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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL

SOUTH CAROLINA (8-4) vs. MICHIGAN (8-4)

2018 Outback Bowl Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida January 1, 2018 CAROLINA NOTEBOOK

2017 IN REVIEW

Table of Contents ...................................... 1 Bowl Information ...................................... 2 Carolina Notebook ...............................4-13 Gameday Information ............................... 4 Carolina-Michigan by the Numbers........... 5 2017 Polls .................................................. 6 SEC Standings ........................................... 7 Career Start Chart...................................... 8 Carolina Trends ......................................... 9 Carolina 2017 Rankings .......................... 10 Gamecocks in the NFL/Drive Chart ........ 11 Award Winners/Tracking the Opponents . 12 Captains/Pronunciation Guide ................ 12 Athletics Department Notes..................... 13 Alphabetical/Numerical Rosters ..........14-15 Season Opening Depth Chart .................. 16

Team/Individual Statistics...................50-51 Defensive Statistics .............................52-53 Game-by-Game Stats/Starters .................. 54 Individual Game Statistics ....................... 55 Scoring Drives ......................................... 56 Explosive Plays ........................................ 57 Game Highs ............................................ 58 Last Time It Happened ............................ 59 SEC Team Statistics ............................60-62 SEC Individual Statistics ....................63-64 NC State ................................................. 65 Missouri .................................................. 66 Kentucky ................................................. 67 Louisiana Tech ......................................... 68 Texas A&M ............................................. 69 Arkansas .................................................. 70 Tennessee................................................. 71 Vanderbilt................................................ 72 Georgia.................................................... 73 Florida ..................................................... 74 Wofford ................................................... 75 Clemson .................................................. 76

CAROLINA COACHES Head Coach Will Muschamp ................... 18 Muschamp by the Numbers ..................... 19 Muschamp Year-by-Year........................... 20 Muschamp Superlatives............................ 21 Bentley/Hutzler ....................................... 22 McClendon/Peterson ............................... 23 Robinson/Thompson ............................... 24 Washington/Wolford ............................... 25 Dillman ................................................... 26 Professional Staff .................................27-28

BOWL HISTORY 2016 Birmingham Bowl .......................... 78 2014 Independence Bowl ........................ 79 2014 Capital One Bowl ........................... 80 2013 Outback Bowl ................................ 81 2012 Capital One Bowl ........................... 82 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl ............................ 83 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl ...................... 84 2009 Outback Bowl ................................ 85 2006 Liberty Bowl ................................... 86 2005 Independence Bowl ........................ 87 2002 Outback Bowl ................................ 88 2001 Outback Bowl ................................ 89 1995 Carquest Bowl ................................ 90 1988 Liberty Bowl ................................... 91 1987 Gator Bowl ..................................... 92 1984 Gator Bowl ..................................... 93 1980 Gator Bowl ..................................... 94 1979 Hall of Fame/1975 Tangerine Bowl . 95 1969 Peach Bowl/1946 Gator Bowl ......... 96 Bowl History/Records ...........................IBC

CAROLINA GAMECOCKS Allen-Williams-August ............................. 30 Bailey-Brunson ........................................ 31 Charleston-Crosby ................................... 32 Daley-Denson .......................................... 33 Dowdle-Fennell ....................................... 34 Fenton-Helms .......................................... 35 Hurst-Hutcherson.................................... 36 Johnson-J. Kinlaw .................................... 37 Knott-Lammons ...................................... 38 Montac-Moore ........................................ 39 Samuel-Sawyer ......................................... 40 D.J. Smith-O. Smith ............................... 41 S. Smith-Sterling...................................... 42 Thomas-Turner ........................................ 43 White-T. Williams ................................... 44 Wonnum-Young ...................................... 45 Other Contributors: Almond-Farrell ........................................ 46 Googer-Markway ..................................... 47 Nixon-Woznick........................................ 48 The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Credits: The 2018 South Carolina Outback Bowl Media Guide was designed, written, compiled and edited by Steve Fink, Assistant Athletics Director/Communications and Public Relations, with assistance from Kent Reichert and Rob Walden.

Covers designed by Joe Johnson. This guide is meant to serve as a supplement to the 2017 South Carolina Football Media Guide. Information is as of December 12, 2017. Photography provided by Travis Bell, Juan Blas, Jenny Dilworth and Allen Sharpe. Printing by Professional Printers of West Columbia, S.C. On the Cover: The front cover features 2017 team captains (clockwise from the top) Jake Bentley, Hayden Hurst, D.J. Wonnum and Skai Moore.

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Bowl Information

SOUTH CAROLINA

Carolina Schedule of Events TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Team Travel from Columbia to Tampa .............................. Noon Coach Muschamp media availability at team hotel ......... 2:15 pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Practice – Jesuit High School ............................................ 11 am First three periods open. Defensive players available after practice Players Night at Splitsville .................................................. 6 pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 Practice – Jesuit High School ............................................ 11 am First three periods open. No media interviews after practice Head Coaches Joint News Conference.................................TBA Holiday Inn Westshore Hotel Team Outing at Busch Gardens .......................................... 3 pm FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 Practice – Jesuit High School ............................................ 11 am First three periods open. Offensive players available after practice Players Hospital Visit.......................................................... 2 pm Tampa General Hospital Team Night at Tampa Bay Lightning ............................. 7:30 pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Practice – Jesuit High School ............................................ 11 am No media availability Clearwater Beach Day ................................................. 11:30 am Hilton Clearwater Beach MetLife/Audi Gridiron Gala ............................................... 7 pm Tampa Marriott Waterside SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Team Walk-Thru - Jesuit High School ........................... 4:30 pm No media availability New Year’s Eve Parade & Band Blast.............................. 5:30 pm Seventh Avenue, Ybor City MONDAY, JANUARY 1 Public Pregame Bowl Bash.................................................. 9 am Outback Bowl 2018 .......................................................... Noon Raymond James Stadium

Hotel Information The South Carolina football team and official travel party will headquarter at the Westin-Tampa Waterside. Contact Jennifer Wezer (813) 204-2025 or jennifer.wezer@westintampaharbourisland.com. The Michigan team and official travel party will stay at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Contact Cyndi Layton (813207-6685) or cyndi.layton@hyatt.com. The media hotel is the Holiday Inn Westshore Hotel (813) 289-8200.

South Carolina Communications Steve Fink, South Carolina Assistant Athletics Director/Communications and Public Relations, Kent Reichert, Associate Director, and Rob Walden, Assistant Director, will accompany the team to Tampa. Fink can be reached via cell phone at 803240-5268 or email at finksc@mailbox.sc.edu. Reichert’s cell number is 734-548-0878 and his email is kentr2@mailbox. sc.edu. Walden’s cell number is 864-200-0690 and his email is waldenr2@mailbox.sc.edu.

Practices and Interviews While in Tampa, South Carolina will practice at Jesuit High School. Practices on December 27, 28 and 29 will be open for the team stretch and the first three periods only to allow still cameras and videographers to shoot. The remainder of the practices are closed to the media. Requested and approved defensive players will be available following the practice on December 27 and requested and approved offensive players will be available following the practice on December 29. There is no media availability on December 30 or 31. Please notify Steve Fink at least 24 hours prior to request a specific player. True freshmen and assistant coaches are not available for media interviews.

Outback Bowl Communications For any questions pertaining to the Outback Bowl, please contact Mike Schulze, Director of Communications and Sponsorship, at 813-874-2695 or mike@outbackbowl.com.

Michigan Communications For questions regarding Michigan, contact Dave Ablauf at 734323-2281 or dablauf@umich.edu.

Note-All times subject to change.

Outback Bowl –––––––––––––––– Carolina Communications –––––– Date: Monday, January 1, 2018 Time: Noon ET Television Network: ESPN2 Location: Tampa, Florida Stadium: Raymond James Stadium Stadium Capacity: 65,856 Teams: SEC vs. Big Ten Web Site: www.outbackbowl.com Title Sponsor: Outback Steakhouse

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Carolina Notebook Gameday Information Stadium................. Raymond James Stadium Capacity ............................................ 65,427 TELEVISION National TV ................................... ESPN2 Play-by-Play .............................. Adam Amin Analysis ............................... Dusty Dvoracek Sideline ................................Molly McGrath RADIO National Radio..........Sports USA Network Play-by-Play .................................Josh Appel Analysis ......................................Doug Plank Satellite Radio .......................................TBA Gamecock IMG Sports Network Play-by-Play ..................................Todd Ellis Analysis .................................. Tommy Suggs Sideline ...............................Langston Moore SERIES CAPSULE Series History ............................SC leads 2-1 In Columbia............................UM leads 1-0 In Ann Arbor ............................SC leads 1-0 Netural Site ...............................SC leads 1-0 First Meeting (1980) ............. SC 17, UM 14 Last Meeting (2013) .............. SC 33, UM 28 Current Streak ........... SC has won 1 in a row Muschamp vs. Michigan ......................... 0-0 Harbaugh vs. South Carolina .................. 0-0 CAROLINA MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant AD/Communications ....Steve Fink Fink Email ..............finksc@mailbox.sc.edu Fink Office .......................... 803-777-7987 Fink Cell ............................. 803-240-5268 Assoc. Dir.-Communications .... Kent Reichert Reichert Email .......kentr2@mailbox.sc.edu Reichert Office .................... 803-777-5257 Reichert Cell ....................... 734-548-0878 Asst. Dir.-Communications .......Rob Walden Walden Email .....waldenr2@mailbox.sc.edu Walden Office ..................... 803-777-7872 Walden Cell ........................ 864-200-0690 CAROLINA COACHES On the Field Head Coach ....................Will Muschamp Running Backs .................. Bobby Bentley Special Teams Coordinator/ Linebackers ...................Coleman Hutzler Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Backs............Travaris Robinson Assistant Head Coach-Defense/ Defensive Line .............. Lance Thompson Offensive Line ......................Eric Wolford In the Press Box Offensive Coordinator/ Wide Receivers ............ Bryan McClendon Outside Linebackers ...........Mike Peterson Tight Ends ...................... Pat Washington

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SOUTH CAROLINA YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE: The South Carolina Gamecocks (8-4, 5-3 SEC) will face the Michigan Wolverines (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) in the 2018 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla. on Monday, January 1. Game time is set for noon ET and the contest will be televised nationally on ESPN2.

600 WINS: The University of South Carolina posted win number 600 in school history in its next-to-last home game against Wofford. Carolina laced it up for the first time on Dec. 24, 1892 in Charleston against Furman. After dropping its first three games, Carolina got into the win column for the first time on Nov. 8, 1895 with a 14-10 victory over Columbia AA. Now, 125 years later, the Gamecocks owns an all-time record of 600-574-44, a .511 winning percentage. This is the 124th season of intercollegiate football at South Carolina and the 111th-consecutive year in which it has competed on the gridiron. The University did not field a team in either 1893 or 1906.

Here are the milestone wins: WIN NO. 1 100 200 300 400 500 600

DATE 11/02/1895 10/29/1924 10/11/1946 11/23/1968 10/26/1985 11/06/2004 11/18/2017

OPPONENT SCORE vs Columbia AA 20-0 at The Citadel 14-3 at Furman 14-7 at Clemson 7-3 at East Carolina 52-10 vs Arkansas 35-32 vs Wofford 31-10

SEC, SEC: The Gamecocks wrapped up their 26th year in the Southeastern Conference. South Carolina and Arkansas joined the league prior to the 1992 campaign. The Gamecocks are 90-117-1 (.435) all-time in SEC regular-season play, but are 35-29 (.547) in conference action in this decade.

GOING BOWLING: The 2018 Outback Bowl marks Carolina’s 22nd bowl appearance. The Gamecocks are 8-13 all-time in bowl games. They dropped their first eight bowl games, won three straight, lost four of the next five but now have won four of their last five bowl appearances.

BOWL APPEARANCES: Here’s a look at the Gamecocks’ 21 previous bowl appearances: Year 1946 1969 1975 1979 1980 1984 1987 1988 1995 2001 2002 2005 2006 2009 2010 2010 2012 2013 2014 2014 2016

Bowl Gator Peach Tangerine Hall of Fame Gator Gator Gator Liberty Carquest Outback Outback Independence Liberty Outback Papajohns.com Chick-fil-A Capital One Outback Capital One Independence Birmingham

Opponent Wake Forest West Virginia Miami (Ohio) Missouri Pittsburgh Oklahoma State LSU Indiana West Virginia Ohio State Ohio State Missouri Houston Iowa UConn Florida State Nebraska Michigan Wisconsin Miami (Fla.) South Florida

Result L, 14-26 L, 3-14 L, 7-20 L, 14-24 L, 9-37 L, 14-21 L, 13-30 L, 10-34 W, 24-21 W, 24-7 W, 31-28 L, 31-38 W, 44-36 L, 10-31 L, 7-20 L, 17-26 W, 30-13 W, 33-28 W, 34-24 W, 24-21 L, 39-46

BOWL ELIGIBILITY: The Gamecocks are bowl-eligible for the 13th time in the last 14 years.

They elected not to participate in a bowl game following a 6-5 season in 2004, did not receive a bowl bid following a 6-6 campaign in 2007, and did not qualify for a bowl following a 3-9 season in 2015. The Gamecocks are 5-5 in the 10 bowl games played in that stretch, including wins in four of their last five bowl appearances.

BACK TO TAMPA: Carolina will be making its fifth trip to the Outback Bowl. The Gamecocks are 3-1 in the Outback Bowl with back-to-back wins over Ohio State in 2001 (24-7) and 2002 (31-28), and a 31-10 loss to Iowa in 2009, before posting a 33-28 win over Michigan in 2013.

GAMECOCKS AND WOLVERINES: This will mark the fourth meeting between Carolina and Michigan and the second between the two squads in the Outback Bowl. The Gamecocks were 33-28 winners on January 1, 2013 in one of the most memorable bowl games in recent history, one that gave us “The Hit,” by Carolina All-American Jadeveon Clowney. The teams also split two contests in the 1980s, with the Gamecocks posting a 17-14 win in Ann Arbor in 1980, and Michigan winning by a 34-3 count in Columbia in 1985.

CAROLINA VS. THE BIG TEN: The Gamecocks are 6-9 all-time against teams that currently comprise the Big Ten Conference. However, that number is somewhat skewed in that they were 0-5 combined against Nebraska (0-3) and Penn State (0-2) when neither of those schools was a member of the Big Ten at the time of the game. The Gamecocks are 7-4 against teams that had Big Ten affiliation when the game was played. Carolina is 2-0 against Ohio State, 1-0 against Nebraska and Chicago as members of the Big Ten, 1-0 vs.

Wisconsin, 2-1 versus Michigan, and 0-1 against Iowa, Indiana and Northwestern.

THEY’RE NOT SEC WORTHY: South Carolina is 27-6 in its last 33 non-conference games, including a 3-1 mark this season, with wins over NC State, Louisiana Tech and Wofford and a loss to Clemson. The Gamecocks had their 18-game non-conference winning streak snapped in the 2014 regular season finale at Clemson, then lost their final two games in both 2015 and 2016.

GIVE ME FIVE: Carolina won five or more conference games this season for just the eighth time in 26 years since joining the SEC. South Carolina tallied a school-record six SEC wins for threeconsecutive years from 2011-13, and also won five SEC games in 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2010.

SO LONG SENIORS: Twelve players went through Senior Day ceremonies: Cory Helms, Hayden Hurst, Ulric Jones, JaMarcus King, Alan Knott, Chris Lammons, Skai Moore, D.J. Park, Dante Sawyer, Demetrius Smalls, D.J. Smith and Taylor Stallworth.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL Carolina-Michigan By the Numbers Record Points Scored Points/Game Opp. Points Scored Opp. Points/Game

SC 8-4 289 24.1 250 20.8

UM 8-4 309 25.8 219 18.2

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218 248 40% 43% 6-14 8-15

210 166 35% 27% 8-13 5-11

Rushing Attempts Yards Rushing Yards Rushing/Game Opp. Rushing Attempts Opp. Yards Rushing Opp. Yards Rush/Game

379 1527 127.2 451 1760 146.7

496 2236 186.3 425 1511 125.9

Passes Attempted Passes Completed Yards Passing Yards Pass/Game Opp. Passes Attempted Opp. Passes Completed Opp. Yards Passing Opp. Yards Pass/Game

365 226 2555 212.9 395 238 2735 227.9

301 164 2023 168.6 296 141 1712 142.7

Total Plays Total Offense Avg. Yards/Game Avg. Yards/Play Opp. Total Plays Opp. Total Offense Opp. Total Yards/Game Opp. Total Yards/Play

744 4082 340.2 5.5 846 4495 374.6 5.3

797 4259 354.9 5.3 721 3223 268.6 4.5

Kickoff Return Avg. 23.0 Punt Return Avg. 8.1 Opp. Kickoff Return Avg. 20.9 Opp. Punt Return Avg. 6.5

18.7 8.3 15.5 10.3

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COACHING CAROUSEL: Head football coach Will Muschamp relieved co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kurt Roper of his duties on December 6. Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon will coordinate the Gamecocks’ offense and call the plays for the 2018 Outback Bowl game versus Michigan.

FRESH FISH: South Carolina has played eight true freshmen this season. Those newcomers include Sherrod Greene, Brad Johnson, OrTre Smith, Shi Smith, Damani Staley, Aaron Sterling, Chad Terrell and Jamyest Williams.

Greene, OrTre Smith, Shi Smith and Williams have started.

EIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH: The Gamecocks have won eight games this season. It marks the 14th time in school history that Carolina has won eight or more games in a season, eight of which have come in this century. The Gamecocks will be looking for their ninth victory of the season in the Outback Bowl, something that has been done just six times previously.

HEY TURN ME OVER: South Carolina leads the SEC and is tied for 21st in the country with 23 turnovers forced (11 fumbles and 12 interceptions). The Gamecocks are plus-9 in turnover margin, second in the SEC and 17th in the country.

11 wins - 3 times (2011, 2012, 2013) 10 wins - 1 time (1984) 9 wins - 2 times (2001, 2010) 8 wins - 8 times (1903, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2006, 2017)

TOUGH COMPETITION: The Gamecocks have four losses this season, but two of those came to teams in No. 1 Clemson and No. 3 Georgia who will be competing in the FBS National Semifinal games. The other two losses also came to 2017 bowl teams, Kentucky and Texas A&M. WHERE THERE’S A WILL: South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp (14-11) has notched 14 victories in his two seasons at the helm. Only Joe Morrison (15-8 in 1983-84), Steve Spurrier (15-10 in 2005-06) and C.R. Williams (14-3 in 1902-03) have won that many games in their first two seasons at Carolina.

POST-SEASON ACCOLADES: The Gamecocks were represented on the Associated Press’s AllSEC team with tight end Hayden Hurst on the first team and linebacker Skai Moore and defensive lineman Dante Sawyer on the second team.

The coaches named Hurst and Moore First-Team All-SEC. Defensive back Jamyest Williams was an All-Freshman selection by the coaches. Moore earned second-team All-America accolades from College Sports Madness.

TOTING THE SHEEPSKIN: The Gamecocks have eight student-athletes who have earned their undergraduate degree. Ulric Jones (interdisciplinary studies), Skai Moore (interdisciplinary studies) and D.J. Park (criminal justice) all had their degrees in hand during the season. Cory Helms (interdisciplinary studies), Alan Knott (criminal justice), Chris Lammons (sociology), Dante Sawyer (interdisciplinary studies), and Demetrius Smalls (criminal justice) graduated in December.

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG: The breakdown of the Gamecocks’ 109-man roster features 12 seniors, 21 juniors, 30 sophomores, 16 redshirt freshmen and 30 true freshmen. 70 percent (76 of 109) of the Carolina roster is composed of freshmen and sophomores.

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TURNOVERS LEAD TO POINTS: The Gamecocks are not only winning the turnover battle, but converting those turnovers into points. Carolina has tallied 86 points off its 23 turnovers forced, while allowing just 13 points following their 14 turnovers. Here’s the game-by-game breakdown: Team NC State Missouri Kentucky Louisiana Tech Texas A&M Arkansas Tennessee Vanderbilt Georgia Florida Wofford Clemson TOTALS

SC DEFENSE TO PTS OFF 2 14 3 14 2 0 1 7 1 0 4 24 0 0 1 3 1 0 3 0 3 14 2 10 23 86

OPP DEFENSE TO PTS OFF 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 3 0 0 2 7 14 13

IF YOU’RE SCORING AT HOME: The Gamecocks are allowing just 20.8 points per game this season, 26th in the country. If that number holds up, it would be their best mark since the 2012 squad allowed just 18.2 points, and would mark the fourth-straight year in which Carolina has shown improvement, going from 30.4 points per game in 2014, to 27.5 in 2015 to 26.5 last season.

BETTER THAN AVERAGE: The Gamecock defense has been better than advertised this season, holding 11 of 12 opponents to fewer points than their season average, with five teams being held at least 10 points below their season mark. Clemson was the only team that was able to tally more than 30 points against South Carolina this season.

Michigan enters the bowl game averaging 25.8 points per game. Here are the numbers: Team Pts vs SC NC State 28 Missouri 13 Kentucky 23 Louisiana Tech 16 Texas A&M 24 Arkansas 22 Tennessee 9 Vanderbilt 27 Georgia 24 Florida 20 Wofford 10 Clemson 34

Season PPG 30.6 39.3 25.8 28.8 31.1 28.8 19.8 24.6 34.9 22.1 27.0 35.2

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SOUTH CAROLINA RALLY ROUND THE FLAG: The Gamecocks are one of the least penalized teams in college football. Carolina has been flagged for just 55 penalties, an average of 4.6 per game, which ranks second in the SEC and tied for 19th in the nation. Carolina’s penalties have totaled 426 yards or 35.5 yards per contest, the fewest in the SEC and the fifth-fewest in the country behind only Boston College, Minnesota, Washington and Army.

ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A TD: The Gamecocks set a school record with three defensive touchdowns in the win over Arkansas.

Skai Moore returned an interception 34 yards, T.J. Brunson returned a fumble 73 yards, then Keisean Nixon returned an interception 45 yards for a score. It was Carolina’s first game with multiple defensive scores since September 10, 2011 at Georgia, when Antonio Allen had a pick-six and Melvin Ingram scored on a fumble recovery.

The three defensive scores were one shy of the NCAA Division I record of four, accomplished four times. Carolina has scored five non-offensive TDs, three on defense and two on special teams.

POINTS FROM ELSEWHERE: The Gamecocks have scored five non-offensive touchdowns this season, two on kickoff returns, two interception returns and one fumble return. That is one shy of the school record of six non-offensive touchdowns, accomplished four times since 1970: 1971, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

YEAR 1971 2010 2011 2012 1988 2017

KOR 0 0 0 0 1 2

PR 5 0 1 2 2 0

FUM 0 1 3 2 0 1

INT 1 5 2 2 2 2

TOTAL 6 6 6 6 5 5

LINE DANCE: Due to right ankle injuries to Zack Bailey, Cory Helms and Malik Young, offensive line coach Eric Wolford has had to piece together several different starting units. Nine players have started on the offensive line this season.

