It was a clear-cut case of looking ahead when App State stumbled against Georgia Southern last week. Now, the Mountaineers can rinse the sour taste out of their mouths. South Carolina’s offense, average when healthy, must get by without top RB Tavien Feaster, while No. 2 WR Shi Smith (hamstring) is iffy. When App State last confronted a Power Five school, it took Penn State into overtime before bowing.

This is a tricky game for the Gamecocks. The Mountaineers are the type of team that gets amped up for matchups like this. I think App State overlooked Georgia Southern last week and was upset. There's nothing like a humbling loss before a big game to help refocus a team. The fact that this line is -5 should definitely tell you something.