Carlos Thomas News

During his weekly press conference on Tuesday, University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier made the point that oddsmakers had made his team only a 3 ½-point underdog to fourth-ranked Mississippi, which visits Williams-Brice Stadium today for a nationally-televised Southeastern Conference showdown beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Emanuel Cook works out for scouts during the pro timing day at USC earlier this year.

Last year, the N.C. State offense was silenced at Williams-Brice Stadium, as the closest the Wolfpack came to sniffing a point was on a missed 49-yard field goal attempt.

From left, Stephon Gilmore, Devonte Holloman and Jarvis Giles are three stars of USC's recruiting class and all have enrolled early.

Defensive back Cadarious Sanders of LaGrange, Ga., committed to South Carolina on Saturday during a visit to the school's Showcase Camp.