The Gamecocks have used six different offensive line combinations, including four different starters at right tackle. The lone constant has been senior Alan Knott at center, who earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades against Vanderbilt, although Donell Stanley has started every game, nine at left guard and three at right guard. The good news is that the same quintet has started in each of the last five games. Here are the starting combinations: NC STATE: Young-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey MIZZOU: Young-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey KENTUCKY: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey LA TECH: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Young A&M: Daley-Hutcherson-Knott-Stanley-Young ARKANSAS: Daley-Hutcherson-Knott-Stanley-Park TENNESSEE: Daley-Hutcherson-Knott-Stanley-Camper VANDERBILT: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey GEORGIA: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey FLORIDA: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey WOFFORD: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey CLEMSON: Daley-Stanley-Knott-Helms-Bailey

MISSING IN ACTION: After having 19 of the 22 starters answer the bell in each of the first three games, injuries struck Carolina. In addition to the issues on the offensive line, starting wide receiver/kick returner Deebo Samuel (fractured leg vs. Kentucky), starting Buck Bryson Allen-Williams (shoulder vs. Kentucky), starting running back Rico Dowdle (fractured leg vs. Tennessee) and tight ends K.C. Crosby (fractured leg vs. Arkansas) and Kyle Markway (ribs vs. Missouri) all missed the remainder of the regular season after undergoing surgery. Dowdle, Crosby and Markway should be cleared for the bowl game, while Samuel and Allen-Williams will return for their senior seasons in 2018.

MY QUARTERBACK IS A BENTLEY: Sophomore quarterback Jake Bentley (6-3, 220) is hitting on 62.4 percent of his passes this season (226-for-362) for 2,555 yards with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He completed a career-best 16-consecutive passes earlier this season against Kentucky, four shy of the school record of 20, set by Connor Shaw, and had a stretch where he went 152 consecutive passes without an interception. He ranks sixth in the SEC in passing yards per game (212.9) and eighth in total offense (220.1). Bentley, who is 12-7 in 19 career starts, has thrown for over 300 yards twice in his career.

RISING UP: With just the bowl game remaining, Jake Bentley is moving on up in the single-season passing charts in Carolina history: SINGLE SEASON PASSING YARDS 1. Dylan Thompson (2014) ...............................3,564 2. Todd Ellis (1987) ..........................................3,206 3. Steve Taneyhill (1995) ...................................3,094 4. Stephen Garcia (2010) ..................................3,059 5. Todd Ellis (1986) ..........................................3,020 6. Stephen Garcia (2009) ..................................2,862 7. Jake Bentley (2017) ................................... 2,555 8. Bobby Fuller (1991) ......................................2,524 9. Steve Taneyhill (1994) ..................................2,486 10. Connor Shaw (2013).....................................2,447 SINGLE SEASON PASS ATTEMPTS 1. Dylan Thompson (2014) ..................................451 2. Todd Ellis (1987) .............................................432 Stephen Garcia (2009) .....................................432 4. Todd Ellis (1988) .............................................391 5. Steve Taneyhill (1995) ......................................389 6. Steve Taneyhill (1994) ......................................367 7. Jake Bentley (2017) ...................................... 362 8. Stephen Garcia (2010) .....................................349 9. Todd Ellis (1986) .............................................340 Bobby Fuller (1991) .........................................340 SINGLE SEASON PASS COMPLETIONS 1. Dylan Thompson (2014) ..................................270 2. Steve Taneyhill (1995) ......................................261 3. Steve Taneyhill (1994) ......................................257 4. Todd Ellis (1987) .............................................241 5. Stephen Garcia (2009) .....................................239 6. Jake Bentley (2017) ...................................... 226 7. Stephen Garcia (2010) .....................................224 8. Todd Ellis (1986) .............................................205 9. Bobby Fuller (1991) .........................................202 10. Todd Ellis (1988) .............................................198

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL SEC Standings EASTERN DIVISION SEC Georgia* 7-1 S. Carolina 5-3 Kentucky 4-4 Missouri 4-4 Florida 3-5 Vanderbilt 1-7 Tennessee 0-8

PCT .875 .625 .500 .500 .375 .125 .000

PF PA 295 115 196 162 217 246 277 270 168 222 180 346 113 278

ALL 12-1 8-4 7-5 7-5 4-7 5-7 4-8

PCT .923 .667 .583 .583 .364 .417 .333

PF 454 289 309 472 243 295 242

PA 172 250 343 381 300 376 349

WESTERN DIVISION SEC Alabama 7-1 Auburn# 7-1 LSU 6-2 Miss State 4-4 Texas A&M 4-4 Ole Miss^ 3-5 Arkansas 1-7

PCT .875 .875 .750 .500 .500 .375 .125

PF PA 307 98 327 152 209 165 210 191 205 250 236 316 208 337

ALL 11-1 10-3 9-3 8-4 7-5 6-6 4-8

PCT .917 .769 .750 .667 .583 .500 .333

PF 469 447 337 385 373 394 345

PA 138 225 225 245 344 415 434

*-SEC Champion #-Represented the West in the SEC Championship game ^-Not eligible for a postseason bowl

SEC Bowl Games Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl Missouri (7-5) vs. Texas (6-6) December 27, Houston, Texas, 9 pm Belk Bowl Texas A&M (7-5) vs. Wake Forest (7-5) December 29, Charlotte, N.C., 1 pm Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Kentucky (7-5) vs. Northwestern (9-3) December 29, Nashville, Tenn., 4:30 pm TaxSlayer Bowl Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Louisville (8-4) December 30, Jacksonville, Fla., Noon Outback Bowl South Carolina (8-4) vs. Michigan (8-4) January 1, Tampa, Fla., Noon Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Auburn (10-3) vs. UCF (12-0) January 1, Atlanta, Ga., 12:30 pm Citrus Bowl Presented by Overton’s LSU (9-3) vs. Notre Dame (9-3) January 1, Orlando, Fla., 1 pm Rose Bowl Presented by Northwestern Mutual Georgia (12-1) vs. Oklahoma (12-1) January 1, Pasadena, Calif., 5 pm Allstate Sugar Bowl Alabama (11-1) vs. Clemson (12-1) January 1, New Orleans, La., 8:45 pm

SINGLE SEASON COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (Min. 100 attempts) 1. Connor Shaw (2012)..................67.5 (154 of 228) 2. Steve Taneyhill (1995) ................67.1 (261 of 389) 3. Blake Mitchell (2006) ................66.8 (135 of 202) 4. Jake Bentley (2016) ................. 65.8 (125 of 190) 5. Connor Shaw (2011)..................65.4 (123 of 188) 6. Stephen Garcia (2010) ...............64.2 (224 of 349) 7. Connor Shaw (2013)..................63.4 (180 of 284) 8. Dondrial Pinkins (2004) .............63.0 (68 of 108) 9. Steve Taneyhill (1994) ................62.9 (231 of 367) 10. Jake Bentley (2017) ................. 62.4 (226 of 362) SINGLE SEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 1. Steve Taneyhill (1995) ........................................29 2. Dylan Thompson (2014) ....................................26 3. Connor Shaw (2013)..........................................24 4. Todd Ellis (1986) ...............................................20 Steve Taneyhill (1994) ........................................20 Stephen Garcia (2010) .......................................20 7. Anthony Wright (1997) .....................................18 8. Blake Mitchell (2005) ........................................17 Stephen Garcia (2009) .......................................17 Connor Shaw (2012)..........................................17 ------------------------------------------------------------------Jake Bentley (2017) ........................................ 16

ON TARGET: Quarterback Jake Bentley has completed 63.6 percent of his career passes (351of-552). That has him ranked second on the Gamecocks’ career completion percentage list.

CAREER COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (Min. 150 attempts) 1. Connor Shaw (2010-13) ............65.5 (480 of 733) 2. Jake Bentley (2016-17) ............ 63.6 (351 of 552) 3. Blake Mitchell (2004-07) ...........60.7 (482 of 794) 4. Steve Taneyhill (1992-95).........60.5 (753 of 1245) 5. Bobby Fuller (1990-91)..............58.8 (373 of 634)

FAMILY AFFAIR: Quarterback Jake Bentley comes from a football family. His father, Bobby, is the Gamecocks’ running backs coach and previously was a highly-successful coach at Byrnes (S.C.) High and at Presbyterian College. Jake’s step-brother, Chas Dodd (Rutgers), and brother, Shuler Bentley (Old Dominion/Murray State), both have played quarterback in college. Chas is on the Carolina staff as a GA in the weight room.

MORE ON JAKE: Quarterback Jake Bentley shared 2016 team MVP honors with Deebo Samuel, despite playing in just seven contests.

He set the school record for bowl games and Birmingham Bowl records for passes completed (32), yards passing (390) and total offense (381) while throwing three TD passes against USF in 2016.

He has thrown for 3,975 career yards, needing just 25 yards to become the 11th player in school history to pass for 4,000 yards.

3,000-YARD PASSERS: No. PLAYER YEARS C-A-I YDS 1. Todd Ellis 1986-89 747-1350-73 9,953 -----------------------------------------------------------------10. Bobby Fuller 1990-91 373-634-17 4,896 11. Jake Bentley 2016-17 351-552-15 3,975 12. Dondrial Pinkins 2000-04 265-504-18 3,459 13. Jeff Grantz 1972-75 231-455-25 3,440 14. Chris Smelley 2006-08 270-479-22 3,210

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Carolina Notebook BORN TO RUN: The Gamecocks running attack has been a committee effort this season. Carolina hopes to regain the services of Rico Dowdle, who suffered a broken leg in the win over Tennessee, for the bowl game. With Dowdle’s sidelined, the running game fell into the hands of A.J. Turner, Ty’Son Williams and Mon Denson, with Turner and Williams doing the bulk of the work.

CAROLINA RUNNING BACKS: 2017 Player Rush-Yards-TD A.J. Turner 92-517-3 Rico Dowdle 60-206-1 Ty’Son Williams 92-460-1 Mon Denson 40-148-2 Caleb Kinlaw 4-47-0

Career Rush-Yards-TD 208-1014-6 193-970-7 111-517-1* 40-148-2 11-77-0**

*-Stats include North Carolina; **-Stats include Wisconsin

A.J. TURNS UP: After rushing just 20 times for 60 yards through the first six games, redshirt sophomore A.J. Turner (5-10, 184) picked up the load in Rico Dowdle’s absence. Over the last six games, Turner has carried 72 times for 457 yards, a 6.3yard average. He had a career-best 121-yard effort on just 15 carries against Vanderbilt, the first 100yard rushing game for a Gamecock this season, then topped that with a career-high 22-carry, 136yard effort against Florida. Turner has taken over the team lead in rushing with 92 carries for 517 yards, a 5.6-yard average, and two touchdowns.

He logged 497 yards and three scores on 116 carries last season, including a 113-yard effort against Texas A&M. With 1,004 career yards, he became the 43rd 1,000-yard rusher in school history and owns three 100-yard rushing games.

THE PRODIGAL (TY’)SON: After spending the 2015 season at North Carolina, then sitting out 2016 as a transfer, redshirt sophomore running back Ty’Son Williams, from Sumter, S.C., has led the Gamecocks in rushing three times this season. He came off the bench at Mizzou to lead the team with 14 rushes for 78 yards in the win.

He made his first collegiate start against Louisiana Tech and responded with 95 yards on 13 carries, a 7.3-yard average, including a 35-yard touchdown burst in the fourth quarter, the longest by a Gamecock this season. He logged 14 carries for 73 yards, including a 34-yard burst, at Texas A&M. He is the team’s second-leading rusher with 460 yards on 92 carries, a 5.0-yard average.

HE’S THE MON: Redshirt sophomore Mon Denson has taken advantage of his recent opportunities. After not seeing any game action in his first two years on campus and not getting a carry in the first five games this season, Denson, a 5-10, 209-pounder from LaGrange, Ga., has shown a burst of late. He turned in his best performance against Florida, rushing a career-high 13 times for a career-high 61 yards, with his first two TDs. MISSING DEEBO: Deebo Samuel did it all for the Gamecocks through the season’s first three games before suffering a broken bone in his leg against Kentucky. In the opener against NC State, 7

Carolina Notebook Career Start Chart Player

‘13 ‘14 ‘15 ‘16 ‘17 All

Cory Helms

11* 12* RS 13

Alan Knott

RS

8

9

12 12 41

Chris Lammons

-

7

4

13 12 36

Skai Moore

4

9

11

0

Taylor Stallworth

-

0

5

13 12 30

Zack Bailey

-

-

5

13

Hayden Hurst

-

-

1

13 12 26

Bryan Edwards

-

-

-

12 12 24

JaMarcus King

-

JC JC 11 12 23

D.J. Smith

-

1

1

10 11 23

Jake Bentley

-

-

-

7

12 19

Rashad Fenton

-

-

0

7

11 18

Deebo Samuel

-

RS

3

10

3

16

2

1

7

3

13

B. Allen-Williams -

9

45

12 36 8

26

Donell Stanley

-

RS

0

1

12 13

Malik Young

-

RS

0

9

4

T.J. Brunson

-

-

-

0

12 12

Keir Thomas

-

-

-

2

10 12

D.J. Wonnum

-

-

-

0

12 12

Rico Dowdle

-

-

-

7

4

11

K.C. Crosby

-

-

0

9

1

10

Dennis Daley

-

-

JC JC 10 10

A.J. Turner

-

-

RS

4

6

10

JC JC RS

8

1

9

Ulric Jones

13

Javon Kinlaw

-

-

-

JC

9

9

OrTre Smith

-

-

-

-

9

9

Steven Montac

-

-

JC

6

2

8

Jacob August

-

RS

3

1

3

7

Dante Sawyer

-

JC 4

0

3

7

Shi Smith

-

-

-

-

7

7

Jamyest Williams

-

-

-

-

6

6

Terry Googer

-

RS

2

3

0

5

RS

0

0

3

1

4

Antoine Wilder

-

-

RS

3

1

4

Blake Camper

-

-

1

1

1

3

Sadarius Hutcherson -

-

-

RS

3

3

D.J. Park

Randrecous Davis -

-

- 1/RS 1

2

Chavis Dawkins

-

-

-

2

0

2

Sherrod Greene

-

-

-

-

2

2

Ty’Son Williams

-

- NC RS

2

2

Daniel Fennell

-

-

RS

0

1

1

Kyle Markway

-

-

1

RS

0

1

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SOUTH CAROLINA he returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a score, and caught five passes for 83 yards including a pair of scores, finishing the day with 185 allpurpose yards. At Missouri, he returned another kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, scored on a 25yard rush and caught five passes for 45 yards, accumulating 167 all-purpose yards. He was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after both the NC State and Missouri contests. Samuel hauled in five passes for 122 yards, including a 68yard scoring strike on the game’s first play from scrimmage against Kentucky, before suffering the injury. Samuel’s six touchdowns in the season’s first three games is still tied for the team lead after the regular season.

MOVIN’ ON UP: Sophomore wide receiver Bryan Edwards played an excellent second fiddle to Deebo Samuel, but has now moved into the first chair in Samuel’s absence. Edwards has caught at least three passes in 10 of 12 games this season, totaling 59 catches for 705 yards and four scores. He ranks fourth in the SEC in receptions per game (4.9) and is ninth in receiving yards per game (58.8). His best effort was a six-catch, 122-yard performance against Louisiana Tech and he added a career-high eight receptions for 90 yards versus Wofford. The 6-3, 215-pounder from Conway, S.C., has 103 career receptions for 1,295 yards.

He has caught at least one pass in all 24 games in which he has appeared.

HE’S SHI, BUT EFFECTIVE: Shi Smith has also stepped up in the absence of Deebo Samuel.

The true freshman had his best game as a Gamecock at Texas A&M, catching three passes for a team-high 86 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown pass for his first career score. He had a season-high five receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown against Vanderbilt. For the season, Shi has hauled in 26 passes for 350 yards and two scores.

THE OTHER SMITH: True freshman wide receiver OrTre Smith continues to produce as well.

The 6-4, 219-pounder has 30 catches for 326 yards and three touchdowns. He has caught at least three passes in each of the last eight games, including a career-best five-catch, 60-yard performance against Florida.

CAROLINA WIDE RECEIVERS: 2017 Player Rec-Yards-TD Bryan Edwards 59-705-4 Deebo Samuel 15-250-3 OrTre Smith 30-326-3 Shi Smith 26-350-2 Terry Googer 0-0-0 Chavis Dawkins 2-18-0 Randrecous Davis 3-32-0 Chad Terrell 3-20-0

Career Rec-Yards-TD 103-1295-8 86-1194-5 30-326-3 26-350-2 12-140-0 10-87-0 6-77-0 3-20-0

CHASING 100: Bryan Edwards went over the 100 career reception mark in the regular season finale against Clemson, while Hayden Hurst is just three catches shy of the century mark for career receptions.

No. PLAYER YEARS REC. YDS 1. Kenny McKinley 2005-08 207 2,781 ---------------------------------------------------------------10. Cory Boyd 2003-07 117 1,303 11. Stanley Pritchett 1992-95 116 1,097 12. Brandon Bennett 1991-94 111 984 13. Ryan Brewer 1999-02 107 1,136 14. Bruce Ellington 2011-13 106 1,586 15. Philip Logan 1974-77 105 2,063 16. Bryan Edwards 2016-17 103 1,295 17. Ace Sanders 2010-12 99 1,230 18. Hayden Hurst 2015-17 97 1,240 19. Harold Green 1986-89 94 859 20. Brian Scott 1998-01 93 1,506 Nick Jones 2011-14 93 1,125

DIAMONDS AREN’T FOREVER: Hayden Hurst played professional baseball in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization after being selected in the 17th round of the 2012 draft. Now a 6-5, 253-pound junior, the 24-year-old Hurst turned in the school’s best single-season receiving numbers for a tight end in 2016. His 48 receptions and 616 receiving yards topped the previous marks of 38 catches, set by Doug Hamrick in 1970, and 576 yards, set by Danny Smith in 1987. He also was selected a permanent team captain in 2016, becoming the first sophomore in school history to earn that distinction. Hurst is a 2017 first-team All-SEC selection, was one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation’s top walk-on and was one of eight finalists for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation’s top tight end.

CAROLINA TIGHT ENDS: 2017 Player Rec-Yards-TD Hayden Hurst 41-518-2 K.C. Crosby 2-11-0 Jacob August 6-68-0 Kyle Markway 0-0-0 Kiel Pollard 1-4-0

Career Rec-Yards-TD 97-1240-3 25-228-4 15-158-1 3-57-0 2-22-0

FROM HURST TO FIRST: Hayden Hurst is second on the squad with 41 receptions for 518 yards. He had his best game at Georgia, catching seven passes for a career-high 93 yards, earning John Mackey Tight End of the Week accolades.

He also logged back-to-back 76-yard receiving games earlier this season, catching six passes at Texas A&M and a career-long 62-yard touchdown versus Arkansas. He became the school’s all-time leader in career receptions by a tight end in the win over Vanderbilt, surpassing Danny Smith’s mark of 78, which stood for 30 years. He ranks second in career yards receiving by a tight end with 1,240, and needs 97 yards to become the school’s all-time leader in that category. Danny Smith is the current leader with 1,336 yards.

TIGHT ENDS - CAREER RECEPTIONS: No. Name Years 1.

Hayden Hurst 2015-17 2.

Danny Smith 1984-87 3.

Jared Cook 2006-08

Rec. 97 78 73

TIGHT ENDS - CAREER YARDS RECEIVING: No. Name Years Yards 1.

Danny Smith 1984-87 1336 2.

Hayden Hurst 2015-17 1240 3.

Jared Cook 2006-08 1107

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WM ALL 42-32 28-12 11-15 3-5

WM @SC 14-11 10-4 3-6 1-1

‘17 8-4 5-2 2-2 1-0

August September October November December January

1-0 17-6 10-11 13-13 0-1 1-1

0-0 5-4 5-2 4-4 0-1 0-0

0-0 3-2 3-0 2-2 0-0 0-0

Leading after 1st Quarter Tied after 1st Quarter Trailing after 1st Quarter

19-7 6-0 11-7 3-5 12-18 5-6

2-0 2-2 4-2

Leading at Halftime Tied at Halftime Trailing at Halftime

32-6 10-2 5-1 2-2 1-1 1-0 8-24 3-8 2-3

Leading after 3rd Quarter Tied after 3rd Quarter Trailing after 3rd Quarter

34-4 11-1 6-1 2-1 1-1 1-0 6-27 2-9 1-3

When Scoring First When Opp. Scores First

25-9 8-2 17-23 6-9

GETTING IN THE SACK: The Gamecocks have recorded 24 sacks in 12 games this season, three more than they notched in 13 games during the 2016 campaign, with seven coming at Tennessee, the most in a game since 2012. Sophomore D.J. Wonnum leads the way with 6.0 sacks, tying for ninth in the SEC. Here are the individual sack numbers, both 2017 and career: SACKS D.J. Wonnum Dante Sawyer Skai Moore Bryson Allen-Williams Keir Thomas Daniel Fennell Aaron Sterling Brad Johnson Ulric Jones JaMarcus King Antoine Wilder Chris Lammons Taylor Stallworth Rashad Fenton

2017 6.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

CAREER 7.5 6.5 5.5 4.5 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5

18 35 13

11 20 13

WONNUM RECOGNIZED TWICE: Sophomore Dennis “D.J.” Wonnum, was selected as the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week twice this season. In the win over Arkansas, he was credited with four solo tackles, including a tackle for loss, broke up two passes and had a quarterback hurry. He led a Carolina defensive line that limited the Razorbacks to just 106 yards rushing on 32 carries. At Tennessee, he logged six tackles, all solo stops, including a pair of sacks for a dozen yards. The Carolina defense held the Vols to just 253 yards of total offense, including just 120 yards after the first quarter. Wonnum ranks third in the SEC with 13.0 tackles for loss and is tied for 13th in the SEC with 6.0 sacks.

Score 20-plus Points 36-8 Score 30-plus Points 25-1 Opponents Score 20 or less 30-6 Decided by 3 or less 4-3 Decided by 7 or less 15-12 Decided by 10 or less 19-15

11-1 8-1 7-1 3-0 8-3 10-4

6-0 5-0 5-0 1-0 4-1 5-2

TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. Jadeveon Clowney (2012) ............................. 23.5 2. Eric Norwood (2007) .................................... 19.5 3. Rickey Hagood (1983) .................................. 16.0 4. Andrew Provence (1982) ............................... 15.0 Melvin Ingram (2011) ................................... 15.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------D.J. Wonnum (2017) .................................13.0

Rush for 100-plus Yards Rush for 150-plus Yards Pass for 200-plus Yards Pass for 300-plus Yards Total 400-plus Yards

13-2 10-1 5-8 0-2 4-1

7-0 6-0 3-3 0-1 2-0

Opp. Rush 100 yards or less 21-5 3-0 Opp. Pass 200 yards or less 20-19 5-6 Opp. Total 300 yards or less 20-8 4-0

3-0 2-3 2-0

Commit More Turnovers Commit Fewer Turnovers Commit Equal Turnovers

3-4 9-2 2-5

2-1 5-0 1-3

Lead in Time of Possession 30-11 9-3 Trail in Time of Possession 12-21 5-8

5-0 3-4

Largest Halftime Lead Largest Halftime Deficit >Come From Behind Win

*WM=Will Muschamp

30 35 15

40-15 31-4 25-22 3-3 19-2

7-19 27-7 8-6

3-1 5-3

SAWYER STRIPS TOPS THE NATION: Senior defensive end Dante Sawyer is tied with Ball State’s Anthony Winbush and Charlotte’s Ben DeLuca for the NCAA Division I lead in forced fumbles with five. Sawyer and DeLuca have played 11 games, while Winbush has played 12. The school record for forced fumbles in a season is six, set

by Bill Currier in 1976 and matched by Emanuel Weaver in 1981. Sawyer was named second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press.

SKAI SOARS: Skai Moore is back after missing the entire 2016 season following surgery to address a herniated disk in his neck. He leads the team and tied for 11th in the SEC with 88 tackles, an average of 7.3 tackles per game, and set a careerhigh with 15 tackles in the regular-season finale against Clemson. The 6-2, 221-pound linebacker from Cooper City, Fla., was the Gamecocks’ leadGAMECOCKSONLINE.COM

ing tackler in 2015 with 111 stops, tying for third in the SEC with 9.2 tackles per game. He also led the team with 6.5 tackles for loss and with four pass interceptions, tying for fourth in the SEC. Moore became the first Gamecock to reach the century mark in tackles since 2006, while his 111 tackles were the second-highest total recorded by a Carolina player in the last 25 years. He led the team in tackles for a third-consecutive season, becoming the first player to do so since 1992-94.

