re: Looking for a true objective analysis (A&M at South Carolina)

I don't really get the blowout talk.

In 2011, USC trailed East Carolina by ten at halftime in their opener before rallying due to five second half ECU turnovers.

In 2012, they almost lost to Vanderbilt in their opener before stopping them on downs in scoring territory with a minute to go.

In 2013, they jumped out to a quick 17-0 lead over UNC and then proceeded to get outplayed and outgained over the last 45 minutes. USC had only 181 yards and 7 first downs over the final three quarters, 75 of which came on one play.

Now say what you want about A&M, but we are better than all three of those teams. USC isn't known for their strong opening performances and are noted to often look very lethargic out of the gate.

Additionally, in 26 games as A&M's HC Sumlin has lost by more than 7 points exactly once.

USC will probably win, but there is NOTHNG to indicate this will be a blowout.