South Carolina will try and start 3-1 for the first time in seven years and bounce back from a heart-breaking, 36-33 defeat to No. 16 LSU last week when it takes on Akron.

Preview the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Akron Zips college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

The South Carolina On3 Massey Ratings list as of Sept. 18 reflects the best of South Carolina high school football, as eight of the top ten teams are undefeated. However, the rankings have stayed relatively the same since the last update.

However, LSU weathered the storm and scored 16 in the second quarter to make it an eight-point game. With South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers going down due to injury, the Gamecocks' offense took a major step back. LSU took the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Gamecocks responded and retook the lead.

MACtion visits the SEC as we continue our college football odds series with an Akron-South Carolina prediction and pick.

The first high school football RPI rankings for South Carolina were released Tuesday afternoon. From now on, the rankings will be updated after games are recorded on Thursday and Friday nights.

Star runner Raheim Sanders and the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) face the Akron Zips (1-2) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Williams-Brice Stadium. Watch every college football touchdown, interception,

The South Carolina Gamecocks welcome Akron for the first game under the lights of the season at Williams-Brice Stadium. The 1-2 Zips are coming off their first win of the season against Colgate.

South Carolina football will wear throwback uniforms Saturday against Akron. It's the Gamecocks' first night game in Williams-Brice Stadium in 2024.