TOTAL TACKLES 1. J.D. Fuller (1979, 81-83) ............................... 405 2. Andrew Provence (1980-82) ........................... 401 3. Mike Durrah (1980-82) ................................. 396 4. James Seawright (1981-84)............................. 384 5. Tony Watkins (1991-94) ................................ 357 6. Rashad Faison (1999-02)................................ 349 7. Skai Moore (2013-15, 2017) .......................348 8. Kenneth Robinson (1982-83, 85-86) ............. 340 9. Patrick Hinton (1987-90) .............................. 328 10. Ben Washington (1994-97) ............................ 326 UNASSISTED TACKLES (Since 1982) 1. Rashad Faison (1999-02)................................ 247 2. Skai Moore (2013-15, 2017) .......................210 3. Tony Watkins (1991-94) ................................ 204 4. Patrick Hinton (1987-90) .............................. 191 5. Eric Brown (1990-93) .................................... 181

MOORE FROM SKAI: Skai Moore can become the first player in school history to lead the team in tackles in four seasons. That accomplishment is rare across the country, having been done just 14 times previously. He currently holds a 13-tackle lead (88-75) over T.J. Brunson for the 2017 team lead. Here are the players who have led their team in tackles in all four years: PLAYER Dan Bass Mark Blosch Pete Najarian Larry Station Greg Garnica Dana Howard Mike Staid Mike Parker Dat Nguyen Greg Jones Jerry Franklin Marcus McGraw Tyler Matakevich Dakota Cox

SCHOOL Michigan State Utah Minnesota Iowa Ball State Illinois Tulane Houston Texas A&M Michigan State Arkansas Houston Temple New Mexico

YEARS 1976-79 1982-85 1982-85 1982-85 1986-89 1991-94 1991-94 1994-97 1995-98 2007-10 2008-11 2008-11 2012-15 2013-16

THAT’S A RECORD: Skai Moore has a teamleading three interceptions this season, getting one against Kentucky, returning another 34 yards for a score in the win over Arkansas, then adding a third last week against Wofford. He is tied with Bo Davies (1969-71) for the school record with 14 career picks.

CAREER INTERCEPTIONS 1. Bo Davies (1969-71) ........................................ 14 Skai Moore (2013-15, 2017) .........................14 3. Dick Harris (1969-71) ..................................... 12 4. Henry Laws (1973-75) ..................................... 11 Robert Perlotte (1979-81) ................................ 11 Pat Bowen (1979-82) ....................................... 11 Bryant Gilliard (1982-84) ................................ 11 Robert Robinson (1985-88) ............................. 11 9. 7 players tied .................................................... 10 9

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MOORE RECOGNITION: Senior linebacker Skai Moore was named to the first-team All-SEC squad by the league’s coaches, was a second-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press, and was named second-team All-American by College Sports Madness.

South Carolina 2017 Rankings Category Scoring Offense Rushing Offense Passing Offense Passing Efficiency Total Offense

Avg./No. SEC NCAA 24.1 12 98 127.3 12 107 212.9 6 79 129.2 10 73 340.2 12 108

Scoring Defense 20.8 Rushing Defense 146.7 Passing Defense 227.9 Pass Efficiency Defense 124.0 Total Defense 374.6

6 6 11 6 7

26 43 72 51 51

Kickoff Returns Opp. Kickoff Returns Punt Returns Opp. Punt Returns Net Punting

23.0 20.9 8.1 6.4 41.1

4 8 9 7 5

29 68 56 56 14

Fumbles Recovered 11 Fumbles Lost 3 Passes Intercepted 12 Passes Had Intercepted 11 Turnovers Gained 23 Turnovers Lost 14 Turnover Margin 0.75

2 1 3 10 1 5 2

14 4 45 75 21 25 17

Sacks Sacks Allowed Tackles for Loss TFLs Allowed

2.0 2.2 5.3 5.2

11 6 11 6

62 75 85 32

3rd Down Percent Opp. 3rd Down Pct 4th Down Percent Opp. 4th Down Pct

.401 .425 .429 .533

9 11 10 9

67 94 96 77

Penalties/Game Penalty Yards/Game

4.6 35.5

2 1

19 5

Time of Possession

28:57

11

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THE BRUNSON BURNER: Sophomore T.J. Brunson is second on the team and ranks in a tie for 21st in the SEC with 75 stops, or 6.2 tackles per game. Brunson made his first start as a Gamecock memorable. The 6-1, 230-pound linebacker from Columbia, S.C. posted a game- and career-high 16 tackles in the win over NC State.

It was the most tackles in a game for a Gamecock since Antonio Allen logged 16 stops against ECU on Sept. 3, 2011, a game that was also played in Charlotte. He also has logged double-digits in tackles against Kentucky with a dozen.

KING FOR A SEASON: Senior cornerback JaMarcus King ranks fourth in the SEC in passes defended with 13 and finds himself in the Carolina record books for passes broken up in both a single season and for a career despite playing just two seasons for the Garnet & Black.

SEASON - PASSES BROKEN UP (Since 1981) 1. Chris Major (1985) .......................................... 17 2. Sheldon Brown (2000) ..................................... 15 3. Brad Edwards (1987) ....................................... 13 4. Sheldon Brown (2001) ..................................... 12 5. Dunta Robinson (2003) ................................... 12 JaMarcus King (2017) ...................................12 CAREER - PASSES BROKEN UP (Since 1981) 1. Chris Major (1983-86) ..................................... 43 2. Sheldon Brown (1998-01) ................................ 36 3. Robert Robinson (1985-88) ............................. 33 4. Rashad Faison (1999-02).................................. 25 5. Dunta Robinson (2000-03) .............................. 22 6. Brad Edwards (1984-87) .................................. 21 Tony Watkins (1991-94) .................................. 21 JaMarcus King (2016-17) ..............................21 9. Andre Goodman (1998-01) ............................. 20 10. Darian Stewart (2006-09) ................................ 20

PICK THIS: Carolina has 12 interceptions on the season. Here are the individual numbers: INTERCEPTIONS Skai Moore Bryson Allen-Williams JaMarcus King Chris Lammons Steven Montac Keisean Nixon Jamyest Williams Rashad Fenton D.J. Smith Antoine Wilder

2017 3 1 1 0 2 2 2 1 0 0

Career 14 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1

THIS IS CHARLTON YOUR PUNTER: Redshirt sophomore Joseph Charlton, has averaged 44.3 yards over his 47 punts, with 16 measuring over 50 yards, including a career-long 73-yarder at Missouri, the longest punt by a Gamecock since Marty Simpson had a 79-yard punt in 1992.

He also has 12 punts inside the 20 with just four touchbacks. The Gamecocks are averaging 41.1 net yards per punt, 14th in the country. Charlton currently owns the best single-season punting average in school history by percentage points over Daren Parker (1989) and Sean Kelly (2015).

CAROLINA SINGLE-SEASON PUNTING AVG. 1. Joseph Charlton (2017)... 44.319 (47 for 2083) Daren Parker (1989)............44.286 (49 for 2170) Sean Kelly (2015) ................44.255 (55 for 2434) 4. Spencer Lanning (2010) ..........44.1 (54 for 2383) 5. Ryan Succop (2006) ................43.7 (29 for 1267) Tom O’Connor (1985) ...........43.7 (52 for 2270)

THE RETURNS ARE IN: Rashad Fenton has taken over as the school’s all-time leader in kick return average at 24.8 yards, surpassing Kent Hagood (24.7 from 1981-85). Fenton has 646 yards on 26 career returns while Hagood logged 519 yards on 21 returns.

WINNER, WINNER: The Gamecocks faced a dozen opponents that combined to win 61.6 percent of its games in 2016, going 98-61 overall. That ranked as the fourth-highest opponent winning percentage among FBS teams. The opponents have not disappointed this season, logging a .589 winning percentage (86-60) through games of December 3. Seven of the Gamecocks’ 12 opponents will be playing in a bowl game this year, with two (Georgia and Clemson) in the CFP national semifinals. Additionally, Wofford earned a spot in the FCS playoffs.

ENROLLING EARLY: The Gamecocks had four freshmen enroll in January. That comes on the heels of a school-record six high school recruits who graduated a semester early and enrolled in time for spring drills in 2016. Here is the list of those who have enrolled early since 2006: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016:

ALL THE WHITE STUFF: Freshman Parker White, who also handles the kickoffs, is trying to replace Elliott Fry, Carolina’s all-time leading scorer. White is 24-for-24 on PATs and 12-for22 on field goals, but is a solid 9-for-10 inside 40 yards. His first career made field goal was a 31yard game-winner in the final seconds against LA Tech. 42 of his 59 kickoffs have been touchbacks.

2017:

Clark Gaston Stephen Garcia, Travian Robertson Jay Spearman, C.C. Whitlock, Shaq Wilson Jarvis Giles, Stephon Gilmore, DeVonte Holloman Connor Shaw Martay Mattox Kelvin Rainey, Brock Stadnik, Clayton Stadnik Connor Mitch, D.J. Park None Jalen Henry, Christian Owens, Sherrod Pittman, Jerad Washington Bryan Edwards, C.J. Freeman, Brandon McIlwain, Chris Smith, Kobe Smith, Keir Thomas Summie Carlay, Jaylin Dickerson, OrTre Smith, M.J. Webb

WINNING IN FEBRUARY: The Gamecocks had another successful February, according to the recruiting gurus. Here are the recent recruiting class rankings:

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL Year 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017:

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AND YOU’LL GET A DEGREE TOO: The Gamecocks’ Graduation Success Rate score of 98 ranked first in the SEC and tied for fourth in the country with Brown and Columbia, while trailing only Dartmouth, Harvard and Northwestern in the latest GSR released by the NCAA. THEY PAY TO SEE THEM PLAY: South Carolina averaged 78,586 fans at Williams-Brice Stadium (capacity 80,250) during the 2017 season, ranking 16th in the nation. The Gamecocks also played in three of the biggest stadiums in the nation this year, with attendances of over 90,000 at Tennessee (98,104), Texas A&M (96,430) and Georgia (92,746).

WORKING OVERTIME: The Gamecocks are 2-3 all-time in games decided in overtime. They won their first overtime game at Missouri, 27-24, in two overtimes on Oct. 26, 2013 in Columbia, Mo., and won in “The Swamp” over Florida by a 23-20 count in 2014. All three overtime losses have come against Tennessee by a field goal: a 2320 setback on Sept. 27, 2003 in Knoxville, and a 27-24 loss in Knoxville on Oct. 27, 2007 and a 45-42 loss in Columbia on Nov. 1, 2014.

LOOKING AHEAD: The annual Garnet & Black spring game is set for Saturday, March 31, 2018.

The 2018 regular season will kick off on Saturday, September 1, vs. Coastal Carolina.

Gamecocks in the NFL Name Team Jerell Adams New York Giants Damiere Byrd* Carolina Panthers A.J. Cann Jacksonville Jaguars Jadeveon Clowney Houston Texans Jared Cook Oakland Raiders Pharoh Cooper Los Angeles Rams Mike Davis Seattle Seahawks Patrick DiMarco Buffalo Bills Bruce Ellington* Houston Texans Stephon Gilmore New England Patriots Melvin Ingram Los Angeles Chargers Alshon Jeffery Philadelphia Eagles Isaiah Johnson# Tampa Bay Buccaneers T.J. Johnson Cincinnati Bengals Johnathan Joseph Houston Texans Marquavius Lewis# Buffalo Bills Captain Munnerlyn Carolina Panthers Corey Robinson Detroit Lions Brandon Shell New York Jets Darian Stewart Denver Broncos D.J. Swearinger Washington Redskins Ryan Succop Tennessee Titans Brandon Wilds# Jacksonville Jaguars *Reserved/Injured List #-Practice Squad

Position Tight End Wide Receiver Offensive Guard Defensive End Tight End Wide Receiver Running Back Fullback Wide Receiver Cornerback Linebacker Wide Receiver Safety Center Cornerback Defensive End Cornerback Offensive Tackle Offensive Tackle Safety Safety Placekicker Running Back

Lettered 2012-15 2011-14 2011-14 2011-13 2006-08 2013-15 2012-14 2007-10 2011-13 2009-11 2007, 2009-11 2009-11 2015 2009-12 2005 2015-16 2006-08 2012-14 2012-15 2006-09 2009-12 2005-08 2011, 2013-15

2017 Drive Chart Summary South Carolina Opp. Drives TD NCST 13 4 MIZ 13 4 UK 12 2 LATECH 9 2 A&M 14 2 ARK 11 3 TENN 10 1 VANDY 12 4 UGA 9 1 FLA 15 4 WOFF 8 4 CLEM 12 1 TOT 138 32

Opponents FG Missed Punt Downs 0 0 6 0 1 1 5 0 0 3 3 2 1 2 2 0 1 1 7 1 2 2 2 1 3 0 4 1 2 1 3 0 1 1 3 1 0 1 4 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 7 0 13 12 47 8

Fum INT 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 2 2 11

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3-Out 5 3 6 1 8 1 2 2 1 4 0 5 38

Opp. Drives TD NCST 13 4 MIZ 11 1 UK 12 2 LATECH 9 1 A&M 12 3 ARK 13 3 TENN 10 0 VANDY 11 4 UGA 10 3 FLA 13 2 WOFF 8 1 CLEM 11 4 TOT 133 28

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FG Missed Punt Downs 0 1 4 2 2 1 4 1 3 0 4 0 3 1 2 0 1 0 8 0 1 0 5 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 4 2 1 0 3 0 2 0 8 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 17 3 52 7

Fum INT 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 7 12

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SOUTH CAROLINA Carolina Captains

2017 South Carolina Award Winners Coaches’ Awards Dr. Harris Pastides Outstanding Student-Athlete Award ................................ Michael Scarnecchia Community Service Award ..................................................Spencer Eason-Riddle and Ulric Jones Strength & Conditioning Award.......................... Hayden Hurst, D.J. Wonnum and T.J. Brunson Comeback Player of the Year Award.............................................................................. Skai Moore Offensive Scout Team Award ...................................................................................... Eric Douglas Defensive Scout Team Award ......................................................................................... M.J. Webb Special Teams Scout Team Award..................................................................Spencer Eason-Riddle Nutrition Award......................................................................................................... Javon Kinlaw

Players’ Choice Awards Unselfish Teammate - Offense....................................................... Hayden Hurst and Cory Helms Unselfish Teammate - Defense ................................................Chris Lammons and JaMarcus King Unselfish Teammate - Special Teams ..................................Javon Charleston and Taylor Stallworth Tenacity Award - Offense ................................................................ Hayden Hurst and Alan Knott Tenacity Award - Defense...............................................................T.J. Brunson and Dante Sawyer Tenacity Award - Special Teams................................................... Javon Charleston and D.J. Smith Most Valuable Player - Offense (Steve Spurier Award) .............................................Bryan Edwards Most Valuable Player - Defense (Joe Morrison Award) ................................................. Skai Moore Most Valuable Player - Special Teams (Jim Carlen Award) .....................................Joseph Charlton Leadership Award - Offense ......................................................................................... Jake Bentley Leadership Award - Defense .......................................................................................... Skai Moore Leadership Award - Special Teams ........................................................................ Taylor Stallworth Most Explosive Player - Offense .....................................................................................A.J. Turner Most Productive Player - Defense .............................................................................D.J. Wonnum Most Productive Player - Special Teams .................................................................Joseph Charlton Steve Wadiak MVP Award ............................................................................................ Skai Moore

Postseason Honors First Team All-SEC (AP) ...........................................................................................Hayden Hurst First Team All-SEC (Coaches)...................................................................................Hayden Hurst First Team All-SEC (Coaches)....................................................................................... Skai Moore Second Team All-SEC (AP) .......................................................................................... Skai Moore Second Team All-SEC (AP) .......................................................................................Dante Sawyer SEC All-Freshman (Coaches)............................................................................... Jamyest Williams

Weekly Award Winners Deebo Samuel Deebo Samuel Deebo Samuel Deebo Samuel D.J. Wonnum D.J. Wonnum Alan Knott Hayden Hurst

SEC Special Teams Player of the Week Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll SEC Special Teams Player of the Week Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week John Mackey Tight End of the Week

vs NC State (September 2) vs NC State (September 2) at Missouri (September 9) at Missouri (September 9) vs Arkansas (October 7) at Tennessee (October 14) vs Vanderbilt (October 28) at Georgia (November 4)

Tracking the 2017 Opponents Opponent (Date vs. SC) Record Last Game vs NC State (9/2) 8-4 W, 33-21 vs North Carolina Missouri (9/9) 7-5 W, 48-45 at Arkansas at Kentucky (9/16) 7-5 L, 44-17 vs Louisville Louisiana Tech (9/23) 6-6 W, 20-6 vs UTSA at Texas A&M (9/30) 7-5 L, 45-21 at LSU Arkansas (10/7) 4-8 L, 48-45 vs Missouri at Tennessee (10/14) 4-8 L, 42-24 vs Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (10/28) 5-7 W, 42-24 at Tennessee at Georgia (11/4) 12-1 W, 28-7 vs Auburn Florida (11/11) 4-7 L, 38-22 vs Florida State Wofford (11/18) 10-3 L, 42-10 at North Dakota State Clemson (11/25) 12-1 W, 38-3 vs Miami (Fla.) Opponents Overall Record 86-60 (.589) 12

Next Game vs Arizona State (Sun) vs Texas (Texas) vs Northwestern (Music City) vs SMU (Frisco) vs Wake Forest (Belk) Season Complete Season Complete Season Complete vs Oklahoma (Rose) Season Complete Season Complete vs Alabama (Sugar)

NC STATE: Bryson Allen-Williams, Cory Helms, Hayden Hurst, Skai Moore MISSOURI: T.J. Brunson, Alan Knott, Deebo Samuel, Taylor Stallworth KENTUCKY: Hayden Hurst, Deebo Samuel, D.J. Smith, D.J. Wonnum LOUISIANA TECH: Jake Bentley, T.J. Brunson, Bryan Edwards, Skai Moore TEXAS A&M: Jake Bentley, JaMarcus King, Chris Lammons, Donell Stanley ARKANSAS: Alan Knott, Skai Moore, Taylor Stallworth, D.J. Wonnum TENNESSEE: Hayden Hurst, Alan Knott, Dante Sawyer, D.J. Smith VANDERBILT: Hayden Hurst, Ulric Jones, Alan Knott, Chris Lammons GEORGIA: Cory Helms, Alan Knott, Skai Moore, Taylor Stallworth FLORIDA: Hayden Hurst, Chris Lammons, Skai Moore, D.J. Wonnum WOFFORD: Cory Helms, Alan Knott, Chris Lammons, Taylor Stallworth CLEMSON: Jake Bentley, Hayden Hurst, Skai Moore, Taylor Stallworth 2017 PERMANENT TEAM CAPTAINS Jake Bentley, Hayden Hurst, Skai Moore, D.J. Wonnum

Pronunciation Guide Shameik Blackshear .................... shuh-MEEK Summie Carlay ...................SUM-me car-LAY Randrecous Davis ...................ran-DREE-cuss Chavis Dawkins......... Rhymes with HAVE-iss Trey Derouen ........................... duh-ROO-un Rico Dowdle .................................DOW-dull Daniel Fennell ............................... fuh-NELL Terry Googer ................................... GOO-jer Ulric Jones ........................................ YUR-ick Chris Lammons ........................... luh-MONZ Skai Moore ..............................................SKY Keisean Nixon ..............................KEE-shawn Christian Pellage ............................. PELL-uge Kiel Pollard...............................................keel Travaris Robinson .................... truh-VARR-us Michael Scarnecchia ........... scar-NECK-ee-ah Donell Stanley ..................................don-ELL Chad Terrell....................................... tur-ELL Keir Thomas .........................................KEER Jay Urich .......................................... YUR-ick Jerad Washington ............................. JEHR-id Jamyest Williams ............................. ja-MY-ist Ty’Son Williams ..............................ty-SAHN Malik Young .................................muh-LEEK

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL X South Carolina finished in 21st place in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings in 2016-17, its highest finish since the 2002-03 campaign and the third-highest finish in school history.

X Since the inception of the Palmetto Series, the Gamecocks have captured the title both years, defeating Clemson in 2015-16 by a 10-5 count, and taking the 2016-17 crown in an 8-7 decision. The Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and is a year-long competition between the two schools in which points are awarded for the winners of head-to-head meetings in each sport. Points were also awarded for highest team GPA and for a food drive during the fall aimed at tackling hunger in their communities.

Carolina Notebook X Gamecock radio analyst Tommy Suggs is one of the longest tenured radio voices in college football. The former standout quarterback who led the Gamecocks to the 1969 ACC Championship, is in his 45th season as part of the Carolina radio crew.

X South Carolina is building a $50 million Football Operations Center. The state-of-the-art facility is located adjacent to the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Football Facility, and will provide the coaches and student-athletes with the ability to train and compete at the highest level. It will feature: coaches’ offices, locker room, meeting rooms, weight room, training room, dining room, players’ lounge and equipment room.

X In the eight sports in which it competes that the NCAA keeps attendance statistics, South Carolina finished in the Top 25 in seven sports (average attendance), most of any school in the country, during 2016-17.

X South Carolina is the only Division I athletics program this decade to have at least one Top-4 national finish (championships and/or polls) each in football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball.

X The women’s basketball program’s national title in 2017 was the seventh overall in the athletic department’s history. Four South Carolina programs now boast a National Championship, as the women join women’s outdoor track and field (2002), baseball (2010, 2011) and equestrian (2005, 2007, 2015) on the list of Gamecock teams to win a national title.

X South Carolina’s double Final Four in 2017 in men’s and women’s basketball was only the 13th time in NCAA history and the third time in SEC history that this feat has been accomplished.

X Five South Carolina athletics teams have made the Elite 8 in NCAA Championships during the last 12 months: men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf and women’s soccer.

X Sindarius Thornwell (men’s basketball), A’ja Wilson (women’s basketball), Savannah McCaskill (women’s soccer-offensive) and Kaleigh Kurtz (women’s soccer-defensive) earned SEC Player of the Year honors in their sports during the 2016-17 school year. McCaskill repeated her award in 2017, and was joined by Grace Fisk, the SEC’s women’s soccer Defensive Player of the Year.

X South Carolina student-athletes have led the SEC in community service hours in each of the last four years. In 2016-17, Gamecock student-athletes performed 9,298 hours of community service. South Carolina men’s tennis was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Carolina Region Community Service Team of the Year and Maya Evans, a junior on the women’s track & field team, was named the SEC Brad Davis Community Service Leader of the Year. During her collegiate career, Evans accumulated over 700 hours of community service.

X A total of 379 South Carolina student-athletes made the 2016-17 SEC Academic Honor Rolls, first among league schools (90-Fall, 78-Winter, 118-Spring, 93-First Year). Carolina student-athletes posted a combined 3.23 GPA for the Spring 2017 semester, marking the 21st consecutive semester of more than a 3.0 GPA for Gamecock student-athletes.

X Fourteen of the 18 South Carolina athletics teams earned a 3.0 or better GPA this past spring. Women’s Swimming & Diving (3.705) earned its second highest GPA to date, which not only led all of the Gamecock programs this spring, but it also ranked second nationally. Equestrian (3.488), Women’s Soccer (3.567), Men’s Track & Field (3.265) and Volleyball (3.673) also earned its second-highest GPAs ever recorded.

