LIBERTY vs COASTAL CAROLINA
When: 12/26/2020 7:30 PM
Where:

TV: 7:30 PM
LINE: -7.5
PREDICTION: COASTAL CAROLINA , LIBERTY

Oddsmakers currently have the COASTAL CAROLINA listed as -7.5 point favorites versus the LIBERTY, while the game’s total is sitting at 59.5.

Let’s hope coaches and players for Coastal Carolina and Liberty kept their notes.

The teams were supposed to play earlier this month before coronavirus issues intervened. They’re going to try again, this time in the postseason.

The No. 12 Chanticleers and Flames are slated to meet Saturday in the Cure Bowl at Orlando, a chance to cap what have been memorable seasons for both teams.

“Obviously that game was meant to be,” Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell said.

Coastal Carolina (11-0), which will make its first bowl appearance, is one of five undefeated teams in the country.

“We made this move in 2016 for opportunities like this, to go compete in bowl games,” Chadwell said of reclassifying to the Football Bowl Subdivision. “Hopefully that will be something that’s a yearly deal.”

Liberty (9-1) cracked the national rankings before losing at North Carolina State on Nov. 21. Other than the College Football Playoff semifinal between Alabama and Notre Dame, the Cure Bowl matchup has teams with the best combined record.

“It’s a lot of hard work,” Chadwell said. “It was a big day (to receive a bowl bid). One we’re thankful for.”

The Dec. 5 scheduled game that would have sent Liberty to Coastal Carolina was scrapped because of Liberty’s positive tests and precaution. That created a much-discussed midweek revision to the schedule for Coastal Carolina, which welcomed then-undefeated BYU for a game on short notice and won with a thrilling finish with a tackle at the 1-yard line to maintain its unbeaten record.

The Chanticleers then produced a last-minute touchdown the next week to win at Troy. But they, too, experienced the fallout from coronavirus protocols, with last weekend’s Sun Belt Conference championship game against Louisiana called off less than 48 hours before the scheduled kickoff because of Coastal Carolina’s testing. Chadwell said players in quarantine could be cleared by midweek prior to the bowl.

Liberty’s lone loss came by a 15-14 score on the road against the Wolfpack, who held on by blocking a field-goal attempt in the last 80 seconds.

Liberty, which is winding down the best season in program history, hasn’t played since defeating Massachusetts 45-0 on Nov. 27. The Flames are trying to match a program record for wins, a mark set with a 10-2 record on the Football Championship Subdivision level in 2008.

“Having another chance to face Coastal Carolina after it was taken away from us at the end of our regular season gives us a chance to finish off a magical season with another special win,” Liberty coach Hugh Freeze said.

Liberty captured its first bowl victory last year in the Cure Bowl by defeating Georgia Southern, which like Coastal Carolina is a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

This year, the Flames are led by quarterback Malik Willis, who has thrown for 20 touchdowns and rushed for 10. He has 2,040 passing yards and 807 rushing yards.

Chadwell said the exposure from defeating BYU was an ideal fallout from the regular-season game with Liberty being called off. Even so, he is glad to be able to play the Flames.

“We did prepare for them there for about three days,” Chadwell said. “At least we have already some game plans and some things done for them. They’ll be fresh (with the long layoff), no doubt.”

Coastal Carolina and Liberty were Big South Conference members before each moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision. Liberty now plays as an independent. The series is tied 7-7, with the most recent meeting in 2016.

“It makes the bowl game that much more special because of the history we have with Liberty,” Chadwell said.

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ARKANSAS ST vs COASTAL CAROLINA
When: 5:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 10, 2018
Where: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina

TV: 5:00 PM
LINE: 6
PREDICTION: COASTAL CAROLINA , ARKANSAS ST

Oddsmakers currently have the COASTAL CAROLINA listed as 6 point favorites versus the ARKANSAS ST, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.

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COASTAL CAROLINA vs LA LAFAYETTE
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 22, 2018
Where: Cajun Field, Lafayette, Louisiana

TV: 7:00 PM
LINE: -3.5
PREDICTION: LA LAFAYETTE , COASTAL CAROLINA

Oddsmakers currently have the LA LAFAYETTE listed as -3.5 point favorites versus the COASTAL CAROLINA, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.5.

