GameDay and SEC Nation panels split on Tennessee at South Carolina, with Saban backing the Gamecocks

The pregame shows have weighed in on Tennessee's trip to South Carolina, and at least one prominent voice is going against the Volunteers. Nick Saban picked the Gamecocks in the matchup, a selection highlighted in the roundup of predictions from both ESPN's College GameDay and SEC Nation.

The picks set up a divided forecast for the game in Columbia, with the two Saturday morning panels offering their takes ahead of kickoff between Tennessee and South Carolina. Saban's choice puts him on the home team's side for this SEC contest.

For Tennessee, the split verdict is a reminder of how tricky this road spot looks to neutral observers. The Volunteers will need to settle the argument on the field at South Carolina rather than on the prediction desk.