X South Carolina Football has three endowed scholarships. Recipients for endowed scholarships are selected each year by the head coach. The 2017 scholarships and recipients are: O Marcus Lattimore Endowed Football Scholarship – Bryson Allen-Williams O Tommy Suggs Endowed Quarterback Scholarship – Jake Bentley O Wraellen and Larry Winn Endowed Tight End Scholarship – Hayden Hurst

Top-25 Program Eleven Gamecock teams finished the 2016-17 season ranked in the Top 25 for their play on the field while seven finished in the top 25 in average attendance during the 2016-17 school year: Final NCAA Ranking Average Attendance Ranking #1 Women’s Basketball #1 Women’s Basketball #5 Women’s Soccer #3 Women’s Soccer #5 Equestrian #5 Baseball #6 Men’s Basketball #8 Men’s Soccer #8 Beach Volleyball #11 Softball #10 Women’s Golf #17 Football #15 Women’s Tennis #21 Men’s Basketball #15 Men’s Swimming & Diving #21 Men’s Tennis #25 Softball #25 Women’s Indoor Track & Field

GAMECOCK ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Gamecock Athletics develops our student-athletes intellectually, athletically, socially, and culturally to relentlessly compete for championships and high levels of achievement at the University and throughout life in harmony with our University’s mission and vision.

GAMECOCK ATHLETICS VISION STATEMENT We serve as a source of pride and inspiration to our University, our state, our nation and the world by relentlessly competing for championships with integrity, character, and passion.

GAMECOCK ATHLETICS CORE VALUES Integrity: We expect and consistently demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, sportsmanship and character.

Respect: We hold each other mutually accountable for upholding our values. We honor all people while celebrating each individual’s culture, beliefs and ideas.

Positive Student-Athlete Experience: We provide an environment that supports each student-athlete’s well-being and success by encouraging personal, academic, and athletic development while at USC and beyond.

Pursuit of Excellence: We passionately and relentlessly pursue the achievement of excellence throughout every aspect of our lives.

Stewardship: We are trustworthy stewards of the reputation of the University, our resources, our relationships, and the experiences of our stakeholders and will demonstrate stewardship through service to our community.

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Alphabetical Roster No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.-Exp Hometown (High/Last School)

4 Bryson Allen-Williams LB 6-0 230 SR-3L Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove)

SOUTH CAROLINA No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.-Exp Hometown (High/Last School)

81 Hayden Hurst

TE 6-5 250 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School)

85 Michael Almond

K/P 6-3 229 SO-1L North Augusta, S.C. (Westminster)

50 Sadarius Hutcherson OL 6-4 316 FR-RS Huntingdon, Tenn. (Huntingdon)

45 Ben Asbury

LS 5-10 210 JR-SQ Atlanta, Ga. (Holy Innocents’ Episcopal/

28 Tavyn Jackson

DB 5-10 174 FR-HS Tallahassee, Fla. (Rickards)

Berry College)

41 Caleb Jenerette

TE 6-2 200 FR-HS Aynor, S.C. (Aynor)

40 Jacob August

TE 6-6 258 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Cardinal Newman/

19 Brad Johnson

DL 6-2 225 FR-HS Pendleton, S.C. (Pendleton)

61 Cameron Johnson

OL 6-6 305 FR-RS Bennettsville, S.C. (Marlboro County)

78 Zack Bailey

OL 6-6 311 JR-2L Summerville, S.C. (Summerville)

23 Korey Banks

DB 5-11 187 SO-1L Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)

19 Jake Bentley

QB 6-3 220 SO-1L Opelika, Ala. (Opelika)

91 Shameik Blackshear

DL 6-4 260 SO-1L Bluffton, S.C. (Bluffton)

54 Davonne Bowen 33 Zay Brown

Fork Union)

6 T.J. Brunson

93 Ulric Jones 7 JaMarcus King

DL 6-5 312 SR-1L Oxford, Ala. (Oxford/Butler C.C.) DB 6-2 186 SR-1L Mobile, Ala. (Blount/Coffeyville C.C.)

32 Caleb Kinlaw

RB 5-11 202 JR-JC Goose Creek, S.C. (Goose Creek/

LB 6-1 218 FR-HS Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont)

99 Javon Kinlaw

DL 6-6 326 SO-JC Charleston, S.C. (Goose Creek/Jones C.C.)

DB 5-11 194 FR-HS Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central)

70 Alan Knott

LB 6-1 230 SO-1L Columbia, S.C. (Richland Northeast)

Pearl River C.C.)

3 Chris Lammons

OL 6-4 290 SR-3L Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek) DB 5-10 190 SR-3L Lauderhill, Fla. (Plantation)

63 Blake Camper

OL 6-8 310 JR-2L Virginia Beach, Va. (Frank W. Cox)

53 Mitch Langford

LB 5-10 215 JR-TR Richburg, S.C. (Lewisville/Newberry)

73 Summie Carlay

OL 6-5 281 FR-HS Laurens, S.C. (Laurens)

84 Kyle Markway

TE 6-5 250 SO-1L St. Louis, Mo. (St. John Vianney)

31 Slade Carroll

RB 5-10 205 FR-HS Lexington, S.C. (Lexington)

36 Sean McGonigal

LB 6-2 205 FR-HS Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Myrtle Beach)

75 Jordon Carty

OL 6-7 299 FR-HS Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (South Broward)

22 Steven Montac

DB 5-11 181 JR-1L Covington, Ga. (Newton/Coffeyville C.C.)

12 Kaleb Chalmers

DB 5-10 181 SO-JC Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood/

10 Skai Moore

Northwest Mississippi C.C.)

9 Keisean Nixon

LB 6-2 218 SR-3L Cooper City, Fla. (University) DB 5-10 192 JR-JC Compton, Calif. (Salesian/Az. Western)

17 Javon Charleston

DB 6-0 189 SO-1L Gurnee, Ill. (Warren)

57 Jazuun Outlaw

DE 6-3 215 FR-HS Dillon, S.C. (Dillon)

20 Joseph Charlton

K/P 6-5 190 SO-SQ Columbia, S.C. (A.C. Flora)

69 D.J. Park

OL 6-4 337 SR-3L Dillon, S.C. (Dillon)

62 Brandon Chiazza

PK 5-11 165 FR-HS Malvern, Pa. (Malvern Prep)

55 Christian Pellage

OL 6-6 296 SO-1L Brooksville, Fla. (Nature Coast Tech)

TE 6-1 242 JR-2L Bamberg, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt)

87 Kiel Pollard

TE 6-0 240 SO-1L Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County)

74 Dennis Daley

OL 6-6 330 JR-JC Columbia, S.C. (Ridge View/

66 Will Putnam

OL 6-5 299 FR-RS Harrisburg, N.C. (Hickory Ridge)

39 Parker Rankin

TE 6-1 233 FR-HS Camden, S.C. (Camden)

58 Cole Davis

LB 6-1 215 FR-HS St. Johns, Fla. (Bartram Trail)

88 Will Register

TE 6-4 245 FR-HS Chapin, S.C. (Chapin)

WR 5-10 186 FR-RS Atlanta, Ga. (Mays)

76 Jordan Rhodes

OL 6-5 318 FR-HS Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside)

1 Deebo Samuel

WR 6-0 215 JR-2L Inman, S.C. (Chapman)

3 K.C. Crosby

Georgia Military) 8 Randrecous Davis 83 Chavis Dawkins

WR 6-2 212 SO-1L Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes)

59 Alex DeLoach

LB 6-3 210 FR-HS Summerville, S.C. (Ashley Ridge)

34 Mon Denson

RB 5-10 209 SO-SQ LaGrange, Ga. (LaGrange)

79 Trey Derouen

95 Dante Sawyer

DL 6-3 275 SR-2L Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett/

OL 6-3 305 SO-1L Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview)

12 Michael Scarnecchia

QB 6-4 209 JR-SQ Fleming Island, Fla. (Fleming Island)

26 Jaylin Dickerson

DB 6-1 188 FR-HS Southern Pines, N.C. (Pinecrest)

40 Jason Senn

DB 5-8 182 SO-SQ Beaufort, S.C. (Beaufort)

85 Devin Dingle

WR 5-10 167 SO-SQ Summerville, S.C. (Cane Bay)

39 Demetrius Smalls

DB 5-9 174 SR-SQ Bluffton, S.C. (Bluffton)

15 Drew Dinsmore

QB 6-5 210 FR-HS Suwanee, Ga. (Collins Hill)

24 D.J. Smith

DB 5-11 198 SR-3L Marietta, Ga. (Walton)

QB 5-11 185 FR-HS Moncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)

97 Kobe Smith

DL 6-2 286 SO-1L Lawrenceville, Ga. (Archer)

71 Eric Douglas

OL 6-4 308 FR-HS Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek)

49 Matthew Smith

LS 6-1 205 FR-HS Roswell, Ga. (Roswell)

5 Rico Dowdle

RB 5-11 220 SO-1L Asheville, N.C. (A.C. Reynolds)

18 OrTre Smith

WR 6-4 219 FR-HS Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

DL 6-0 270 JR-SQ Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont/Citadel)

4 Darius Douglas

61 Javion Duncan

East Mississippi C.C.)

13 Shi Smith

WR 5-10 179 FR-HS Union, S.C. (Union County)

45 Spencer Eason-Riddle LB 5-11 219 FR-RS Raleigh, N.C. (Leesville Road)

47 Austin Snow

K/P 6-1 165 FR-HS Powdersville, S.C. (Powdersville)

89 Bryan Edwards

WR 6-3 215 SO-1L Conway, S.C. (Conway)

30 Damani Staley

LB 6-1 210 FR-HS Columbia, S.C. (Ridge View)

60 Chandler Farrell

OL 6-2 292 FR-RS Summerville, S.C. (Summerville)

90 Taylor Stallworth

DL 6-2 305 SR-3L Mobile, Ala. (Murphy)

35 Daniel Fennell

DL 6-3 244 SO-1L Loganville, Ga. (Grayson)

72 Donell Stanley

OL 6-4 317 JR-1L Floydale, S.C. (Latta)

16 Rashad Fenton

DB 5-10 184 JR-2L Miami, Fla. (Miami Carol City)

15 Aaron Sterling

DL 6-1 240 FR-HS Atlanta, Ga. (Tucker)

47 Jaylan Foster

DB 5-11 190 SO-TR Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes/Gardner-Webb)

86 Chad Terrell

WR 6-3 212 FR-HS Bogue Chitto, Miss. (North Paulding)

24 Garrett Frederick

WR 5-11 177 FR-RS Plano, Texas (Plano)

36 C.J. Freeman

RB 5-11 210 FR-RS Greensboro, N.C. (Northern Guilford)

96 Aaron Thompson

DL 6-3 297 FR-RS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard)

46 Harrison Freeman

LS 6-4 224 FR-RS Raleigh, N.C. (Leesville Road)

11 Eldridge Thompson

LB 6-1 215 JR-JC Houston, Texas (White Station/

50 Griffin Gentry

DL 6-1 262 FR-RS Birmingham, Ala. (Homewood)

80 Shemar Glenn

WR 6-1 170 SO-SQ Union, S.C. (Union/USC-Union)

25 A.J. Turner

RB 5-10 184 SO-1L Clifton, Va. (Centreville)

10 Jay Urich

5 Keir Thomas

DL 6-2 262 SO-1L Miami, Fla. (Miami Central)

Coffeyville C.C.)

6 Terry Googer

WR 6-4 217 JR-2L Atlanta, Ga. (Woodward Academy)

17 Danny Gordon

QB 6-0 211 JR-SQ Worthington, Ohio (Worthington/

94 M.J. Webb

DL 6-3 290 FR-HS Rutledge, Ga. (Morgan County)

34 Scott Grant

DB 5-10 192 JR-SQ Laurens, S.C. (Laurens)

43 Parker White

K/P 6-4 195 FR-HS Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

67 Ryan Green

OL 6-3 289 SO-SQ James Island, S.C. (James Island/

Miami (Ohio)

9 Jerad Washington

QB 6-4 194 FR-HS Greenville, S.C. (Wren) WR 5-8 171 SO-SQ Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast)

29 Antoine Wilder

LB 5-10 190 SO-1L Riverdale, Ga. (Hapeville Charter)

Presbyterian)

21 Jamyest Williams

DB 5-9 175 FR-HS Dacula, Ga. (Grayson)

44 Sherrod Greene

LB 6-1 223 FR-HS Rocky Mount, N.C. (Rocky Mount)

27 Ty’Son Williams

16 Bailey Hart

QB 6-2 179 FR-RS Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

51 Cory Helms

OL 6-4 309 SR-1L Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton/Wake Forest)

42 Alexander Woznick

PK 5-11 164 FR-RS Greenville, S.C. (Eastside)

82 Evan Hinson

TE 6-4 240 FR-RS Deltona, Fla. (Deltona)

77 Malik Young

OL 6-3 303 JR-1L Pelzer, S.C. (Woodmont)

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8 D.J. Wonnum

RB 6-0 215 SO-SQ Sumter, S.C. (Crestwood/N. Carolina) DL 6-4 251 SO-1L Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson)

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.-Exp Hometown (High/Last School)

No. Name

1 Deebo Samuel

WR 6-0 215 JR-2L Inman, S.C. (Chapman)

42 Alexander Woznick

PK 5-11 164 FR-RS Greenville, S.C. (Eastside)

3 Chris Lammons

DB 5-10 190 SR-3L Lauderhill, Fla. (Plantation)

43 Parker White

K/P 6-4 195 FR-HS Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

3 K.C. Crosby

TE 6-1 242 JR-2L Bamberg, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt)

44 Sherrod Greene

LB 6-1 223 FR-HS Rocky Mount, N.C. (Rocky Mount)

45 Ben Asbury

LS 5-10 210 JR-SQ Atlanta, Ga. (Holy Innocents’ Episcopal/

4 Bryson Allen-Williams LB 6-0 230 SR-3L Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove)

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.-Exp Hometown (High/Last School)

4 Darius Douglas

QB 5-11 185 FR-HS Moncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)

5 Rico Dowdle

RB 5-11 220 SO-1L Asheville, N.C. (A.C. Reynolds)

45 Spencer Eason-Riddle LB 5-11 219 FR-RS Raleigh, N.C. (Leesville Road)

5 Keir Thomas

DL 6-2 262 SO-1L Miami, Fla. (Miami Central)

46 Harrison Freeman

LS 6-4 224 FR-RS Raleigh, N.C. (Leesville Road)

6 Terry Googer

WR 6-4 217 JR-2L Atlanta, Ga. (Woodward Academy)

47 Jaylan Foster

DB 5-11 190 SO-TR Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes/Gardner-Webb)

6 T.J. Brunson

LB 6-1 230 SO-1L Columbia, S.C. (Richland Northeast)

47 Austin Snow

K/P 6-1 165 FR-HS Powdersville, S.C. (Powdersville)

7 JaMarcus King

DB 6-2 186 SR-1L Mobile, Ala. (Blount/Coffeyville C.C.)

49 Matthew Smith

LS 6-1 205 FR-HS Roswell, Ga. (Roswell)

8 D.J. Wonnum

DL 6-4 251 SO-1L Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson)

50 Sadarius Hutcherson OL 6-4 316 FR-RS Huntingdon, Tenn. (Huntingdon)

8 Randrecous Davis

WR 5-10 186 FR-RS Atlanta, Ga. (Mays)

50 Griffin Gentry

DL 6-1 262 FR-RS Birmingham, Ala. (Homewood)

9 Keisean Nixon

DB 5-10 192 JR-JC Compton, Calif. (Salesian/Az. Western)

51 Cory Helms

OL 6-4 309 SR-1L Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton/Wake Forest)

9 Jerad Washington

LB 5-10 215 JR-TR Richburg, S.C. (Lewisville/Newberry)

Berry College)

WR 5-8 171 SO-SQ Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast)

53 Mitch Langford

10 Skai Moore

LB 6-2 218 SR-3L Cooper City, Fla. (University)

54 Davonne Bowen

LB 6-1 218 FR-HS Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont)

10 Jay Urich

QB 6-4 194 FR-HS Greenville, S.C. (Wren)

55 Christian Pellage

OL 6-6 296 SO-1L Brooksville, Fla. (Nature Coast Tech)

11 Eldridge Thompson

LB 6-1 215 JR-JC Houston, Texas (White Station/

57 Jazuun Outlaw

DE 6-3 215 FR-HS Dillon, S.C. (Dillon)

Coffeyville C.C.)

58 Cole Davis

LB 6-1 215 FR-HS St. Johns, Fla. (Bartram Trail)

12 Michael Scarnecchia

QB 6-4 209 JR-SQ Fleming Island, Fla. (Fleming Island)

59 Alex DeLoach

LB 6-3 210 FR-HS Summerville, S.C. (Ashley Ridge)

12 Kaleb Chalmers

DB 5-10 181 SO-JC Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood/

60 Chandler Farrell

OL 6-2 292 FR-RS Summerville, S.C. (Summerville)

Northwest Mississippi C.C.)

61 Javion Duncan

DL 6-0 270 JR-SQ Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont/Citadel)

WR 5-10 179 FR-HS Union, S.C. (Union County)

61 Cameron Johnson

OL 6-6 305 FR-RS Bennettsville, S.C. (Marlboro County)

15 Aaron Sterling

DL 6-1 240 FR-HS Atlanta, Ga. (Tucker)

62 Brandon Chiazza

PK 5-11 165 FR-HS Malvern, Pa. (Malvern Prep)

15 Drew Dinsmore

QB 6-5 210 FR-HS Suwanee, Ga. (Collins Hill)

63 Blake Camper

OL 6-8 310 JR-2L Virginia Beach, Va. (Frank W. Cox)

16 Rashad Fenton

DB 5-10 184 JR-2L Miami, Fla. (Miami Carol City)

66 Will Putnam

OL 6-5 299 FR-RS Harrisburg, N.C. (Hickory Ridge)

16 Bailey Hart

QB 6-2 179 FR-RS Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

67 Ryan Green

OL 6-3 289 SO-SQ James Island, S.C. (James Island/

17 Danny Gordon

QB 6-0 211 JR-SQ Worthington, Ohio (Worthington/ 69 D.J. Park

OL 6-4 337 SR-3L Dillon, S.C. (Dillon)

13 Shi Smith

Miami (Ohio)

Presbyterian)

17 Javon Charleston

DB 6-0 189 SO-1L Gurnee, Ill. (Warren)

70 Alan Knott

OL 6-4 290 SR-3L Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)

18 OrTre Smith

WR 6-4 219 FR-HS Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

71 Eric Douglas

OL 6-4 308 FR-HS Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek)

19 Jake Bentley

QB 6-3 220 SO-1L Opelika, Ala. (Opelika)

72 Donell Stanley

OL 6-4 317 JR-1L Floydale, S.C. (Latta)

19 Brad Johnson

DL 6-2 225 FR-HS Pendleton, S.C. (Pendleton)

73 Summie Carlay

OL 6-5 281 FR-HS Laurens, S.C. (Laurens)

20 Joseph Charlton

K/P 6-5 190 SO-SQ Columbia, S.C. (A.C. Flora)

74 Dennis Daley

OL 6-6 330 JR-JC Columbia, S.C. (Ridge View/

21 Jamyest Williams

DB 5-9 175 FR-HS Dacula, Ga. (Grayson)

22 Steven Montac

DB 5-11 181 JR-1L Covington, Ga. (Newton/Coffeyville C.C.)

75 Jordon Carty

OL 6-7 299 FR-HS Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (South Broward)

23 Korey Banks

DB 5-11 187 SO-1L Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)

76 Jordan Rhodes

OL 6-5 318 FR-HS Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside)

24 D.J. Smith

DB 5-11 198 SR-3L Marietta, Ga. (Walton)

77 Malik Young

OL 6-3 303 JR-1L Pelzer, S.C. (Woodmont)

24 Garrett Frederick

WR 5-11 177 FR-RS Plano, Texas (Plano)

78 Zack Bailey

OL 6-6 311 JR-2L Summerville, S.C. (Summerville)

25 A.J. Turner

RB 5-10 184 SO-1L Clifton, Va. (Centreville)

79 Trey Derouen

OL 6-3 305 SO-1L Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview)

26 Jaylin Dickerson

DB 6-1 188 FR-HS Southern Pines, N.C. (Pinecrest)

80 Shemar Glenn

WR 6-1 170 SO-SQ Union, S.C. (Union/USC-Union)

27 Ty’Son Williams

RB 6-0 215 SO-SQ Sumter, S.C. (Crestwood/N. Carolina)

81 Hayden Hurst

TE 6-5 250 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School)

28 Tavyn Jackson

DB 5-10 174 FR-HS Tallahassee, Fla. (Rickards)

82 Evan Hinson

TE 6-4 240 FR-RS Deltona, Fla. (Deltona)

29 Antoine Wilder

LB 5-10 190 SO-1L Riverdale, Ga. (Hapeville Charter)

83 Chavis Dawkins

WR 6-2 212 SO-1L Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes)

30 Damani Staley

LB 6-1 210 FR-HS Columbia, S.C. (Ridge View)

84 Kyle Markway

TE 6-5 250 SO-1L St. Louis, Mo. (St. John Vianney)

31 Slade Carroll

RB 5-10 205 FR-HS Lexington, S.C. (Lexington)

85 Devin Dingle

WR 5-10 167 SO-SQ Summerville, S.C. (Cane Bay)

32 Caleb Kinlaw

RB 5-11 202 JR-JC Goose Creek, S.C. (Goose Creek/

85 Michael Almond

K/P 6-3 229 SO-1L North Augusta, S.C. (Westminster)

86 Chad Terrell

WR 6-3 212 FR-HS Bogue Chitto, Miss. (North Paulding)

Georgia Military)

Pearl River C.C.) 33 Zay Brown

DB 5-11 194 FR-HS Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central)

87 Kiel Pollard

TE 6-0 240 SO-1L Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County)

34 Scott Grant

DB 5-10 192 JR-SQ Laurens, S.C. (Laurens)

88 Will Register

TE 6-4 245 FR-HS Chapin, S.C. (Chapin)

34 Mon Denson

RB 5-10 209 SO-SQ LaGrange, Ga. (LaGrange)

89 Bryan Edwards

WR 6-3 215 SO-1L Conway, S.C. (Conway)

35 Daniel Fennell

DL 6-3 244 SO-1L Loganville, Ga. (Grayson)

90 Taylor Stallworth

DL 6-2 305 SR-3L Mobile, Ala. (Murphy)

36 C.J. Freeman

RB 5-11 210 FR-RS Greensboro, N.C. (Northern Guilford)

91 Shameik Blackshear

DL 6-4 260 SO-1L Bluffton, S.C. (Bluffton)

36 Sean McGonigal

LB 6-2 205 FR-HS Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Myrtle Beach)

93 Ulric Jones

DL 6-5 312 SR-1L Oxford, Ala. (Oxford/Butler C.C.)

39 Demetrius Smalls

DB 5-9 174 SR-SQ Bluffton, S.C. (Bluffton)

94 M.J. Webb

DL 6-3 290 FR-HS Rutledge, Ga. (Morgan County)

39 Parker Rankin

TE 6-1 233 FR-HS Camden, S.C. (Camden)

95 Dante Sawyer

DL 6-3 275 SR-2L Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett/

40 Jacob August

TE 6-6 258 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Cardinal Newman/ 96 Aaron Thompson

DL 6-3 297 FR-RS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard)

Fork Union)

East Mississippi C.C.)

40 Jason Senn

DB 5-8 182 SO-SQ Beaufort, S.C. (Beaufort)

97 Kobe Smith

DL 6-2 286 SO-1L Lawrenceville, Ga. (Archer)

41 Caleb Jenerette

TE 6-2 200 FR-HS Aynor, S.C. (Aynor)

99 Javon Kinlaw

DL 6-6 326 SO-JC Charleston, S.C. (Goose Creek/Jones C.C.)