Overall Team Offense

• The UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are ranked 62 on offense, averaging 433.0 yards per game. The Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 190.0 yards rushing and 243.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are ranked 64 on offense, averaging 426.7 yards per game. The Chanticleers are averaging 253.3 yards rushing and 173.3 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are 1-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 5483-5483 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 49.0 scoring, and holding teams to 17.0 points scored on defense.
• The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 1-1 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 5483-5483 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Chanticleers are averaging 36.5 scoring, and holding teams to 35.0 points scored on defense.

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COASTAL CAROLINA vs CAMPBELL
When: 2:00 PM ET, Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Where: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina

TV: 7:30 PM
LINE: -21
PREDICTION: COASTAL CAROLINA

Oddsmakers currently have the CAROLINA listed as -27 point favorites versus the CAMPBELL, while the game’s total is sitting at .

Overall Team Offense

• The Campbell Fighting Camels are ranked 0 on offense, averaging yards per game. The Fighting Camels are averaging yards rushing and yards passing so far this season.
• The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are ranked 99 on offense, averaging 353.0 yards per game. The Chanticleers are averaging 213.5 yards rushing and 139.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Campbell Fighting Camels are 1-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 5165-5165 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Fighting Camels are averaging 49.0 scoring, and holding teams to 26.0 points scored on defense.
• The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 5165-5165 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Chanticleers are averaging 15.0 scoring, and holding teams to 49.0 points scored on defense.

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UAB vs COASTAL CAROLINA
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 8, 2018
Where: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina

TV: 12:00 PM
LINE:
PREDICTION: COASTAL CAROLINA , UAB

Oddsmakers currently have the COASTAL CAROLINA listed as point favorites versus the UAB, while the game’s total is sitting at .

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COASTAL CAROLINA vs S CAROLINA
When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 1, 2018
Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina

TV: 12:00 PM
LINE: -29.5
PREDICTION: S CAROLINA , COASTAL CAROLINA

Oddsmakers currently have the S CAROLINA listed as -29.5 point favorites versus the COASTAL CAROLINA, while the game’s total is sitting at 57.

The opening weekend should be little more than a tune-up for South Carolina, which hosts Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Gamecocks begin the season just outside the top 25 and are eager to take care of the Chanticleers with SEC East rival Georgia awaiting next week.

South Carolina has high expectations entering its third season under coach Will Muschamp, who guided the squad to six wins in 2016 and nine last year. “I think I’ve learned a lot over the last two years, and the same thing can be said for a lot of guys on our team,” Gamecocks junior quarterback Jake Bentley told reporters. “We will be able to use that experience during the past two years.” Despite finishing 3-9 last season, Coastal Carolina nearly upset an SEC opponent as it lost a 39-38 decision at Arkansas. South Carolina won the only previous meeting between the in-state foes, posting a 70-10 victory in 2013.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: South Carolina -29.5

ABOUT COASTAL CAROLINA (2017: 3-9): The Chanticleers are picked to finish last in the Sun Belt’s East Division after struggling in their first season as an FBS team a year ago. The defense had an especially tough time making the transition, allowing 34 points per game, although Coastal Carolina gave up a total of 24 points in winning its final two games of 2017. The offense has some weapons – including dual-threat quarterback Kilton Anderson, who could cause some problems for the Gamecocks.

ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (2017: 9-4): The Gamecocks return nearly all of their offensive production, as tight end Hayden Hurst is the only skill-position player they must replace. Bentley is surrounded by a bevy of dangerous receivers – including the dynamic Deebo Samuel, who returns after having his 2017 season cut short by injury after three games. The defense doesn’t have quite as much back, but six starters return, including linebacker T.J. Brunson (88 tackles) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum (57, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks).

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Gamecocks are 15-1 against current Sun Belt teams, with the only loss coming against Appalachian State.

2. South Carolina has won 17 of its last 18 season openers, including 13 straight versus non-conference opponents.

3. The Gamecocks return 100 percent of their passing yards, 98 percent of their rushing yards and 80 percent of their receiving yards from last season.

PREDICTION: South Carolina 47, Coastal Carolina 13

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