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A second-place team from the SEC meets a fourth-place team from the Big Ten when South Carolina meets Michigan in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day in Tampa, Florida.


The Wolverines started 4-0 this season, then lost two of three games against two good teams in Michigan State and Penn State. Michigan then won three straight, but finished with consecutive defeats against the two Big Ten Championship Game participants, Wisconsin and Ohio State.

Nonetheless, the Wolverines are playing in a bowl for the third straight season.

Michigan actually led the Badgers in Madison 10-7 well into the third quarter but lost its starting quarterback and gave up the final 17 points of the game to lose 24-10. Just after that the Wolverines led the Buckeyes 14-0 in the second quarter and 20-14 deep in the third, but gave up the last 17 points to lose 31-20.

Due to injuries and inefficiency, Michigan has started three quarterbacks this season. But Brandon Peters, who did the best job of the three before getting hurt against Wisconsin, is expected to return for this bowl.


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The Gamecocks started 6-2 this season, with opening victories over North Carolina State and Missouri. South Carolina then dropped a game to one College Football Playoff qualifier, Georgia, won two straight, then finished its regular season with a loss to another CFP contestant, Clemson.

So the Gamecocks are back in a bowl for the second straight season.


South Carolina came out flat in that Palmetto Bowl loss to the rival Tigers, but Clemson might be the best team in the country. Also, the Gamecocks outgained four of their last seven opponents, and outrushed five of their last seven foes. They're also 4-2-2 ATS their last eight times out.



--bleacher report
 
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WHO: Michigan (8-4) vs. South Carolina (8-4)
WHAT: The 32nd Outback Bowl
WHEN: January 1st at noon ET on ESPN2
WHERE: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida



THE SKINNY: The last time these two teams met in the Outback Bowl, Jadeveon Clowney delivered a hit that will live in highlight reel infamy. While this year?s edition may not have a player at the same level of the No. 1 pick, it could nevertheless be quite an interesting matchup between a pair of head coaches and programs who are hoping for a bit of a breakthrough in securing a ninth win.

Expect a heavy dose of the run game either way as both teams love to establish things between the tackles and milk the clock. Wolverines tailback Karan Higdon has a chance to crack the 1,000-yard mark with a solid effort in this one and he?ll likely be the focus of the offensive attack with quarterback Brandon Peters still a bit of a question mark despite a solid debut in difficult circumstances.

Michigan?s offense is not the horse they rode in on, however, as coordinator Don Brown?s defense is the real reason Jim Harbaugh?s side is a dangerous one by allowing just 18.3 points per game and ranking third in the country in total defense. They?re led up front by the terrific defensive line duo of Maurice Hurst and Rashan Gary, who are two of the best in the game and capable of wreaking havoc no matter if it?s run or pass.

All things considered, South Carolina enters their bowl as a bit of an overachiever with eight wins. Their best playmaker (WR Deebo Samuel) was lost in September and offensive coordinator Kurt Roper was fired after the team ranked 98th in the country in scoring. Still, there?s plenty of talent left on the roster for Will Muschamp and company and quarterback Jake Bentley can find guys downfield as well as beat you scrambling.

Given how intense both head coaches are, motivation and playing hard probably won?t be an issue in this one. The Wolverines enter as the much more talented team though and should have the upper hand over a Gamecocks lineup that is still a bit in flux. Both sides are aiming to have a big 2018 given what players are returning but a big bowl win under the sun might go a little longer for Harbaugh?s group in what could be a bit a low-scoring affair.
 
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The Michigan football team will be shorthanded on the offensive line today.
Starting left guard Ben Bredeson and right tackle Juwann Bushell-Beatty are in street clothes and not expected to play against South Carolina in the Outback Bowl (noon, ESPN2).
It's unclear at this point what is wrong with Bredeson, but Bushell-Beatty, a junior, did not practice most of the week.
So, what happens from here? Sophomore Michael Onwenu and junior Jon Runyan, Jr., were taking pre-game snaps at left guard and right tackle, respectively.
Both are expected to start.
Elsewhere, left tackle Mason Cole participated in warmups and will make his record-tying 51st consecutive start. Patrick Kugler will start at center, and freshman Cesar Ruiz at right guard.
 
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IX_Bender said:
The Michigan football team will be shorthanded on the offensive line today.
Starting left guard Ben Bredeson and right tackle Juwann Bushell-Beatty are in street clothes and not expected to play against South Carolina in the Outback Bowl (noon, ESPN2).
It's unclear at this point what is wrong with Bredeson, but Bushell-Beatty, a junior, did not practice most of the week.
So, what happens from here? Sophomore Michael Onwenu and junior Jon Runyan, Jr., were taking pre-game snaps at left guard and right tackle, respectively.
Both are expected to start.
Elsewhere, left tackle Mason Cole participated in warmups and will make his record-tying 51st consecutive start. Patrick Kugler will start at center, and freshman Cesar Ruiz at right guard.
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thx for the info IX
 
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