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WR

1 Deebo Samuel 6 Terry Googer

WR

Defense

6-0 215 JR-2L Inman, S.C. 6-4 217 JR-2L Atlanta, Ga.

DE

95 Dante Sawyer 5 Keir Thomas

6-3 275 SR-2L Suwanee, Ga. 6-2 262 SO-1L Miami, Fla.

89 Bryan Edwards 18 OrTre Smith

6-3 215 SO-1L Conway, S.C. 6-4 219 FR-HS Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

DT

90 Taylor Stallworth 97 Kobe Smith

6-2 305 SR-3L Mobile, Ala. 6-2 286 SO-1L Lawrenceville, Ga.

WR LT

13 Shi Smith

5-10 179 FR-HS Union, S.C.

DT

93 Ulric Jones 99 Javon Kinlaw

6-5 312 SR-1L Oxford, Ala. 6-6 326 SO-JC Charleston, S.C.

77 Malik Young 74 Dennis Daley

6-3 303 JR-1L Pelzer, S.C. 6-6 330 JR-JC Columbia, S.C.

DE

8 D.J. Wonnum 35 Daniel Fennell

6-4 251 SO-1L Stone Mountain, Ga. 6-3 244 SO-1L Loganville, Ga.

LG

72 Donell Stanley 6-4 317 JR-1L Floydale, S.C. 50 Sadarius Hutcherson 6-4 316 FR-RS Huntingdon, Tenn.

SLB

4 Bryson Allen-Williams 6-0 230 SR-3L Ellenwood, Ga. 29 Antoine Wilder 5-10 190 SO-1L Riverdale, Ga.

OC

70 Alan Knott 60 Chandler Farrell

6-4 290 SR-3L Tyrone, Ga. 6-2 292 FR-RS Summerville, S.C.

MLB

6 T.J. Brunson 44 Sherrod Greene

RG

51 Cory Helms 63 Blake Camper

6-4 309 SR-1L Alpharetta, Ga. 6-8 310 JR-2L Virginia Beach, Va.

WLB

10 Skai Moore 6-2 218 SR-3L Cooper City, Fla. 11 Eldridge Thompson 6-1 215 JR-JC Houston, Texas

RT

78 Zack Bailey 69 D.J. Park

6-6 311 JR-2L Summerville, S.C. 6-4 337 SR-3L Dillon, S.C.

CB

TE

81 Hayden Hurst 87 Kiel Pollard

6-5 250 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. 6-0 240 SO-1L Moultrie, Ga.

S

24 D.J. Smith 17 Javon Charleston

TE

40 Jacob August 3 K.C. Crosby

6-6 258 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. 6-1 242 JR-2L Bamberg, S.C.

S

3 Chris Lammons 9 Keisean Nixon

QB

19 Jake Bentley 6-3 220 SO-1L Opelika, Ala. 12 Michael Scarnecchia 6-4 209 JR-SQ Fleming Island, Fla.

RB

OR OR

5 Rico Dowdle 25 A.J. Turner 27 Ty’Son Williams

5-11 220 SO-1L Asheville, N.C. 5-10 184 SO-1L Clifton, Va. 6-0 215 SO-SQ Sumter, S.C.

OR

7 JaMarcus King 3 Chris Lammons

6-1 230 SO-1L Columbia, S.C. 6-1 223 FR-HS Rocky Mount, N.C.

6-2 186 SR-1L Mobile, Ala. 5-10 190 SR-3L Lauderhill, Fla. 5-11 198 SR-3L Marietta, Ga. 6-0 189 SO-1L Gurnee, Ill. 5-10 190 SR-3L Lauderhill, Fla. 5-10 192 JR-JC Compton, Calif.

CB

16 Rashad Fenton 21 Jamyest Williams

5-10 184 JR-2L Miami, Fla. 5-9 175 Fr-HS Dacula, Ga.

N

21 Jamyest Williams 3 Chris Lammons

5-9 175 Fr-HS Dacula, Ga. 5-10 190 SR-3L Lauderhill, Fla.

Specialists PK

42 Alexander Woznick 5-11 164 FR-RS Greenville, S.C. Parker White 6-4 195 FR-HS Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

KOR

1 Deebo Samuel 16 Rashad Fenton

6-0 215 JR-2L Inman, S.C. 5-10 184 JR-2L Miami, Fla.

KO

43 Parker White

6-4 195 FR-HS Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

PR

3 Chris Lammons 16 Rashad Fenton

5-10 190 SR-3L Lauderhill, Fla. 5-10 184 JR-2L Miami, Fla.

P

20 Joseph Charlton 85 Michael Almond

6-5 190 SO-SQ Columbia, S.C. 6-3 229 SO-1L North Augusta, S.C.

H

17 Danny Gordon 85 Michael Almond

6-0 211 JR-SQ Worthington, Ohio 6-3 229 SO-1L North Augusta, S.C.

LS

45 Ben Asbury 49 Matthew Smith

5-10 210 JR-SQ Atlanta, Ga. 6-1 205 FR-HS Roswell, Ga.

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Will MUSCHAMP Head Coach Second Year at South Carolina

THE MUSCHAMP FILE Full Name: William Larry Muschamp Born: August 3, 1971 Hometown: Rome, Ga. Wife: Carol Children: Jackson and Whit College: Georgia (1994) Auburn (1996)

coaching experience 2016-17 2015 2011-14 2008-10 2006-07 2005 2001-04 2000 1999 1998 1995-96

South Carolina Head Coach Auburn Defensive Coord.

Florida Head Coach Texas DC/Linebackers Auburn DC/Defensive Backs Miami (NFL) AHC/Defense LSU DC/Linebackers Valdosta State DC/DBs Eastern Kentucky Def. Backs West Georgia Def. Backs Auburn Graduate Assistant

bowl experience 2016 2013 2012 2010 2009 2007 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 1996 1996 1993 1991

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Birmingham Sugar Gator BCS National Championship Fiesta Chick-fil-A Cotton Capital One Sugar/National Championship Cotton Sugar Independence Outback Citrus Independence

Will Muschamp is wrapping up his second season directing the Gamecocks’ football fortunes. Muschamp was introduced as the University of South Carolina’s 34th head football coach on December 7, 2015.

In his first season in Columbia, Muschamp guided the Gamecocks to a 6-7 mark and a spot in the Birmingham Bowl. The Gamecocks doubled their win total from the previous season while increasing their SEC wins from one to three. The Gamecocks started as many true freshman (7) as any school in the country, and were the only Division I school to have true freshmen lead the team in both passing (Jake Bentley) and rushing (Rico Dowdle). Seventysix of the Gamecocks’ 113-man Birmingham Bowl roster (67.3 percent) were either freshmen or sophomores in Muschamp’s first campaign.

His second season brought more success, as the team won eight-regular season games, the only Power 5 school to have a multiple win total increase in each of the last two seasons, finished second in the SEC East and earned a second-straight bowl appearance.

Regarded as an outstanding defensive mind, Muschamp is a 23-year coaching veteran, including 15 years in the Southeastern Conference. In six seasons as a head coach, all in the SEC, Muschamp owns a 42-32 record, a .568 winning percentage. His previous head coaching experience came at the University of Florida where he posted a 28-21 record from 2011-14. He led the Gators to three bowl games in his four seasons in Gainesville and was recognized as the SEC Coach of the Year in 2012 after guiding Florida to an 11-2 record and a Top-10 finish.

As an assistant coach, the Rome, Ga., native has worked in two national championship games (2003 and 2009), winning with LSU in 2003, and coached in a pair of BCS bowl games following the 2008 and 2012 seasons.

He has coached in and won three conference championship games, twice in the SEC and once in the Big 12. He was a finalist for the 2007 Broyles Award, presented to the nation’s top assistant coach.

Prior to his arrival in Columbia, Muschamp most recently served as the defensive coordinator at Auburn University in 2015, his third stint as an SEC defensive coordinator. He also held that title with Auburn from 200607 and at LSU from 2002-04. In his six seasons as an SEC defensive coordinator, Muschamp’s units ranked among the nation’s Top-10 in total defense and in scoring defense five times.

Muschamp’s first full-time coaching experience in the SEC came at LSU. He was the Tigers’ linebacker coach for one season before being elevated to defensive coordinator from 2002-04. His 2003 defense helped the Tigers to the national championship by leading the nation both in scoring defense (11.0 ppg) and total defense (252.0 ypg), while finishing second nationally in pass efficiency defense (89.8) and third in rushing defense (67.0 ypg).

Prior to taking the reins at Florida, Muschamp served as the defensive coordinator at Texas from 2008-10.

Under his guidance, the Longhorn defense ranked No. 1 in the nation with 119 sacks and ranked in the Top-10 nationally allowing 2.9 yards per rushing attempt (third), 96.7 rushing yards per game (fourth) and 297.4 yards per

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game (seventh), all Big 12 bests during that span. In 2009, Texas played in the BCS National Championship game.

Under Muschamp’s tutelage, Brian Orakpo won the 2008 Rotary Lombardi, Bronko Nagurski and Ted Hendricks awards. In the 2009 and 2010 NFL Drafts, Muschamp had a combined eight players drafted, seven in the first four rounds, including first-rounders Brian Orakpo and Earl Thomas.

In four of his nine seasons as an FBS defensive coordinator, his teams have allowed less than 100 rushing yards per game and twice led the nation in rushing defense. His 2003 LSU defense led the country by allowing 67 yards per game on the ground, the best mark by an SEC team in the 2000s, while Texas gave up just 73.1 yards on the ground in 2009 to pace the nation.

A 1994 Georgia graduate, Muschamp moved immediately into coaching, working as a GA at Auburn from 1995-96, while earning his master’s degree. He served as a secondary coach at West Georgia (1998) and Eastern Kentucky (1999) before moving into his first defensive coordinator position at Valdosta State for the 2000 season, where he helped the Blazers to a 10-2 record and the Gulf South title.

Muschamp also logged a stint in the NFL, working as the Miami Dolphins Assistant Head Coach for Defense in 2005 under Nick Saban.

During his playing career at Georgia, Muschamp earned his way from walk-on to scholarship player by the spring of his redshirt freshman season and eventually was named co-captain as a senior. A safety on the gridiron, he earned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll in 1993.

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Muschamp Head Coach Year-by-Year Overall Conference Conference School Record Record Finish Bowl Florida 7-6 3-5 3rd in East Taxslayer Gator Florida 11-2 7-1 T1st in East Sugar Florida 4-8 3-5 5th in East Florida 6-5 4-4 3rd in East South Carolina 6-7 3-5 5th in East Birmingham South Carolina 8-4 5-3 2nd in East TOTALS 42-32 25-23

Muschamp vs. Opponents Alabama .................................... 0-2 Louisiana Tech .......................... 1-0 Arkansas .................................... 2-0 Louisville ................................... 0-1 Auburn...................................... 0-1 Massachusetts ............................ 1-0 Bowling Green .......................... 1-0 Miami (Fla.) .............................. 0-1 Clemson .................................... 0-2 Mississippi State ........................ 0-1 East Carolina ............................. 1-0 Missouri .................................... 3-2 Eastern Kentucky ...................... 1-0 NC State ................................... 1-0 Eastern Michigan ...................... 1-0 Ohio State ................................. 1-0 Florida Atlantic ......................... 1-0 South Carolina .......................... 1-3 Florida....................................... 1-1 Tennessee .................................. 6-0 Florida State .............................. 1-3 Texas A&M ............................... 1-2 Furman ..................................... 1-0 Toledo ....................................... 1-0 Georgia ..................................... 1-5 UAB .......................................... 1-0 Georgia Southern ...................... 0-1 USF .......................................... 0-1 Jacksonville State ....................... 1-0 Vanderbilt ................................. 5-1 Kentucky................................... 4-2 Western Carolina....................... 1-0 Louisiana................................... 1-0 Wofford..................................... 1-0 LSU .......................................... 1-3 TOTALS.............................. 42-32 Muschamp vs. the SEC Alabama.................................... 0-2 Arkansas ................................... 2-0 Auburn ..................................... 0-1 Florida ...................................... 1-1 Georgia ..................................... 1-5 Kentucky .................................. 4-2 Louisiana State .......................... 1-3 Mississippi ................................ 0-0

Mississippi State........................ 0-1 Missouri.................................... 3-2 South Carolina.......................... 1-3 Tennessee .................................. 6-0 Texas A&M .............................. 1-2 Vanderbilt ................................. 5-1 TOTALS ............................. 25-23

Muschamp in Bowl Games (9-6) Year 1991 1993 1996 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2007 2009 2010 2012 2013 2016

Team Georgia Geogia Auburn Auburn LSU LSU LSU LSU Auburn Auburn Texas Texas Florida Florida S. Carolina

Position Safety Safety Grad. Asst.

Grad. Asst.

Linebackers Def. Coord.

Def. Coord.

Def. Coord.

Def. Coord.

Def. Coord.

Def. Coord.

Def. Coord.

Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach

Bowl Independence Citrus Outback Independence Sugar Cotton Sugar/Nat’l Champ.

Capital One Cotton Chick-fil-A Fiesta National Championship Gator Sugar Birmingham

Opponent Result Arkansas W, 24-15 Ohio State W, 21-14 Penn State L, 14-43 Army W, 32-29 Illinois W, 47-34 Texas L, 30-35 Oklahoma W, 21-14 Iowa L, 25-30 Nebraska W, 17-14 Clemson W, 23-20 Ohio State W, 24-21 Alabama L, 21-37 Ohio State W, 24-17 Louisville L, 23-33 USF (ot) L, 39-46

Did you know...

Will Muschamp has coached 79 players who have been drafted in the NFL, including 13 first-round picks: Marcus Spears, Nick Fairley, Brian Orakpo, Earl Thomas, Kenny Vaccaro, Sharrif Floyd, Matt Elam, Dominique Easley, Dante Fowler Jr., D.J. Humphries, Vernon Hargreaves III, Keanu Neal and Jarrad Davis. He has also coached a pair of players - Junior Seau and Jason Taylor - who have been inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Muschamp by the Numbers NFL Drafted Players Coached by Muschamp School LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Florida Texas Florida Texas Texas Texas Florida Florida Florida Florida Texas Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Auburn Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Auburn Auburn Florida Florida Auburn Florida Auburn

Player Position Year Bradie James Linebacker 2003 Norman Lejeune Defensive Back 2003 Marquise Hill Defensive End 2004 Chad Lavalais Defensive Tackle 2004 Marcus Spears Defensive End 2005 Corey Webster Cornerback 2005 Travis Daniels Defensive Back 2005 Claude Wroten Defensive Tackle 2006 Kyle Williams Defensive Tackle 2006 Melvin Oliver Defensive End 2006 Will Herring Linebacker 2007 David Irons Cornerback 2007 Quentin Groves Defensive End 2008 Patrick Lee Cornerback 2008 Pat Sims Defensive Tackle 2008 Jonathan Wilhite Cornerback 2008 Sen’Derrick Marks Defensive Tackle 2009 Jerraud Powers Cornerback 2009 Walter McFadden Cornerback 2010 Nick Fairley Defensive Tackle 2011 Zach Clayton Defensive Tackle 2011 Brian Orakpo Defensive End 2009 Roy Miller Defensive Tackle 2009 Henry Melton Defensive End 2009 Earl Thomas Safety 2010 Sergio Kindle Defensive End 2010 Lamarr Houston Defensive End 2010 Roddrick Muckelroy Linebacker 2010 Aaron Williams Cornerback 2011 Curtis Brown Cornerback 2011 Sam Acho Defensive End 2011 Chykie Brown Cornerback 2011 Jaye Howard Defensive Tackle 2012 Keenan Robinson Linebacker 2012 Chris Rainey Running Back 2012 Emmanuel Acho Linebacker 2012 Kheeston Randall Defensive Tackle 2012 Kenny Vaccaro Safety 2013 Sharrif Floyd Defensive Tackle 2013 Matt Elam Safety 2013 Jonathan Bostic Linebacker 2013 Jordan Reed Tight End 2013 Alex Okafor Defensive End 2013 Jelani Jenkins Linebacker 2013 Mike Gillislee Running Back 2013 Caleb Sturgis Kicker 2013 Josh Evans Safety 2013 Dominique Easley Defensive Tackle 2014 Jaylen Watkins Cornerback 2014 Ronald Powell Linebacker 2014 John Halapio Offensive Guard 2014 Dante Fowler Jr. Linebacker 2015 D.J. Humphries Offensive Tackle 2015 Chaz Green Offensive Tackle 2015 Matt Jones Running Back 2015 Max Garcia Center 2015 Neiron Ball Linebacker 2015 Andre Dubose Wide Receiver 2015 Trent Brown Offensive Tackle 2015 Vernon Hargreaves III Cornerback 2016 Keanu Neal Safety 2016 Jonathan Bullard Defensive End 2016 Antonio Morrison Linebacker 2016 Demarcus Robinson Wide Receiver 2016 Blake Countess Cornerback 2016 Kelvin Taylor Running Back 2016 Alex McCalister Linebacker 2016 Jarrad Davis Linebacker 2017 Quincy Wilson Cornerback 2017 Teez Tabor Cornerback 2017 Marcus Maye Safety 2017 Alex Anzalone Linebacker 2017 Montravius Adams Defensive Tackle 2017 Carl Lawson Outside Linebacker 2017 David Sharpe Offensive Tackle 2017 Caleb Brantley Defensive Tackle 2017 Rudy Ford Safety 2017 Joey Ivie Defensive Tackle 2017 Joshua Holsey Defensive Back 2017

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Rd. Pick 4 103 7 244 2 63 5 142 1 11 2 43 4 104 3 68 5 134 6 197 5 161 6 194 2 52 2 60 3 77 4 129 2 62 3 92 5 138 1 13 7 212 1 13 3 81 4 105 1 14 2 43 2 44 4 131 2 34 3 95 4 103 5 164 4 114 4 119 5 159 6 204 7 215 1 15 1 23 1 32 2 50 3 85 4 103 4 104 5 164 5 166 6 169 1 29 4 101 5 169 6 179 1 3 1 24 3 91 3 95 4 133 5 161 7 221 7 244 1 11 1 17 3 72 4 125 4 126 6 196 6 211 7 240 1 21 2 46 2 53 2 39 3 76 3 93 4 116 4 129 6 185 6 208 7 228 7 235

Team Cowboys Eagles Patriots Falcons Cowboys Giants Dolphins Rams Bills 49ers Seahawks Falcons Jaguars Packers Bengals Patriots Titans Colts Raiders Lions Titans Redskins Buccaneers Bears Seahawks Ravens Raiders Bengals Bills Steelers Cardinals Ravens Seahawks Redskins Steelers Browns Dolphins Saints Vikings Ravens Bears Redskins Cardinals Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Jaguars Patriots Eagles Saints Patriots Jaguars Cardinals Cowboys Redskins Broncos Raiders Raiders 49ers Buccaneers Falcons Bears Colts Chiefs Eagles 49ers Eagles Lions Colts Lions Jets Saints Packers Bengals Raiders Browns Cardinals Cowboys Redskins 19

Muschamp Year-by-Year 2011

FLORIDA

Date Opponent W/L Score 09/03 Florida Atlantic W 41-3 09/10 UAB W 39-0 09/17 Tennessee* W 33-23 09/24 at Kentucky* W 48-10 10/01 Alabama* L 10-38 10/08 at LSU* L 11-41 10/15 at Auburn* L 6-17 10/29 vs Georgia* L 20-24 11/05 Vanderbilt* W 26-21 11/12 at South Carolina* L 12-17 11/19 Furman W 54-32 11/26 Florida State L 7-21 01/02 vs Ohio State W 24-17 TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl

2012

SOUTH CAROLINA

Record: 7-6, 3-5 SEC (3rd in East) Rankings FLA -FLA RushingAtt TV TMP FLA Opp FD Att Yds TD 88,708 ESPNU 88 22 30 33 197 3 87,473 FSN 88 18 28 55 300 4 90,744 CBS 87 16 17 40 134 1 65,134 ESPN 66 15 17 46 405 4 90,888 CBS 72 12 3 9 29 15 0 93,022 CBS 87 17 1 9 32 113 0 87,451 ESPN 77 - 24 14 30 66 0 84,524 CBS 68 - 22 11 22 –19 0 90,144 SECN 59 26 46 197 3 80,250 CBS 60 - 15 17 34 142 1 84,674 PPV 71 19 31 124 1 90,798 ESPN2 68 11 33 54 0 61,312 ESPN2 59 14 38 131 0

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Date Opponent W/L 08/31 Toledo W 09/07 at Miami (Fla.) L 09/21 Tennessee* W 09/28 at Kentucky* W 10/05 Arkansas* W 10/12 at LSU* L 10/19 at Missouri* L 11/02 vs Georgia* L 11/09 Vanderbilt* L 11/16 at South Carolina* L 11/23 Georgia Southern L 11/30 Florida State L

2014

Score 24-6 16-21 31-17 24-7 30-10 6-17 17-36 20-23 17-34 14-19 20-26 7-37

2016 Date S 01 S 10 S 17 S 24 O 01 O 09 O 22 O 29 N 05 N 12 N 19 N 26 D 29

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Att 83,604 76,968 90,074 62,076 90,043 92,980 67,124 84,693 88,004 83,853 82,459 90,454

Score 13-10 14-27 20-15 10-17 13-24 14-28 34-28 24-21 31-21 7-20 44-31 7-56 39-46

–FLA Passing– FLA Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 21-13-0 145 1 63 365 17-14-0 165 0 65 307 20-14-0 219 2 63 555 27-18-1 203 1 72 403 21-8-0 61 0 70 237 20-11-0 77 0 55 403 17-12-0 94 4 65 183 29-16-2 191 0 69 266 23-12-0 106 1 56 276 12-8-0 61 0 70 237 22-14-0 154 0 58 356 25-16-0 150 1 72 394 29-16-2 175 1 59 286

Opp -Opp RushingFD Att Yds TD 22 27 101 2 21 38 134 2 19 28 83 1 12 32 159 0 8 25 42 0 23 47 126 1 17 26 36 0 14 35 123 1 23 35 99 1 8 25 42 0 12 29 48 0 20 25 112 2 23 36 70 1

–Opp. Passing– Opp. Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 52-25-1 226 0 79 327 31-24-0 200 0 69 334 44-22-2 257 2 72 340 27-8-3 60 0 59 219 25-11-1 158 0 50 200 31-17-0 237 1 78 363 40-17-1 155 0 66 191 24-12-3 150 1 59 273 51-24-4 236 0 86 335 25-11-1 158 0 50 200 28-16-1 194 0 57 242 36-19-3 188 1 61 300 32-20-1 266 2 68 336

Rankings FLA -FLA RushingTV TMP FLA Opp FD Att Yds TD SECTV 87 10 22 48 262 2 ESPN 81 12 24 22 44 122 1 CBS 88 19 20 56 215 3 ESPNU 78 20 22 45 246 2 ESPN2 84 18 17 41 115 0 CBS 85 17 10 21 40 111 0 SECTV 45 22 14 11 31 59 1 CBS 69 18 41 145 2 FSN 73 26 34 39 1 ESPN2 65 - 11 15 41 200 2 PPV 81 15 37 157 0 ESPN 63 2 8 24 78 0

–FLA Passing– FLA Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 22-17-0 153 1 70 415 33-22-2 291 1 77 413 20-11-1 167 1 76 382 18-15-1 156 1 63 402 22-16-0 240 3 63 355 28-16-0 129 0 68 240 29-15-1 92 0 60 151 29-13-0 174 0 70 319 46-30-3 305 1 80 344 14-10-1 107 0 55 307 25-14-0 122 2 62 279 25-20-0 115 1 49 193

