LB) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 22 | - | - | + - |
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Bauer left the previous game due to an undefined injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the field Saturday versus Marshall. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nate Adkins (TE) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Adkins was forced from Friday's contest due to an undefined ailment, and his return is in question. |
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| Jalen Brooks (WR) | Out Fri | Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Brooks has an unknown injury, and he will not face Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. |
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| Dante Miller (RB) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Miller is idle due to an unspecified ailment, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Josh Vann (WR) | Out Fri | Leg - 26 / 12 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Vann is hampered by a leg injury, and he will not dress for the Gator Bowl versus Notre Dame. |
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| Christian Beal-Smith (RB) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 17 / 11 / 22 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Beal-Smith sat out the last contest with an unspecified ailment, and it is undetermined if he will suit up Saturday versus Clemson. |
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| Terrell Dawkins (DE) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 04 / 11 / 22 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Dawkins is dealing with an injury to an unlisted location, and it is unclear if he will be active against Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. |
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| Marshawn Lloyd (RB) | Ques Sat | Quadricep - 29 / 10 / 22 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Lloyd has missed the last three games with a quad contusion, and it is unclear if he will play Saturday against Clemson. |
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| Christian Beal-Smith (RB) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 08 / 10 / 22 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Beal-Smith sat out the last game with an unspecified issue, and it is undetermined if he will face Texas A&M on Saturday. |
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| Corey Rucker (WR) | out for season | Foot - 08 / 10 / 22 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Rucker will miss the remainder of the 2022 season after undergoing surgery to repair a foot injury. |
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| Mohamed Kaba (LB) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 10 / 09 / 22 | - | - | + - |
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Kaba is sidelined with a right knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 Dec 11:22pm ND -5 -110 O +53.5 -110 Closing 30 Dec 8:03pm ND -5.5 -110 O +50.5 -113 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Fighting Irish Team Leaders
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 825
Passing 2021
Receiving 67
Sacks 10.5
Interceptions 5
Touchdowns 11
Rushing 573
Passing 2780
Receiving 63
Sacks 4
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 95
Passing 274
Receiving 5
Sacks 2
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 28
Passing 246
Receiving 7
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Gamecocks Team Leaders
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 825
Passing 2021
Receiving 67
Sacks 10.5
Interceptions 5
Touchdowns 11
Rushing 573
Passing 2780
Receiving 63
Sacks 4
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 95
Passing 274
Receiving 5
Sacks 2
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 28
Passing 246
Receiving 7
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
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Injuries
Jayson Ademilola (DL)
Out Fri Undisclosed - 29 / 12 / 22Brandon Joseph (S)
Ques Fri Ankle - 29 / 12 / 22Brandon Joseph (S)
Ques Sat Ankle - 17 / 11 / 22Jack Kiser (LB)
Prob Sat Ankle - 17 / 11 / 22Tobias Merriweather (WR)
Ques Fri Concussion - 12 / 11 / 22Eli Raridon (TE)
out for season Knee - 20 / 10 / 22Kevin Bauman (TE)
out for season Knee - 24 / 09 / 22Tyler Buchner (QB)
Prob Fri Shoulder - 10 / 09 / 22Deion Colzie (WR)
Out indefinitely Knee - 08 / 09 / 22Bo Bauer (LB)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 22Nate Adkins (TE)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22Jalen Brooks (WR)
Out Fri Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22Dante Miller (RB)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22Josh Vann (WR)
Out Fri Leg - 26 / 12 / 22Christian Beal-Smith (RB)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 17 / 11 / 22Terrell Dawkins (DE)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 04 / 11 / 22Marshawn Lloyd (RB)
Ques Sat Quadricep - 29 / 10 / 22Christian Beal-Smith (RB)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 08 / 10 / 22Corey Rucker (WR)
out for season Foot - 08 / 10 / 22Mohamed Kaba (LB)
Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 09 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jayson Ademilola (DL) Out Fri Undisclosed - 29 / 12 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Ademilola has an undefined ailment, and he will not take on South Carolina in the Gator Bowl.
Brandon Joseph (S) Ques Fri Ankle - 29 / 12 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Joseph is battling an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face South Carolina in the Gator Bowl.
Brandon Joseph (S) Ques Sat Ankle - 17 / 11 / 22 1-2 3-0 + - Joseph sat out the last contest with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will play versus USC on Saturday.
Jack Kiser (LB) Prob Sat Ankle - 17 / 11 / 22 1-2 3-0 + - Kiser is dealing with an ankle injury, and he is expected to suit up on Saturday against Boston College.
Tobias Merriweather (WR) Ques Fri Concussion - 12 / 11 / 22 2-2 4-0 + - Merriweather has concussion-like symptoms, and his status for the Gator Bowl against South Carolina is uncertain.
Eli Raridon (TE) out for season Knee - 20 / 10 / 22 3-4 6-1 + - Raridon will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL.
Kevin Bauman (TE) out for season Knee - 24 / 09 / 22 5-5 7-3 + - Bauman is likely to miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
Tyler Buchner (QB) Prob Fri Shoulder - 10 / 09 / 22 - - + - Buchner has been idle with a high-grade AC joint sprain in his shoulder, but he is expected to lace up for the Gator Bowl against South Carolina.
Deion Colzie (WR) Out indefinitely Knee - 08 / 09 / 22 - - + - Colzie is out of the lineup with a knee injury, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Bo Bauer (LB) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 03 / 09 / 22 - - + - Bauer left the previous game due to an undefined injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the field Saturday versus Marshall.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nate Adkins (TE) day-to-day Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Adkins was forced from Friday's contest due to an undefined ailment, and his return is in question.
Jalen Brooks (WR) Out Fri Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Brooks has an unknown injury, and he will not face Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl.
Dante Miller (RB) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Miller is idle due to an unspecified ailment, and there is no timetable for return.
Josh Vann (WR) Out Fri Leg - 26 / 12 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Vann is hampered by a leg injury, and he will not dress for the Gator Bowl versus Notre Dame.
Christian Beal-Smith (RB) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 17 / 11 / 22 2-1 2-1 + - Beal-Smith sat out the last contest with an unspecified ailment, and it is undetermined if he will suit up Saturday versus Clemson.
Terrell Dawkins (DE) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 04 / 11 / 22 3-2 3-2 + - Dawkins is dealing with an injury to an unlisted location, and it is unclear if he will be active against Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl.
Marshawn Lloyd (RB) Ques Sat Quadricep - 29 / 10 / 22 4-2 4-2 + - Lloyd has missed the last three games with a quad contusion, and it is unclear if he will play Saturday against Clemson.
Christian Beal-Smith (RB) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 08 / 10 / 22 5-3 5-3 + - Beal-Smith sat out the last game with an unspecified issue, and it is undetermined if he will face Texas A&M on Saturday.
Corey Rucker (WR) out for season Foot - 08 / 10 / 22 5-3 5-3 + - Rucker will miss the remainder of the 2022 season after undergoing surgery to repair a foot injury.
Mohamed Kaba (LB) Out indefinitely Knee - 10 / 09 / 22 - - + - Kaba is sidelined with a right knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.