The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated rivals North Carolina in Week 1, and they are a big favorite at home against Kentucky this week. The Wildcats won last season's meeting, and I think Kentucky can keep it close here at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Gamecocks Passing Game - South Carolina's new quarterback struggled in Week 1, as Connor Mitch completed just 40% of his passes for 122 yards and a TD. He's facing a Kentucky defense that didn't allow a touchdown and recorded two interceptions in a win over ULL last week.

2. Patrick Towles - The Kentucky quarterback had an impressive showing in the win over the Ragin' Cajuns, throwing for 257 yards and three TDs with one INT on 16-of-34 passing.

3. X-Factor - Five of the last seven meetings between these two teams have been decided by seven points or less.

Selection: This is a play on the Kentucky Wildcats (10*)