Opp -Opp RushingFD Att Yds TD 12 38 17 1 10 28 50 1 12 23 66 0 12 21 48 1 17 29 111 1 21 39 175 2 24 37 205 2 21 35 156 1 13 44 126 4 15 35 164 0 16 54 429 4 20 32 129 1

–Opp. Passing– Opp. Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 38-17-1 155 0 54 205 25-12-1 162 2 53 212 34-14-1 154 1 57 220 26-17-1 125 0 47 173 43-17-1 164 0 72 275 17-9-0 152 0 56 327 36-18-1 295 1 73 500 26-16-0 258 1 61 414 12-6-0 57 0 56 183 28-14-0 213 1 63 377 3-0-0 0 0 57 429 31-19-1 327 3 63 456

Opp -Opp RushingFD Att Yds TD 7 34 80 0 23 33 81 0 28 52 223 1 12 29 28 0 21 50 195 3 7 31 99 1 21 32 141 2 17 24 83 0 19 38 95 3 12 43 79 0 17 41 181 0

–Opp. Passing– Opp. Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 21-9-1 45 0 55 125 45-24-3 369 3 78 450 35-24-1 449 5 87 672 39-26-2 205 0 68 233 22-10-0 110 1 72 305 18-6-1 20 0 49 119 41-26-0 319 1 73 460 45-21-2 225 1 69 308 42-22-0 206 0 80 301 29-14-0 63 0 72 142 24-12-4 125 2 65 306

Opp -Opp RushingFD Att Yds TD 14 42 169 1 24 45 290 0 34 33 119 0 23 50 216 2 22 39 216 3 19 50 326 2 23 37 142 1 16 37 136 1 24 36 163 2 18 37 171 0 17 43 236 3 40 53 250 2 24 48 208 3

–Opp. Passing– Opp. Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 23-8-0 73 0 65 242 30-20-1 195 3 75 485 58-44-2 400 1 91 519 19-11-1 135 0 69 351 40-23-1 206 0 79 422 17-5-1 29 1 67 355 42-20-2 247 3 79 389 27-12-2 161 1 64 297 40-23-2 302 1 76 465 21-17-1 201 2 58 372 18-7-0 131 0 61 367 36-30-1 372 6 89 622 32-23-1 261 2 80 469

Record: 6-5, 4-4 SEC (3rd in East) Rankings FLA -FLA RushingAtt TV TMP FLA Opp FD Att Yds TD - ESPNU 81,049 SECN 77 27 39 259 4 88,334 SECN 86 28 50 337 1 101,821 CBS 85 3 11 27 107 1 102,455 SECN 54 16 48 156 1 88,014 SECN 80 13 32 123 1 89,117 ESPN2 79 17 48 135 1 83,004 CBS 58 9 19 60 418 5 35,191 SECN 51 19 50 214 4 85,088 SECN 68 15 49 218 1 83,399 SECN 69 17 38 104 2 82,485 ESPN 67 3 13 33 113 0

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Opponent W/L at Vanderbilt* W at Mississippi St.* L EAST CAROLINA W at Kentucky* L TEXAS A&M* L GEORGIA* L UMASS W TENNESSEE* W MISSOURI* W at Florida* L W. CAROLINA W at Clemson L USF** (OT) L **Birmingham Bowl

–Opp. Passing– Opp. Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 27-14-0 107 0 57 137 29-15-0 141 0 52 212 48-26-2 288 3 69 279 18-8-1 165 1 80 299 25-12-0 140 0 68 366 14-10-0 215 2 63 453 16-7-0 123 1 59 278 34-15-1 169 2 83 354 28-19-0 297 2 61 377 13-7-1 84 0 65 299 27-15-2 213 2 72 446 13-6-0 65 0 59 95 23-18-0 162 2 60 299

Record: 4-8, 3-5 SEC (5th in East)

FLORIDA

Date Opponent W/L Score 08/30 Idaho No Contest 09/06 Eastern Michigan W 65-0 09/13 Kentucky* (OT) W 36-30 09/20 at Alabama* L 21-42 10/04 at Tennessee* W 10-6 10/11 LSU* L 27-30 10/18 Missouri* L 13-42 11/01 vs Georgia* W 38-20 11/08 at Vanderbilt* W 34-10 11/15 South Carolina*(OT)L 20-23 11/22 Eastern Kentucky W 52-3 11/29 at Florida State L 19-24

Opp -Opp RushingFD Att Yds TD 11 30 30 0 11 23 71 0 23 21 –9 0 16 36 134 0 21 43 226 4 20 49 238 3 13 43 155 1 23 49 185 1 18 33 80 1 16 52 215 2 20 45 233 2 7 46 30 2 20 37 137 0

Record: 11-2, 7-1 SEC (T1st in East)

Final AP Ranking: 9 Final Coaches Ranking: 10 Rankings FLA -FLA RushingDate Opponent W/L Score Att TV TMP FLA Opp FD Att Yds TD 09/01 Bowling Green W 27-14 84,704 ESPN 91 23 14 42 220 2 09/08 at Texas A&M* W 20-17 87,114 ESPN 83 24 21 48 142 2 09/15 at Tennessee* W 37-20 102,455 ESPN 83 18 23 20 43 336 2 09/22 Kentucky* W 38-0 87,102 SECN 82 14 22 45 200 3 10/06 LSU* W 14-6 90,824 CBS 86 10 4 22 58 176 2 10/13 at Vanderbilt* W 31-17 40,350 ESPNU 76 4 15 35 326 3 10/20 South Carolina* W 44-11 90,833 CBS 79 3 9 14 48 89 2 10/27 vs Georgia* L 9-17 84,644 CBS 72 3 12 15 40 75 0 11/03 Missouri* W 14-7 90,496 ESPN2 73 8 11 33 170 1 11/10 Louisiana W 27-20 86,482 SECN 72 7 22 58 176 2 11/17 Jacksonville State W 23-0 82,691 PPV 63 7 18 36 202 1 11/24 at Florida State W 37-26 83,429 ABC 66 6 10 21 47 244 3 01/02 vs Louisville L 23-33 54,178 ESPN Indoors 4 21 17 30 111 1 Sugar Bowl

2013

–FLA Passing– FLA Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 36-25-3 271 1 69 468 20-13-0 212 0 75 512 23-14-0 213 2 63 347 18-8-1 115 1 64 520 23-14-1 207 1 52 222 16-9-2 100 1 48 213 29-15-1 128 0 59 194 34-12-0 245 1 56 226 25-17-0 213 0 71 410 23-13-0 119 0 57 261 28-16-0 329 4 59 453 29-14-4 130 1 62 184 16-12-1 132 1 54 263

–FLA Passing– FLA Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 47-33-0 396 3 86 655 44-25-1 295 3 94 532 28-9-2 93 1 55 200 27-13-3 76 0 75 232 25-14-2 183 1 57 306 31-15-3 148 1 79 283 6-3-0 27 0 66 445 22-13-0 215 0 72 429 11-5-0 60 1 60 278 23-13-0 326 5 61 430 32-13-2 169 1 65 282

Record: 6-7, 3-5 SEC (T5th in East)

Rankings SC Att TV TMP SC Opp FD 30,304 ESPN 82 14 57,763 ESPN2 93 18 80,384 SECN 85 13 51,702 SECN 83 16 78,245 SECN 84 9 21 77,221 SECN 75 13 73,428 SECN 61 21 78,696 ESPN2 71 - 18 19 73,817 SECN 69 22 89,614 CBS 72 - 22 15 76,650 SECNA 70 28 81,542 ESPN 55 4 14 31,229 ESPN 56 - 25 27

-SC RushingAtt Yds TD 32 121 1 31 34 0 25 117 2 35 91 1 35 161 1 26 30 2 44 194 3 49 158 1 49 174 2 30 43 1 56 422 4 29 111 0 34 91 2

–SC Passing– SC Total A-C-I Yds TD Plays Yds 30-16-0 62 0 62 308 39-20-1 209 2 70 243 28-16-0 195 0 53 312 30-15-0 177 0 65 268 35-22-1 217 0 70 378 36-26-1 288 0 62 318 26-17-0 247 2 70 395 21-15-0 167 2 70 325 28-22-0 254 2 77 428 33-18-1 213 0 63 256 24-15-0 166 0 80 588 29-14-1 107 1 58 218 43-32-2 390 3 77 481

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48 vs Arkansas ...................... 10/07/17 44 vs Western Carolina......... 11/19/16 39 vs USF (Birmingham) ..... 12/29/16 35 vs NC State (Charlotte) ... 09/02/17 34 vs UMass ......................... 10/22/16 34 vs Vanderbilt ................... 10/28/17 Fewest Points Allowed

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9 at Tennessee..................... 10/14/17 10 at Vanderbilt.................... 09/01/16 10 vs Wofford....................... 11/18/17 13 at Missouri ...................... 09/09/17 15 vs East Carolina ............... 09/17/16 Most First Downs

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28 vs Western Carolina......... 11/19/16 27 vs USF (Birmingham) ..... 12/29/16 26 vs Vanderbilt ................... 10/28/17 24 vs Florida......................... 11/11/17 23 vs. Louisiana Tech ........... 09/23/17 23 vs Wofford....................... 11/18/17

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12 vs Florida......................... 11/11/17 14 at Vanderbilt.................... 09/01/16 14 vs Wofford....................... 11/18/17 16 vs Tennessee .................... 10/29/16 16 at Tennessee..................... 10/14/17 Most Rushing Attempts

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56 vs Western Carolina......... 11/19/16 49 vs Tennessee .................... 10/29/16 49 vs Missouri ...................... 11/05/16 47 vs Florida......................... 11/11/17 44 vs UMass ......................... 10/22/16

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vs Florida........................ 11/11/17 vs Vanderbilt ................... 10/28/17 vs Louisiana Tech ............ 09/23/17 vs Arkansas ...................... 10/07/17 vs East Carolina ............... 09/17/16 Most Rushing Yards

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422 vs Western Carolina......... 11/19/16 220 vs Florida......................... 11/11/17 212 vs Vanderbilt ................... 10/28/17 195 vs Wofford....................... 11/18/17 194 vs UMass ......................... 10/22/16 194 at Tennessee..................... 10/14/17

vs Florida......................... 11/11/17 vs Louisiana Tech ............ 09/23/17 vs NC State (Charlotte) ... 09/02/17 vs Arkansas ...................... 10/07/17 vs Vanderbilt ................... 10/28/17

43 vs USF (Birmingham) ..... 12/29/16 39 at Mississippi State .......... 09/10/16 37 vs Kentucky..................... 09/16/17 36 vs Georgia ....................... 10/09/16 36 at Georgia ....................... 11/04/17

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vs USF (Birmingham) ..... 12/29/16 vs Kentucky..................... 09/16/17 vs Louisiana Tech ............ 09/23/17 vs Georgia ....................... 10/09/16 at Texas A&M ................. 09/30/17

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Assistant Coaches Bobby BENTLEY

Coleman HUTZLER

Running Backs Coach

Special Teams Coordinator/ Linebackers Coach

Second Year at South Carolina Bobby Bentley is wrapping up his second season at the University of South Carolina. Bentley joined Will Muschamp’s coaching staff on December 8, 2015 when he was named running backs coach.

In his first season in Columbia, Bentley developed a pair of freshmen running backs in Rico Dowdle and A.J. Turner into the squad’s top two rushers.

In fact, 78 percent of the rushing yards were by freshmen, with Dowdle and Turner combining for over 1,200 yards.

Bentley’s second season proved to be a case of running back by committee.

The sophomore quartet of Rico Dowdle, A.J. Turner, Ty’Son Williams and Mon Denson, all had strong moments.

A South Carolina native, Bentley returned to the Palmetto State after two seasons as an offensive analyst at Auburn under Gus Malzahn. In 2014, the Tigers posted an 8-5 record, including a loss to Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl. During his time at Auburn, Bentley worked with a trio of running backs, Cameron Artis-Payne, Corey Grant and Peyton Barber, all of whom went on to play in the NFL. Prior to his stint at Auburn, Bentley was the head coach at James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, S.C. where he was one of the most successful high school coaches in the country. He served as an assistant for the Rebels from 1990-94 before being named head coach in 1995. He compiled a 119-54 record at Byrnes in two stints (1995-2006 and 2013) and won four-consecutive state championships from 2002-05. The Rebels posted a 57-2 record during the title streak run. Following the team’s fourth state title, Bentley was honored as the 2005 Nike National Coach of the Year. He also was named as the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2006.

He was the Rebels’ head coach for one additional season (2013) when he logged a 12-2 record and garnered a Region II-4A title. During his time at Byrnes, Bentley had the opportunity to coach Marcus Lattimore, who went on to an outstanding collegiate career at South Carolina before injuries derailed his career.

Bentley was named head coach at his alma mater, Presbyterian College in 2007, becoming the first NCAA Football Championship Subdivision head football coach in PC’s history.

In his first year at PC, the Blue Hose ranked third nationally in both passing yards and total offense and finished in the top 15 in both scoring and passing efficiency while logging a 6-5 record. In two seasons at Presbyterian he posted a 10-13 mark. During his time at PC, the Blue Hose set school records in points scored in a season (404), yards in a season (5,290), passing yards in a game (648) and passing efficiency. Bentley also signed and coached NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Justin Bethel.

On January 5, 2009, Bentley resigned as head football coach of the Blue Hose. He accepted a new position with Spartanburg School District 5 as the district wide athletic director and public information officer.

A 1986 Byrnes alumnus, Bentley played football at Presbyterian before graduating in 1990.

He and his wife, the former Paulette West, are the parents of five children: Chas, Shuler, Jake, Brooks and Emily. Shuler currently plays quarterback at Murray State, while Jake is a sophomore quarterback on the Gamecocks’ squad. Chas works in the South Carolina weight room as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant.

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Second Year at South Carolina Coleman Hutzler is in his second season at South Carolina. Hutzler was added to head coach Will Muschamp’s first Gamecock coaching staff on December 18, 2015. He coordinates the special teams efforts and coaches the linebackers.

In 2017 Hutzler was one of 56 nominees for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach. Punter Joseph Charlton enters the bowl game as the school’s single-season leader in punting average and ranks 15th in the country with a 44.3-yard average. Deebo Samuel returned each of his two kickoffs for touchdowns in the season’s first two games.

Under Hutzler’s tutelage, the South Carolina kickoff return team led the SEC and ranked eighth in the nation, averaging 25.8 yards per return in 2016. A trio of players, Deebo Samuel, A.J. Turner and Rashad Fenton, all returned a kick at least 50 yards, with Samuel taking one to the house from 100 yards away. Placekicker Elliott Fry became the school’s all-time leading scorer, while snapper Drew Williams was recognized as a fourth-team AllAmerican.

Hutzler spent the 2015 season as the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Boston College. During his year in Chestnut Hill, freshman Michael Walker ranked in the top 10 in the nation in kick return average, while the Eagles were second in the nation in punt return defense, allowing just 1.66 yards per return. BC also blocked three punts on the year.

Hutzler was also part of a staff that produced the nation’s stingiest defense, as the Eagles allowed just 254.3 yards per game and 24.1 percent of third down conversions and were second in rushing defense at 82.8 yards per contest.

Previously, Hutzler logged two stints at Florida, first from 2010-11 as Assistant to Linebackers and Special Teams Coordinator, then again for the 2014 season, handling special teams and outside linebackers.

In 2014, Florida had the second-best punt return average in the SEC and the 17th-best unit in the nation. UF punter Kyle Christy earned AP secondteam All-SEC honors after averaging 44.3 yards per punt, the nation’s 14thbest average. As the Gators outside linebackers coach, Hutzler coached Dante Fowler, Jr. to a first-team Coaches All-SEC selection.

Between his stints in Gainesville, Hutzler was the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach at New Mexico from 2012-13. He coached punter Ben Skaer to first-team All-Mountain West accolades and returner Carlos Wiggins to MWC Special Teams Player of the Year and a secondteam All-America honors in 2013. Wiggins returned three kickoffs for touchdowns, and the Lobos were first in the conference and 15th in the nation in kickoff returns. The Lobos improved from 112th nationally to 25th in net punting, and their punt-return defense improved to No. 19 from 106th.

Hutzler began his coaching career at the University of San Diego, working as a defensive assistant in 2006. He moved to Palo Alto to become a recruiting assistant at Stanford in 2007. He was an assistant to co-defensive coordinators Ron Lynn and Andy Buh and to DJ Durkin at Stanford in 2008 and 2009.

The Las Vegas, Nevada, native played football at Middlebury College in Vermont, earning his degree in psychology. A linebacker on the team from 2002-05, he was a team captain as a senior and left the program second in career tackles. He also was a three-year catcher on the baseball team.

Hutzler and his wife, Cobey, have a son, Micah, and a daughter, Leila.

Cobey is a former director of volleyball operations at Stanford and was the Florida Class 3A Coach of the Year in 2011 while working at P.K. Yonge High. She played volleyball at UNLV and Michigan and is the daughter of long time University of Hawai’i women’s volleyball coach, Dave Shoji, who recently retired as the second all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 history.

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Second Year at South Carolina Bryan McClendon is in his second season with the Carolina football after joining the staff on December 23, 2015. McClendon has served as the cooffensive coordinator and tutors the Gamecocks’ wide receiving corps. He will be in charge of the offense and call the plays for the 2018 Outback Bowl.

In 2017, McClendon had a very young stable of receivers, with no seniors on the roster. After an early season injury took standout Deebo Samuel out of the mix, McClendon groomed sophomore Bryan Edwards (59 catches, 705 yards) and true freshmen OrTre Smith and Shi Smith into a formidable unit.

Under McClendon’s guidance, Samuel and Edwards, developed into one of the SEC’s finest receiving duos during the 2016 campaign. Samuel paced the team with 59 receptions for 783 yards, while Edwards turned in the second-best true freshman season in Gamecock history, behind only Alshon Jeffery, logging 44 catches for 590 yards.

McClendon was also recognized as one of the nation’s top 25 recruiters for the 2017 cycle by Rivals.com.

McClendon came to Columbia following a stint at his alma mater, the University of Georgia. A former Bulldog wide receiver, McClendon held several titles during the 2015 regular season, including wide receivers coach, assistant head coach and passing game coordinator. He was named interim head coach of the Bulldogs on Dec. 3, 2015, and served in that capacity through Georgia’s appearance in the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl, a 24-17 win over Penn State. From 2009-2014, he was the Bulldogs’ running backs coach. McClendon also served as recruiting coordinator in 2014-15.

While he was a member of the full-time coaching staff, Georgia teams won 64 games and two SEC Eastern Division titles. McClendon was part of an offensive staff that led Georgia to the 2014 SEC scoring offense title (41.3 ppg) and three consecutive record-setting seasons: total yards in a season (6,547 in 2012, 6,294 in 2013, 5,964 in 2014); average yards per game (467.64 in 2012, 484.2 in 2013, 458.8 in 2014); and most TDs in a season (72 in 2012, 58 in 2013, 70 in 2014).

He has coached some of the country’s top tailbacks including Todd Gurley (2015 1st round draft choice of the St. Louis Rams), 2014 Freshman AllAmerican Nick Chubb, and 2011 SEC Freshman of the Year Isaiah Crowell.

McClendon was a four-year letterman with the Bulldogs (2002-05) and his senior class won 44 games--most by any class in Georgia history. During his tenure, the Bulldogs won three Southeastern Conference Eastern Division titles (2002, ‘03, ‘05), two SEC championships (2002, ‘05), and played in four bowl games (2003 Nokia Sugar, ‘04 Capital One, ‘05 Outback, ‘06 Nokia Sugar), winning three of them.

McClendon’s career blossomed in 2005, when the Bulldogs won the SEC championship. The Atlanta, Ga., native caught 35 passes with six going for touchdowns. He caught the game-winning TD pass in the closing minutes against Georgia Tech, and then blocked a punt in the SEC Championship game, which led to the Bulldogs’ third TD in the 34-14 victory over LSU. Following his Georgia career, McClendon signed a free agent contract with the NFL’s Chicago Bears. After one summer with the Bears, he returned to Georgia as a graduate assistant from 2007-08.

Born December 28, 1983, McClendon graduated from Georgia in December 2005, with a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. He is the son of former Georgia tailback Willie McClendon, 1978 SEC Player of the Year and running back for the Chicago Bears.

McClendon was a prep standout at Mays High School where he was a PrepStar All-American and a SuperPrep All-Dixie team. He played in the Georgia-Florida high school all-star game following his senior season.

Bryan is married to the former Amber Arnold of Atlanta, Ga. They have three children, Bryan, Brooke and Brayden McClendon.

Mike Peterson is in his second season in Columbia, serving as the outside linebackers coach. Peterson was named to the post on January 26, 2016.

Peterson was instrumental in the continued development of sophomore D.J. Wonnum, who was twice named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week and ranked third in the SEC in tackles for loss with 13.0 while leading the team with 6.0 sacks.

With Peterson’s mentoring, senior Darius English turned in his finest season for the Garnet & Black in 2016, garnering 9.0 sacks to move him into both the single-season and career (15.0) sacks top-10 lists in school history while earning second-team All-SEC accolades.

After retiring from a 14-year NFL playing career, Peterson returned to his alma mater at the University of Florida in 2013 where he finished his degree while working as an undergraduate assistant coach on the Gators’ strength & conditioning staff. Upon his graduation, he was named to a full-time position as a strength & conditioning coordinator. “Mike’s another great example for our student-athletes at the University of South Carolina for what he’s accomplished,� said Coach Muschamp at the time of his hiring. “He played at a high level and demonstrated great character and class throughout the time that we worked together at Florida. His vast NFL experience and knowledge of our schemes will complement our staff.�

Peterson played linebacker on head coach Steve Spurrier’s Florida Gators from 1995-98. He was a member of the 1996 Gators team that finished 12-1 and won the college football national championship. As a senior in 1998, he served as a team captain, earned first-team All-SEC and All-America honors and was selected as the Gators’ most valuable player by his teammates. He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a “Gator Great� in 2011.

Peterson was a second-round pick (36th pick overall) of the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft and played professional for the Colts (19992002), Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-08) and Atlanta Falcons (2009-12). He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2005.

During his NFL career, Peterson logged 883 tackles in 196 games with 21.5 sacks and 19 interceptions.

Born June 17, 1976 in Gainesville, Fla., Peterson is the older brother of former Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson.

Porter Michael Peterson and his wife, Chantal, have two sons, Mike Jr. and Gavin. His father was a long-time coach in the Gainesville area.

Peterson and his wife established the Mike Peterson Foundation in 2004.

The foundation was constituted in an attempt to support and benefit underserved youth and socio-economically challenged families in Peterson’s hometown of Alachua, Florida and his NFL cities of Jacksonville and Atlanta.

Since its inception, the Mike Peterson Foundation has already served over 15,000 youth and families through several community events and programs, most notably the Top Dog Readers Club literacy program at the Grove Park Elementary School in Atlanta.

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Travaris Robinson was one of the first hires made by head coach Will Muschamp when he began assembling his first coaching staff at South Carolina.

Now in his second season in Columbia, Robinson serves as the Gamecocks’ defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach.

Carolina led the SEC with 23 turnovers forced, while ranking 26th in the country in points allowed per game at 20.8 in 2017. The Gamecocks held 11 of their 12 opponents to fewer points than its season average.

Carolina tied for 10th in the nation in turnovers forced with 27 during the 2016 campaign, including 15 interceptions.

Regarded as one of the top recruiters in the country, T-Rob spent the previous five seasons coaching defensive backs under Muschamp, first at Florida (2011-14), then at Auburn (2015). The former Tiger standout began his coaching career at Auburn under Muschamp, first as a staff assistant in 2006 while finishing up his undergraduate degree, then as a GA in 2007.

