USC WILL WIN THE SEC EAST IF IT …
Gets stronger vs. the run: In consecutive weeks, the Gamecocks will face a Heisman Trophy candidate on the nation’s top rushing team (Arkansas’ Darren McFadden) and one of the country’s top running quarterbacks (Florida’s Tim Tebow).
Must find another receiver: While tight ends Jared Cook and Weslye Saunders have taken part of the load off McKinley, Arkansas has a history of doubling the Gamecocks’ No. 1 receiver. USC needs a big-play threat to emerge.
Gotta Beat Florida: Spurrier seems to have his alma mater’s number. He ended USC’s 66-year drought against Florida in 2005 and lost by a point to the eventual national-champion Gators last year on a blocked field goal as time expired. Knocking off Florida at home Nov. 10 could punch the Gamecocks’ ticket to Atlanta.
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