The SEC has announced South Carolina will take on ACC foe Miami in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl on Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m.

The Gamecocks, preseason favorites in the Eastern Division, struggled on defense this fall and finished 6-6. The Hurricanes (6-6) have lost three straight games entering bowl season, but are equipped with one of college football’s top running backs in Duke Johnson.

Johnson rushed for 1,520 yards this season and 10 touchdowns.