A Miami, Fla. native, Robinson spent one season each as a defensive backs coach at Western Kentucky (2008), Southern Miss (2009) and Texas Tech (2010) before reuniting with Muschamp on his staff at Florida.

In his first season at Florida in 2011, Robinson guided a UF secondary that ranked seventh in the nation in pass defense (166.8), while the Gator defense ranked eighth nationally in total defense (299.5).

Robinson led a secondary that was one of the best in the nation in 2012, ranking No. 2 in pass efficiency defense (95.55) and allowing just seven touchdown passes, the second-fewest in the nation. Florida had 20 interceptions on the season, good for seventh nationally while safety Matt Elam was a first-team All-America selection and first-round draft pick.

In 2013, Robinson’s secondary was seventh nationally in passing defense and eighth in passing efficiency defense, while the defensive unit was eight in total defense. Under Robinson, Vernon Hargreaves III was a freshman All-SEC and freshman All-America pick while being named the National Freshman Defensive Player of the Year by College Football News.

In 2014 at Florida, Robinson again tutored Hargreaves III, who was a firstteam All-SEC pick and named first-team All-America. Jalen Tabor received freshman All-America and freshman All-SEC honors. The Gators defense finished the 2014 regular season ranked ninth nationally in total defense, 14th in pass efficiency defense and 23rd in passing defense.

At Texas Tech, he helped the Red Raiders to an 8-5 record and a TicketCity Bowl victory over Northwestern. In his one season at Tech, Robinson had two defensive backs earn All-Big 12 Honorable Mention recognition and a third that was named a freshman All-America honorable mention.

His 2009 Southern Miss squad finished in the top four in Conference USA in pass efficiency defense, interceptions and yards per pass attempt, and he coached First Team All-C-USA selection Eddie Hicks.

Before embarking on his coaching career, Robinson played two seasons in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Auburn posted a 30-19 record during his playing career, including a Top20 ranking in the final polls after his senior season. He was selected the MVP of the Iron Bowl after recording 12 tackles and breaking up a pair of passes to help the Tigers to a 13-9 victory over Alabama, as they would go on to defeat Penn State in the Capital One Bowl. He was a first-team AP All-SEC selection after collecting 92 total tackles, second on the squad, with four interceptions. He concluded his collegiate career with 166 tackles and five picks.

Robinson was born in Miami, Fla. and attended Coral Park High where he was a four-year letterman and earned all-state honors as a defensive back and wide receiver. He received his bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Auburn in 2007. He is married to the former Mandisa Skyers. Their family includes sons, Tyson Jerod and Travis Jerod, and daughter, Jordyn.

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Lance Thompson is in his second year in Columbia. Head football coach Will Muschamp named Thompson as the Gamecocks’ assistant head coach of defense and defensive line coach on December 31, 2015.

In his second year, Thompson helped groom Dante Sawyer into a secondteam All-SEC selection, while senior Taylor Stallworth had his finest season for the Garnet & Black. Additionally, junior college transfer Javon Kinlaw developed into a force to be reckoned with over the next two seasons.

Thompson is a proven winner. A member of national championship staffs at Alabama, Georgia Tech and LSU, Thompson has been a member of four SEC championship coaching staffs, two ACC championship staffs and one Conference USA divisional winner.

Additionally, he has either coached or recruited players who have participated in eight National Championship games, winning seven of those contests (Georgia Tech, LSU twice and Alabama four times).

“I’m excited to have Coach Thompson join our staff,” said Coach Muschamp at the time of Thompson’s hiring. “He did a great job calling the Auburn defense in their bowl win over Memphis. He has coached multiple positions throughout his career and has a great understanding of our defensive system. He will be an outstanding addition to our staff.”

Ranked as the No. 1 recruiter in the nation on the Ultimate ESPN 300 recruiting power rankings for 2014 when he was coaching at Alabama, and named Rivals National Recruiter of the Year in 2008, also with the Crimson Tide, Thompson was reunited with Muschamp on Gus Malzahn’s Auburn staff in 2015, where he coached the linebackers. Thompson and Muschamp also worked together as assistant coaches at LSU from 2002-2003.

Thompson worked at Alabama three different times, from 1999-2000, 2007-08 and 2012-14. He helped Alabama’s 2013 defense to hold opponents to 13.9 points per game, the fifth-best mark in Division I college football.

His Alabama recruits included Julio Jones, A.J. McCarron, Mark Barron, D.J. Fluker and Trent Richardson.

Thompson worked with Nick Saban at both Alabama and LSU. He was the assistant head coach in charge of recruiting and the tight ends coach when LSU won the 2003 national title. He also coached the defensive line at LSU. Thompson also logged stints at Tennessee (2009-11), Georgia Tech (198898, 2001), and Central Florida, where he was defensive coordinator from 2004-06. In 2005, UCF won the Conference USA Eastern Division title. At Georgia Tech, he held various roles, including defensive line coach, defensive ends coach, tight ends coach, recruiting coordinator and director of football operations. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the Yellow Jackets in 1988.

Thompson has coached and/or recruited several players who have been selected highly in the NFL Draft, including such notables as Jones, Barron, Richardson, Fluker, Chance Warmack, Marco Coleman, Cornelius Griffin, Marquise Hill, Laron Landry, Tyson Jackson, Coutney Upshaw and Coleman Rudolph.

Thompson is a 1987 graduate of The Citadel, where he was a four-year letterwinner as a defensive lineman, and earned his bachelor’s degree in education and mathematics.

A native of Riverdale, Ga., he is married to the former Mary Ann Guzy.

Thompson has five children -- Allie, Christina and Lane Thompson, and Alli and Taylor Guzy.

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Pat Washington, a 29-year collegiate coaching veteran, is in his second season at South Carolina serving as the tight ends coach.

Under Washington’s watch, Hayden Hurst went from a former walk-on to a first-team All-SEC tight end, ranking second on the squad in both receptions and yards receiving during the 2017 campaign.

In his first season in Columbia, Washington was responsible for the development of sophomore standouts Hurst and K.C. Crosby. Hurst set school tight end records with 48 receptions and 616 receiving yards, while Crosby tied for the team lead with four TD receptions.

Washington has 20 years of experience under his belt on five different SEC staffs, including an 11-year stint as wide receivers coach at Tennessee (19952005), which included an undefeated 1998 season and a national title. He came to South Carolina from Missouri, where he has served as the receiving coach from 2013-15. The Tigers captured the SEC Eastern Division title and played in the SEC Championship game in both 2013 and 2014.

Senior receiver Bud Sasser was named first-team All-SEC in 2014, becoming Missouri’s first first-team all-conference wide receiver since 2009.

Mizzou’s wideouts enjoyed a banner year in 2013 and played a critical role as the Tigers became one of the most improved offensive attacks in the nation. Leading the way was Dorial Green-Beckham, who earned second-team All-SEC honors by the Associated Press after catching 59 passes for 883 yards and 12 touchdowns -- the latter of which tied for most in the SEC in 2013.

Washington’s receivers solid downfield blocking also helped spring the Tiger ground game for a 3,000-yard season as part of MU’s 12-2 campaign.

Washington has enjoyed success throughout his career, as he’s coached on teams that have reached bowl games 19 times. Tennessee posted a 105-31 record during his tenure that featured 10 bowl appearances -- including three Citrus Bowls, two Fiesta, Peach and Cotton Bowls, and one Orange Bowl.

The Volunteers also reached the SEC Championship Game four times with Washington on staff. A win in the 1998 SEC title game vaulted UT to the 1999 Fiesta Bowl, where the Vols downed Florida State, 23-16, to cap an undefeated season and a national championship.

During his tenure at Tennessee, Washington developed several standout receivers, including Peerless Price, Donte Stallworth, Joey Kent, Marcus Nash, Robert Meachem and Cedrick Wilson, among others. Nash, Stallworth and Meachem were first-round draft picks, and all six enjoyed NFL careers.

Washington’s coaching career began at Auburn, where he served his alma mater as a GA from 1987-88. After the Tigers reached bowl games both years, Washington landed his first full-time position as the receivers coach at Louisiana-Lafayette (1989-91), and that was followed by a two-year stop at TCU (1992-93) as receivers coach. He spent one year at Baylor (1994) as running backs coach, and the Bears reached the 1994 Alamo Bowl during his time there, before he left to join Tennessee the following year.

Following his time at UT, Washington coached receivers at Kansas State in 2006, helping the Wildcats to a berth in the Texas Bowl. He then returned to the SEC as the receivers coach at Mississippi State from 2007-08. The Bulldogs broke a six-year postseason drought, winning the 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. From 2009-11, Washington coached running backs at Southern Mississippi, and his backfield played an integral role in Southern Miss’ Conference USA Championship in 2011. He spent the 2012 season at Kentucky as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator.

A native of Mobile, Ala., Washington played quarterback at Auburn from 1982-85. He guided the Tigers to a combined 17-8 record in his final two seasons years and to 1984 Liberty Bowl and 1986 Cotton Bowl appearances.

Washington earned a management degree from Auburn in 1987. He and his wife, Claudette, are the parents of sons Tyson and Justin.

Offensive line coach Eric Wolford wraps up his first year on Will Muschamp’s staff and his second stint in Columbia, as he previously served on Steve Spurrier’s staff during the 2009 campaign.

The Gamecocks have allowed 15 fewer sacks in 2017 than they did in ‘16.

Wolford spent the previous two seasons in the NFL as the San Francisco 49ers assistant offensive line coach.

Prior to his stint with the 49ers, Wolford logged 19 seasons as a coach at the collegiate level, including five (2010-14) as the head coach at Youngstown State. After a 3-8 mark in his first season, the Penguins compiled a 28-18 mark over his final four campaigns, were ranked in the top-10 three times, and broke 32 school records during his tenure. Highlights included a 2012 win over Pitt - the first win over a BCS team in school history, and a 2011 win over top-ranked North Dakota State, while overseeing the squad’s highest GPA on record for four-consecutive seasons.

Wolford served as South Carolina’s run game coordinator and offensive line coach in 2009 after a two-year stint at Illinois where he held a similar post. Under Wolford’s tutelage, the Illini, which played in the 2008 Rose Bowl game, led the Big Ten in rushing (2007) and passing (2008), while topping the 5,000-yard mark in total offense for just the third and fourth times in school history. Wolford was considered a Rivals Top-20 National Recruiter in 2008.

Prior to his stint in Champaign, Wolford spent the previous three seasons (2004-06) at Arizona as the offensive line coach. During that time, UA led the league in fewest sacks allowed in 2004 and was second in 2005. Wolford was also an integral part of back-to-back top-25 recruiting classes.

Wolford spent the 2003 season at North Texas, where his offensive line paved the way for tailback Patrick Cobbs. He rushed for a league-record 1,690 yards, earning the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year Award. Cobbs averaged 152 yards and 11.5 points per game, leading the NCAA. The offensive line blocked for a rushing average of 177.5 yards per game, which ranked 35th nationally, allowed only 18 sacks during the season and posted an 88 percent efficiency rating in the redzone. Wolford also helped lead UNT to its third-consecutive bid to the New Orleans Bowl.

Before joining North Texas, Wolford enjoyed three-year stints at both Houston and South Florida. While at Houston, he coached a number of positions, spanning offense, defense and special teams. In 2002, Houston enjoyed a dramatic turnaround, going from a winless season to five victories.

The team also ended on a high note, defeating nationally-ranked Louisville in the finale. During that time, Wolford coached five all-conference players.

Wolford had the unique experience of coaching in the first three seasons of the South Florida football program, helping to lead the Bulls to two winning seasons in three years. In year two of the building process, the offense put up over 400 yards per game, including 191.5 rushing yards per contest. Running back Dyral McMillan became the school’s first 1,000-yard rusher that year.

Wolford began his coaching career at his alma mater, Kansas State, where he served as a GA and worked with the offensive line under John Latina. He then spent two years as the offensive line and strength coach at Emporia State.

Wolford was a four-year starter at K-State under Bill Snyder, and his teams laid the groundwork for the program’s emergence on the national stage. During his senior year, the Wildcats won the school’s first bowl game in the 1993 Copper Bowl. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1994 in social sciences with a focus on monetary policy and banking. Wolford signed a free agent contract with Buddy Ryan’s Arizona Cardinals.

Wolford and his wife, Dr. Melinda Wolford, have a son, Stone, and a daughter, Marlee. Eric and Melinda started a non-profit organization, inspired by their son, called the No Stone Unturned Foundation.

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J!û DILLMAN Director - Strength & Conditioning Second Year at South Carolina Jeff Dillman wraps up his second year in Columbia guiding the strength and conditioning program for South Carolina Football. Dillman was named Director of Football Strength and Conditioning on December 14, 2015.

Dillman joined the Gamecocks after spending one season as an assistant strength & conditioning coach at Alabama. He was part of the staff that helped the Crimson Tide to the 2016 national championship. Prior to that, he worked on Head Coach Will Muschamp’s staff at the University of Florida for three years as the Director of Strength & Conditioning.

Prior to his arrival in Gainesville, Dillman worked at the IMG Performance Institute in Bradenton. As the Head of Physical Conditioning at IMG Academies, Dillman oversaw the strength and conditioning programs for all youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes who trained at the Academy, including NBA and NFL offseason workouts, NFL Combine training and the Madden Football Academy.

Dillman’s professional career began as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at UL-Monroe beginning in 2001, working with nine different teams over his tenure with the Warhawks.

In 2003, he was hired as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at LSU and helped the Tigers to several notable achievements, including an SEC and BCS National Championship for the football team, Final Four appearances for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams and a College World Series trip for the baseball team. He also worked with men’s and women’s tennis and gymnastics.

In 2006, Dillman took over the strength and conditioning program at his alma mater, Appalachian State. He helped the football program to twostraight Division I-AA national championships (2006-07) and the historic upset of No. 5-ranked Michigan in 2007.

A native of Rockingham, N.C., Dillman was a football letterman at Elon College before he transferred to Appalachian State University, where he completed his football eligibility. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2001.

Dillman is a member of the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association and the American Football Coaches Association.

He and his wife, Jeanne, have two children, twins Cole and Olivia.

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KRISTIN COGGIN

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Larry waters

Charles Jackson Jr. Director - Player Development

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jessica Jackson

Director - On-Campus Recruiting

logan hall

Director - External Communications

Director - Performance Analytics

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Andrew Belluomini

ellis johnson

kyle krantz

demarco mcneil

seth strickland

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john griffin

Asst. Strength & Conditioning

clint haggard

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Shuler hayes

Asst. Dir. - Football Equipment

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Asst. Strength & Conditioning

daryl faulkner

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Asst. Strength & Conditioning

rachel sharpe

Assistant Football Athletic Trainer

landon martin

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corey miller

Asst. Strength & Conditioning

kim fields

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Video Coordinator

nathan york

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Jeff Crane

Executive Associate A.D.

Chris Rogers

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Ray Tanner Athletics Director

Judy Van Horn

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charles waddell Deputy Athletics Director

steve eigenbrot

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Lance Grantham

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Kevin O’Connell Chief Operating Officer

Maria Hickman

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Associate A.D./Sports Medicine

Duane Grooms

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Chance Miller

Sr. Associate A.D./Compliance

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LB Š 6-0 Š 230 Š SR. Š 3L Ellenwood, Ga. Ĩƍ! . .+2!Ċ

2017: Started each of the first three games... logged 10 tackles, a pair of sacks and an interception... tallied five tackles vs. NC State, including a sack, and recovered a third-quarter fumble to set up Carolina’s last score of the game... intercepted a pass at Missouri... suffered a shoulder injury late in the Kentucky game... underwent season-ending surgery on Sept. 27... slated to return in 2018 after using a medical redshirt year... shared Jim Carlen Special Teams Player of the Spring honors with D.J. Smith... has appeared in 40 games making 13 starts... has 17.5 tackles for loss among 135 stops.

2015: Saw action in every game with one start... credited with 23 tackles, including 14 solo stops... recorded a career-high six tackles including a halftackle for loss at Georgia... logged five tackles, including four solos, at LSU... saw his most extensive duty against Vanderbilt after T.J. Holloman was ejected for targeting... logged three tackles and picked off his first pass against the Commodores... had four stops, including a pair of tackles for loss, against Florida... made his first start of the season against The Citadel and responded with three tackles, including a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hurry... recognized with the Everyday Attitude award for the defense in the spring.

2014: True freshman who started the season at linebacker in a 3-4 scheme but moved to defensive end late in the campaign... played in 12 games, making a pair of starts... logged 27 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss... earned the start in the season opener against Texas A&M... joined Al Harris Jr. as first true freshmen to start a season opener since Jadeveon Clowney in 2011... recovered first career fumble at Vanderbilt... forced two quarterback hurries to go with three tackles versus Missouri... collected a season-high five tackles versus Tennessee... had his best game at Florida, collecting a half sack, 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced ALLEN-WILLIAMS’ HIGHS fumble... started at defensive end and made three tackles Tackles ........................12, Clemson, 2016 Tackles for Loss .. 2.5, twice: Florida, 2014 against South Alabama... named and UMass, 2016 to the 2014-15 First-Year SEC Sacks ... 1.0, 4 times: Last: Kentucky, 2017 Honor Roll.

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2017: Redshirt junior who has served as the deep snapper in every game.

2016: Served as a backup deep snapper... did not see any game action.

2015: Enrolled at South Carolina but did not participate in football.

2014: Played tight end at Berry College in Rome, Ga... appeared in three games as a true freshman...saw action versus Rhodes, Washington (Mo.) and at Birmingham Southern... the Vikings posted a 2-8 campaign.

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2017: Junior tight end who played in all 12 games, making three starts... logged career bests with six receptions and 68 receiving yards... matched his career high with two catches at Tennessee... also had catches against Louisiana Tech, Arkansas, Wofford and Florida... placed on scholarship for the first time in the spring... has made seven starts in 30 career appearances over the past three seasons for the Garnet & Black.

2016: Played in all 13 games, with a start at Mississippi State... had five receptions for 52 yards... caught one pass for 10 yards at MSU... caught two passes in South Carolina’s win over East Carolina... had a career-long 29 yard reception at Kentucky... a member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2015: Walk-on who worked his way into the tight end rotation early in the season... appeared in five games, making three starts... had four catches for 38 yards and a touchdown... made his debut against Kentucky and caught one pass for seven yards... added a 10-yard reception at Georgia... earned a start in a two-tight end formation against UCF and responded with a pair of catches for 21 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown catch... also started at LSU... did not play after the coaching change... named the Most Improved Tight End at the 2015 spring game.

2014: Enrolled at South Carolina in January... shared Freshman Offensive Player of the Spring honors with Connor Mitch... redshirted in his first year.

INT ........ 1, 4 times; Last: Missouri, 2017

ALLEN-WILLIAMS’ STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2014 12/2 18 2015 12/1 14 2016 13/7 46 2017 3/3 5 Total 40/13 83

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TFL 2.5-12 3.5-9 8.5-38 3.0-3 17.5-62

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.5-3 0 0 5 0.0-0 1 0 1 2.0-20 2 1 1 2.0-2 1 1 1 4.5-25 4 2 8

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2016: Played in every game, making seven starts... ranked second on the team with 75 tackles, including 46 solo stops, and was second with 8.5 tackles for loss... had eight games with six or more tackles, including a career-high 12 stops in the regular-season finale at Clemson... logged a pair of interceptions, picking off passes at Clemson and against USF in the season’s final two games... earned the special teams’ Tenacity Award, as selected by the players following the season... set a then-career high with seven tackles at Mississippi State, including two tackles for loss... matched that with seven tackles, including a tackle for loss vs. East Carolina and with seven tackles against Texas A&M... set a new career-high with nine tackles (all solo) with a tackle for loss against Georgia... had a big day in the UMass win, matching career highs of nine tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss while recording his first career solo sack... finished with four tackles and a 13-yard sack in the Missouri win... made three tackles with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against Florida... earned the Jim Carlen Special Teams Player of the Spring accolades.

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GP/GS Rec 5/3 4 13/1 5 12/3 6 30/7 15

Yds Avg TD Long 38 9.5 1 13 52 10.4 0 29 68 11.3 0 19 158 10.5 1 29

AUGUST’S HIGHS Receptions..............2, 3 times: UCF, 2015 East Carolina, 2016 & Tennessee 2017 Yards Receiving .......... 29, Kentucky, 2016 Long Reception .......... 29, Kentucky, 2016 Receiving Touchdowns ........ 1, UCF, 2015

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Zack BAILEY

2017: Junior offensive lineman who was a preseason third-team All-SEC selection by the league’s coaches... moved from left guard to right tackle in the spring... started the first three games but was injured late in the contest against Kentucky... returned from a four-game absence to start at right tackle vs. Vanderbilt and remained in the starting lineup for the rest of the season... has played in 33 games over the past three seasons, making 26 starts (15 at left guard, eight at right tackle and three at center).

2016: Most consistent and highest performing offensive lineman... started every game at left guard... served as team captain at Kentucky... made his 10th-career start against Texas A&M and served as a team captain against the Aggies... served as a team captain against Florida... shared the offense’s Tenacity Award with Hayden Hurst, as selected by the players following the season.

2015: Gained valuable experience as a true freshman in which he earned SEC All-Freshman accolades by the league’s coaches at offensive center... had never played center prior to his arrival at South Carolina... played in all 12 games, making five starts, three at center and two at left guard... saw time on special teams against North Carolina... moved into the backup role at center after the ankle injury to Cody Waldrop and played on special teams against Kentucky... pressed into regular service at Georgia after an ankle injury to Alan Knott... made his first career start against UCF and graded out at 80 percent... also made the start at center at Missouri and versus Vanderbilt... moved to left guard where he made the start against The Citadel due to an injury to Mike Matulis... also started at left guard against Clemson.

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Jake BENTLEY

Long Reception ...... 12, W. Carolina, 2016

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2017: Sophomore signal-caller who took every meaningful snap this season... completed 226-of-362 passes (62.4 percent) for 2,555 yards with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions... ranks among the SEC leaders in completions per game (1st-18.8), completion percentage (3rd-62.4), passing yards (4th2,555), passing touchdowns (6th-16), passing yards per game (6th-212.9) and total offense (8th-220.1)... his 2017 totals rank seventh in school history in single-season passing yards and pass attempts, sixth in pass completions, 10th in completion percentage and 11th in passing touchdowns... tied for the team lead with six rushing touchdowns, all of which came in the final five games... best game was a 24-for-36 performance for 304 yards against Kentucky, with a pair of touchdowns... the 304 yards passing was a career-best against an SEC school... had 16-consecutive completions in that contest... went 152 passes without an interception early in the season... threw three touchdown passes against both NC State and Arkansas... rushed the ball six times for a career-best 47 yards in the win over Vanderbilt... accounted for three touchdowns against both the Commodores and Wofford... became the 14th quarterback in Carolina history to surpass 3,000 career passing yards in the Tennessee game... named to the 2017 Watch Lists for the Maxwell Award (National Player of the Year) and Davey O’Brien Award (Top Quarterback in the Nation)... named the Joe Morrison Offensive Player in the Spring... owns a 12-7 record as a starting quarterback... worked as a counselor at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy in June.

2016: Started each of the final seven games after not playing in the first six contests of the season... was 4-3 as a starter... was 125-for-190 for 1,420 yards and nine touchdowns and just four interceptions... his 65.8 percent completion percentage ranks fourth in Carolina history for a single-season... shared Steve Wadiak MVP honors with Deebo Samuel... made his debut as the starting quarterback against UMass... went 17-for-26 for 201 yards and two touchdowns vs. the Minutemen... became the fifth Gamecock true freshman to start at quarterback in the SEC era... won his first career start against an SEC opponent as the Gamecocks upset Tennessee... completed 15-of-20 passes against the Vols for 167 yards and two TDs... connected K.C. Crosby for a 35-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter that proved to be the game-winner against UT... improved to 3-0 as a starter and earned SEC Freshman of the Week accolades when he led the Gamecocks to a win over Missouri, going 22-for-28 for 254 yards and two touchdowns... became the first Carolina true freshman quarterback to win his first three collegiate starts since Steve Taneyhill notched BENTLEY’S STATISTICS four-straight wins in 1992... went 18-for-33 for 213 yards in –PASSING– Year GP/GS C-A-I Pct. Yds TD Lg his first road start at Florida...

