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WEEK 2
SEC NetworkAI PredictionKENT @ SC
Saturday, September 5, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 67% confidence
South Carolina GamecocksWIN PROBABILITYKent State Golden Flashes
57%
43%
MODEL PICK
South Carolina Gamecocks
CONFIDENCE
67%
2
Home Edge
5
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Gamecocks 50/10050/100 Flashes
South Carolina Gamecocks
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Kent State Golden Flashes
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
SC rates 50/100 vs KENT at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Gamecocks 0/1000/100 Flashes
South Carolina Gamecocks
0-0 (0% win rate)
Kent State Golden Flashes
0-0 (0% win rate)
SC is 0-0 vs KENT at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
5–1
2024
SC wins42 – 29
2023
SC wins35 – 13
2022
SC wins37 – 12
2021
SC wins44 – 25
2020
SC wins42 – 31
2019
KENT wins41 – 29
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
South Carolina Gamecocks
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Kent State Golden Flashes
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 5, 4:45 PM UTC
Network
SEC Network
Stadium
Unknown Stadium