The (6-3) South Carolina Gamecocks will try to end a five-game losing streak at the hands of the Missouri Tigers. Meanwhile, the Tigers will look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive on the road at Williams-Brice.

South Carolina returned home looking to extend its two-game winning streak. They face Missouri for the Mayor’s Cup on Saturday. Can the Gamecocks get their first win over Missouri in the Shane Beamer era? Or will Missouri maintain its recent dominance over South Carolina?

Here’s how the SI staff for the South Carolina Gamecocks sees this game shaking out:

Alex Joyce: South Carolina 27, Missouri 17
The point differential may not show it, but I think it’s a close game late in the fourth quarter. Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer noted earlier this week that Missouri has physically outplayed South Carolina in previous games in his tenure. I believe Coach Beamer and staff will prepare their team for this game. Part of that prediction comes from the health of Missouri’s star QB. As we sit here Friday afternoon, Brady Cook remains questionable and it looks like Drew Pyne will get his second straight start. Deep threat Mookie Cooper also appears in this game. I think the Gamecocks will get after Pyne defensively and make enough plays on offense to get the job done against a good Missouri defense.

Fisher Brewer: South Carolina 27, Missouri 17
The game favors the Gamecocks due to key injuries for Missouri, forcing them to rely on their third quarterback. Against one of the top defenses in the country, South Carolina’s offense, led by LaNorris Sellers, will need to stay hot. If they can execute and maintain their momentum, the Gamecocks should continue their winning streak and secure another top-25 win to add to their resume.

Brooks Austin: South Carolina 24, Missouri 6
There are few teams hotter in college football right now than the South Carolina Gamecocks. They have a young football team that wreaks havoc on defense and explosive plays on offense. Missouri, on the other hand, is in the middle of some of its toughest offensive zones. Those struggling shows continue this weekend in Columbia.

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