2016 7/7 125-190-4 65.8 1,420 9 47 improved to 4-1 as a starter 2017 12/12 226-362-11 62.4 2,555 16 68 in the Western Carolina win, Total 19/19 351-552-15 63.6 3,975 25 68 completing 14-of-23 passes for –RUSHING– 154 yards... carried the ball five Year GP/GS Att Yds Avg TD Long 2016 7/7 50 -15 -0.3 0 16 times for 34 yards against WCU 2017 12/12 67 86 1.3 6 24 and caught a pass on a trick play Total 19/19 117 71 0.6 6 24 for 12 yards... set career highs -RECEIVING– with 32 completions, 43 pass atYear GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long 2016 7/7 1 12 12.0 0 12 tempts and three touchdowns in 2017 12/12 0 0 -0 -the Birmingham Bowl against Total 19/19 1 12 12.0 0 12 USF... set the school record for bowl games and BirmingBENTLEY’S HIGHS ham Bowl records for passes Pass Attempts ......................43, USF, 2016 completed (32), yards passing Pass Completions ................32, USF, 2016 (390) and total offense (381) in Passing Yards .....................390, USF, 2016 the ovetime loss to the Bulls...

Passing TDs............. 3, 3 times: USF, 2016 passed on his senior year of high NC State, 2017 & Arkansas 2017 Longest Pass ............... 68, Kentucky, 2017 school to enroll at South CaroRushing Attempts... 10, twice: Tenn., 2016 lina in the summer of 2016... and USF, 2016 named the South Carolina Male Rushing Yards............47, Vanderbilt, 2017 New Student-Athlete of the Longest Rush .....24, Louisiana Tech, 2017 Year... named to the 2016-17 Receptions................ 1, W. Carolina, 2016 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

Yards Receiving ...... 12, W. Carolina, 2016

2017: True sophomore linebacker who started all 12 games... ranks second on the team with 75 tackles... logged 2.5 tackles for loss and a pair of quarterback hurries... leads the SEC and ranks fourth nationally with three fumbles recovered... posted a game- and career-high 16 tackles in the season-opening win over NC State... it was the most tackles in a game for a Gamecock since Antonio Allen logged 16 stops against ECU on Sept. 3, 2011, a game that was also played in Charlotte... also logged double-digits in tackles against Kentucky with a dozen... finished the Louisiana Tech win with eight tackles, including a tackle for loss... added seven stops against both Georgia and Tennessee... scored his first career touchdown in the win over Arkansas, recovering a Razorback fumble and racing 73 yards to paydirt.

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BRUNSON’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2016 11/0 8 2017 12/12 44 Total 23/12 52

AT TT 4 12 31 75 35 87

TFL 0-0-0 2.5-7 2.5-7

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0/0 0 0 1 0.0/0 0 0 2 0.0/0 0 0 3

FF 0 0 0

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2015: Joined the squad as a walk-on in his first semester in Columbia... redshirted as a true freshman wide CHARLESTON’S HIGHS receiver... impressed the coaches Tackles ......2, three times: Tennessee, 2016 enough with his athletic ability Missouri, 2016 & Vanderbilt 2017 to be added to the travel roster Pass Breakups ................ 1, Arkansas, 2017 for a couple of games but did Fumbles Recovered....................... 1, twice: not see any action.

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QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0 1 0

FF 0 0 0

FR 0 2 2

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2017: Redshirt sophomore punter who earned the starting job this fall... enters the bowl game with a punt average of 44.3 yards, tied for the top singleseason mark in Gamecock history... ranks sixth in the SEC and 15th in FBS with a 44.3-yard punt average... punted six times in his debut against NC State for an average of 46.7 yards, including a long of 64... booted a 73-yard punt against Mizzou, the longest by a Gamecock since Marty Simpson had a 79-yard effort in 1992... averaged 48.0 yards on three punts in the Vanderbilt win... averaged 52.7 yards on seven punts against Clemson with five over 50 yards including a long of 64.

2016: Redshirt freshman who served as a backup to senior punter Sean Kelly... did not see any game action.

CHARLTON’S HIGHS 2015: Scholarship kicker who was redshirted as a true freshman... missed some practice time due to a back ailment.

Punts .............. 7, twice: Texas A&M, 2017 & Clemson, 2017 Punting Average ....... 52.7, Clemson, 2017 Longest Punt ............... 73, Missouri, 2017

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Yards 2,083

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2016: Redshirt freshman who played in every game, primarily on special teams... recorded 10 tackles... moved from wide receiver to defensive back midway through fall preseason camp... made his collegiate debut in the win against Vanderbilt... returned to the wide receiver position prior to the Texas A&M game... saw his first action of the season at receiver against the Aggies and made one catch for 12 yards... notched a pair of special teams tackles in the Tennessee win... made two special teams tackles for the second-straight week in the Missouri win, when he was named Special Teams Player of the Game... caught four passes for 54 yards in the 2016 Garnet & Black Spring game... a member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Year GP/GS UT 2016 13/0 8 2017 12/0 4 Total 25/0 12

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2017: Excellent special teams performer who also saw limited action at safety... former wide receiver who was converted full-time to the secondary in the spring... former walk-on who was awarded a scholarship prior to the start of the season... listed fourth in the SEC with two fumble recoveries... tied for the team lead with five special teams tackles... recovered a fourth-quarter fumble on punt coverage at Missouri to set up Carolina’s final score... recovered a Carolina fumble on a punt return vs. Louisiana Tech, keeping the Gamecocks alive en route to the late victory... saw the first defensive action of his career vs. Arkansas and was credited with a pass breakup... notched a two-tackle day in the win over Vanderbilt... recovered a fumble in punt coverage and also saw secondary snaps in the win against Florida... recovered a Gamecock fumble on a punt return against Clemson.

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2016: True freshman who played in 11 games... used at linebacker and on special teams... logged a dozen tackles... made his collegiate debut in the win over Vanderbilt... made his first career tackle in the East Carolina win... singled out by Coach Muschamp for making a key block on A.J. Turner’s game-opening 80-yard kick return vs. ECU... made four tackles, all solo, and was credited with a quarterback BRUNSON’S HIGHS hurry against Texas A&M... made two tackles against GeorTackles ....................... 16, NC State, 2017 gia... tallied three tackles (two Tackles for Loss ......... 1.5, NC State, 2017 solo) in the UMass win... did QB Hurries 1, 3 times: Texas A&M, 2016; not play against Missouri and Vanderbilt, 2017 and Wofford, 2017 Florida but returned against Fumbles Recovered.........2,Arkansas, 2017 Western Carolina.

2017: Played in six games, making one start... also a regular on special teams... returned three kickoffs vs. Kentucky for 13 yards... made his lone start of the season versus Arkansas and caught two passes for 11 yards... sufferd a broken leg in that contest and missed the rest of the regular season... hopes to return for the Outback Bowl game versus Michigan... has played in 30 games with 10 starts over the past four seasons.

2016: Redshirt sophomore who played in every game with nine starts... logged 23 catches, fourth on the squad, for 217 yards... tied for the team lead with four touchdown receptions... made his first career catch in the win at Vanderbilt, a six-yard completion that picked up a first down on Carolina’s lone touchdown drive... caught three balls at Mississippi State for 14 yards and his first career TD... started at tight end for the first time in his career in the East Carolina win... caught a career-high four passes for 31 yards against the Pirates... had a career day in a starting assignment against Texas A&M, catching four passes for 51 yards... caught a 16-yard scoring strike against UMass... caught one pass for a game-winning 35-yard touchdown versus Tennessee... caught one pass for a six-yard TD against Missouri, which was his third-straight week of catching a single pass that went for a score.

2015: Backup tight end and H-back who was used extensively on special teams... played in the final 10 games after not seeing action in the first two contests... returned a kickoff for six yards at LSU... garnered Outstanding Weight Room accolades for the offense at the 2015 spring game.

2014: Missed the bulk of the season after undergoing surgery on his right foot... made a brief appearance in the Kentucky game... petitioned for a medical redshirt... named to the 2014-15 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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CROSBY’S STATISTICS GP/GS Rec 1/0 0 10/0 0 13/9 23 6/1 2 30/10 25

Yds 0 0 217 11 228

Avg TD Long 0.0 0 -0.0 0 -9.4 4 35 6.5 0 6 9.1 4 35

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Randrecous DAVIS

2017: Second-year wide receiver who appeared in 10 games, making one start... caught three passes for 32 yards... missed much of preseason camp with a soft tissue injury and did not play in the season-opener against NC State... made his first catch of the season vs. Kentucky... caught two passes for 23 yards and added one yard rushing in the Louisiana Tech win... made his first start of the season vs. ClemDAVIS’ STATISTICS son and gained five yards on one rushing attempt... missed most –RECEIVING– of the spring after undergoing Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long 2016 2/1 3 45 15.0 0 26 surgery for a sports hernia.

2016: True freshman who played in two games with one start... logged three catches for 45 yards... caught one pass in the Mississippi State game, going for 13 yards... made his first start in the East Carolina win... caught two passes for 32 yards and carried the ball one time for seven yards against the Pirates... suffered a hamstring injury in practice and did not play again... petitioned for a medical redshirt.

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2017: Sophomore wide receiver who played in all 12 games primarily on special teams, but has also made a pair of starts... caught two passes for 18 yards... had a nine-yard catch against both Florida and Wofford.

2016: True freshman wide receiver... played in 11 games, with two starts... logged eight catches for 69 yards... made his collegiate debut against East Carolina... caught his first career DAWKINS’ STATISTICS pass at Kentucky, going for 13 Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long yards as part of a touchdown 2016 11/2 8 69 8.6 0 34 drive... earned his first career 2017 12/0 2 18 9.0 0 9 start vs. Texas A&M and caught Total 23/2 10 87 8.7 0 34 five passes for 17 yards... reeled in one catch for 34 yards in the DAWKINS’ HIGHS Missouri win, the longest play Receptions................5, Texas A&M, 2016 of the game for Carolina... startYards Receiving ........... 34, Missouri, 2016 ed at Clemson.

Long Reception ........... 34, Missouri, 2016

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2017: Third-year performer who was healthy and had an opportunity to showcase his abilities... played in all 12 games after not seeing any game action in his first two years on campus... after not getting a carry in the first five games this season, finished the year with 40 rushes for 148 yards and a pair of touchdowns... rushed eight times for 25 yards in the Arkansas win, his first career carries... logged four carries for 25 yards in the Vanderbilt win, picking up a first down each time he touched the pigskin... turned in his best performance against Florida, rushing a career-high 13 times for a career-high 61 yards, with his first two touchdowns.

2016: Did not see any game action as a reserve running back... a member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2015: Redshirted as a true freshman... named to the 2015-16 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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Year GP/GS 2016 2/1 2017 10/1 Total 12/2

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2017: Junior college transfer in his first season in the Garnet & Black... played in 11 games, making 10 starts... did not play in the season-opening win over NC State... made his Gamecock debut in the Missouri win, seeing extensive time at left tackle in the second half... moved into the starting lineup at left tackle against Kentucky and remained in that position for the rest of the season.

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CROSBY’S HIGHS Receptions.... 4, twice: East Carolina, 2016 and Texas A&M, 2016 Yards Receiving ...... 51, Texas A&M, 2016 Long Reception .......... 35, Tennessee, 2016 Receiving Touchdowns .....1, 4 times: last vs.

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Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total

Avg TD Long 7.0 0 7 3.0 0 5 4.3 0 7

Year GP/GS 2017 12/0

Att 40

Yds 148

Avg TD Long 3.7 2 24

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Year GP/GS Rec 2017 12/0 1

Yds 4

Avg TD Long 4.0 0 4

DAVIS’ HIGHS Receptions.... 2, twice; East Carolina, 2016 & Louisiana Tech, 2017 Yards Receiving .... 32, East Carolina, 2016 Long Reception .... 26, East Carolina, 2016 Carries. 1, three times: East Carolina, 2016 Louisiana Tech, 2017 & Clemson, 2017 Yards Rushing ........ 7, East Carolina, 2016 Long Rush.............. 7, East Carolina, 2016 GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM

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2017: Ranks third on the team in rushing with 206 yards on 60 carries despite playing in just seven games... was the Gamecocks’ starting running back in the season-opener against NC State and started the first three contests... caught a 34-yard touchdown pass against the Wolfpack... broke his leg at Tennessee and has not played since... made four starts overall... owns three 100-yard rushing games, including a career-best 226-yard performance.

2016: Played in nine games, making seven starts... named to Athlon’s AllSEC Freshman second team... led the team with 133 carries for 764 yards... his 764 rushing yards was ninth-best among FBS freshmen... second on the team with seven touchdowns... his six rushing touchdowns tied for 10th among FBS freshmen... had three 100-yard rushing games... had surgery for a sports hernia in the offseason and missed the first four games while recovering from the surgery... made his debut against Texas A&M and rushed nine times for 47 yards... made his first career start vs. Georgia... scored his first rushing touchdown, a 1-yard DOWDLE’S STATISTICS plunge, against the Bulldogs... had 16 carries for 87 yards and –RUSHING– Year GP/GS Att Yds Avg TD Long one score in the UMass win...

2016 9/7 133 764 5.7 6 44 logged his first 100-yard day 2017 7/4 60 206 3.4 1 13 when he carried 27 times for Total 16/11 193 970 5.0 7 44 127 yards and a touchdown in –RECEIVING– the win over Tennessee... paced Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long 2016 9/7 15 55 3.7 1 19 the Gamecocks with 27 car2017 7/4 8 96 12.0 1 34 ries for 149 yards and a TD in Total 16/11 23 151 6.6 2 34 the Missouri win... also caught three passes for 20 yards and a DOWDLE’S HIGHS score... racked up a career-high Carries ..............27, twice: Tennessee, 2016 226 yards and two touchdowns and Missouri, 2016 on 21 carries in the Western Yards Rushing ...... 226, W. Carolina, 2016 Carolina win, averaging 10.8 Long Rush.................. 40, Tennessee, 2016 yards per carry... the 226 yards Rushing Touchdowns 2, W. Carolina, 2016 rushing was the sixth-highest Receptions................ 3, 3x: Georgia, 2016, single-game total in school hisMissouri, 2016 & Clemson, 2016 Yards Receiving ...........51, NC State, 2017 tory, the 11th 200-yard rushing Long Reception ...........34, NC State, 2017 game by a Carolina back and Receiving TDs ..... 1, twice: Missouri, 2016 the most yards rushing since & NC State, 2017 Marcus Lattimore logged 246 100-yard Rushing Games ...............3 times against Navy in 2011.

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2017: Led the team with 59 receptions, 705 receiving yards and four touchdown catches... listed fourth in the SEC with 4.9 receptions per game and eighth in the league with 705 receiving yards... started every game, catching at least three passes in 10 of 12 contests... led the team in receptions in eight of 12 games... caught six passes for a career-best 122 yards against Louisiana Tech... included was an acrobatic catch that set up the game-winning field goal in the game’s final minute... it was his second-career 100-yard game...

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2016: True freshman who enrolled in January and went through spring drills... started all 12 games in which he appeared... earned Athlon’s Freshman All-America second team honors and All-SEC Freshman first team accolades... turned in the second-best true freshman campaign for a wide receiver in school history behind only Alshon Jeffery... finished third on the team with 44 catches and with 590 receiving yards, and tied for first with four touchdown receptions... ranked eighth among FBS freshmen with 590 receiving yards and with 49.2 receiving yards per game... became the sixth true freshman to start in the season opener for Carolina since 2009, joining Stephon Gilmore (2009), Marcus Lattimore (2010), Jadeveon Clowney (2011), Bryson Allen-Williams (2014) and Al Harris Jr. (2014)... led all players in the Vandy win with eight receptions for 101 yards... his 100-yard receiving effort was the only one recorded by an FBS freshman in Week 1... caught six of his receptions for 89 yards after halftime, including a 33-yarder... became just the eighth Gamecock in history to accumulate over 100 receiving yards in a season opener... led the Gamecocks with five catches for 68 yards in the East Carolina win... hauled in a 42-yard reception, a personal best, to set up South Carolina’s second touchdown drive of the game vs. the Pirates... missed the Texas A&M game with an injury suffered late in the Kentucky contest... returned to the lineup after a one-game injury absence and caught three passes for 35 yards against Georgia... caught three passes for 42 yards in the UMass win, including his first career touchdown, a 24-yard catch from Jake Bentley in 2nd quarter... reeled in four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Tennessee victory...

EDWARDS’ STATISTICS pulled in a 17-yard scoring toss in the 2nd quarter against the –RECEIVING– Vols, giving him a touchdown Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long 2016 12/12 44 590 13.4 4 42 for the second straight week...

2017 12/12 59 705 11.9 4 41 caught four passes for 47 yards Total 24/24 103 1,295 12.6 8 42 in the Missouri victory... led the –RUSHING– Gamecocks with four catches Year GP/GS Att Yds Avg TD Long for 61 yards in the Western Car2016 12/12 0 0 0 0 2017 12/12 4 19 4.8 0 11 olina win, including a 40-yard Total 24/24 4 19 4.8 0 11 reception... notched one reception against Clemson, a 33-yard EDWARDS’ HIGHS touchdown catch on a trick Receptions .........8, twice: Vanderbilt, 2016 play, with the pass coming from & Wofford, 2017 fellow wideout Deebo Samuel...

Yards Receiving 122, Louisiana Tech, 2017 caught six passes for 71 yards Long Reception .... 42, East Carolina, 2016 and a score in the Birmingham Receiving Touchdowns .....1, 8 times, 2016 Bowl vs. USF... a member of the 100-yard Receiving Games .............2 times SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

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Bryan EDWARDS

led Carolina with six catches for 63 yards in the Tennessee win... had seven receptions for 62 yards and a score at Georgia... matched a career high with eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown in the Wofford win... logged six catches for 70 yards and a touchdown against Clemson... has started and caught at least one pass in all 24 games in which he has appeared... after just two seasons, owns 103 career receptions, 16th on Carolina’s all-time list, for 1,295 yards... named the Harold White GPA Award winner for the offense at the Garnet & Black spring game.

2017: Played both defensive end and linebacker... appeared in all 12 games, making 21 stops... logged 3.5 tackles for loss including 3.0 sacks... set a thencareer high with three tackles against Kentucky... matched that with three tackles against Louisiana Tech and added his first career sack... logged three

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FENTON’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2015 10/0 2 2016 12/7 26 2017 12/11 42 Total 34/18 70

AT TT 0 2 12 38 6 48 18 88

TFL 0.0-0 1.5-7 1.0-1 2.5-8

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.5-4 1 5 0 0.0-0 1 8 0 1.5-7 2 13 0

FF 0 1 0 1

FR 0 0 1 1

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2016: Redshirt freshman who played in six games... made his Gamecock debut in the win over Vanderbilt... made his first career tackle on kickoff coverage versus East Carolina...

FENNELL’S HIGHS a member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Tackles ........................... 5, Wofford, 2017 2015: Redshirted as a true freshman... named to the 2015-16 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

Tackles for Loss ......... 1.5, Tennessee, 2017 Sacks ...1.0, 3 times: Louisiana Tech, 2017; Tennessee, 2017 and Florida, 2017

FENNELL’S STATISTICS TFL 0.0-0 3.5-19 3.5-19

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0 3.0-18 0 0 0 3.0-18 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0

Year GP/GS 2015 10/0 2016 12/7 2017 12/11 Total 34/18

No 0 2 0 2

Yds 0 8 0 8

DB 5-10 184 JR. 2L

2017: Solid cover corner who has played in all 12 games, making 11 starts... ranks fifth on the team with 48 tackles, including 42 solo stops... has an interception and a fumble recovery to go with eight pass breakups... registered six tackles and recovered a fumble in the win over NC State... set a career high with seven tackles at Texas A&M and added a pass breakup... credited with four tackles and four pass breakups in the Vanderbilt win... matched his career high with seven tackles at Georgia... led the team with six tackles versus Florida, including a tackle for loss... logged his second career interception against Wofford... has appeared in 33 games over the past three seasons with 18 career starts... enters the bowl game with a 24.8-yard kick return average for his career, tops in school history... owns one kickoff return for a TD.

2015: Saw action in 10 games... credited with two tackles... averaged 26.1 yards on 14 kick returns, rankFENTON’S HIGHS ing fifth in the SEC... did not play against North Carolina...

Tackles ........... 7, twice: Texas A&M, 2017 & Georgia, 2017 took the first kickoff return of Tackles for Loss . 1.0, twice: Missouri, 2016 his career 96 yards to paydirt & Florida, 2017 at LSU... it was the first time Sacks ......................... 0.5, Tennessee, 2016 he touched the ball in his colInterceptions ....... 1, twice: Missouri, 2016 legiate career and was Carolina’s & Wofford, 2017 first kick return for a score since Pass Breakups ..............4, Vanderbilt, 2017 2002... did not make the trip to Kick Return Yards ............118, LSU, 2015 Tennessee... returned three kickLong Kick Return ..............96, LSU, 2015 Long Punt Return ........ 5, Kentucky, 2016 offs for 83 yards vs. The Citadel.

TD 1 0 0 1

Long 96 50 31 96

Avg 4.0 4.0

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 0 5 0 5

Sherrod GREENE LB 6-1 223 FR. HS Rocky Mount, N.C. Ĩ + '5 +1*0ĩ

2017: True freshman linebacker who played in 10 of 12 games, making a pair of starts... collected 22 tackles including 18 solo stops... made his collegiate debut in the victory over NC State, tallying two tackles... logged three tackles against both Kentucky and Texas A&M... made his first start against Arkansas and was credited with a four stops... missed the Vanderbilt and Georgia games with an injury but returned to play against Florida... set a career high with five tackles in a GREENE’S HIGHS start against Clemson.

Tackles .......................... 5, Clemson, 2017

GREENE’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2017 10/2 18

51

AT TT 4 22

TFL 0.0-0

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0

FF 0

Cory HELMS OL 6-4 309 SR. 1L Alpharetta, Ga. Ĩ %(0+*ĥ '! +.!/0ĩ

FR 0

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2016: Appeared in 12 games with seven starts... logged 38 tackles, with five pass breakups and an interception... had a tackle, a pair of pass breakups and a forced fumble in a starting assignment at Vandy... got the start and made four solo stops at both Mississippi State and Kentucky... missed the Georgia game with an injury... returned a pair of kicks for 72 yards, including a 50yard effort and broke up one pass in the UMass win... made four tackles and combined with Darius English for his first career half-sack vs. Tennessee... had five tackles, one TFL and an interception against Missouri... his pick came on the Carolina 2-yard line and stopped a likely Mizzou score, keeping the game tied at 21... logged a career-high six tackles at Clemson.

Avg 26.1 36.0 20.9 24.8

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FR 0 0 0

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No 14 2 10 26

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Year GP/GS UT 2016 6/0 1 2017 12/1 15 Total 18/1 16

Year GP/GS 2015 10/0 2016 12/7 2017 12/11 Total 34/18

2017: Fifth-year senior... has played both guard (28 starts) and center (17 starts) during his career... started at right guard in nine games this season... missed three contests with a high ankle injury... did not play against Texas A&M, Arkansas or Tennessee... his 45 starts overall, which includes two seasons at Wake Forest, is the most on the squad... graduated in December... will play in the East-West Shrine Game on January 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla. 2016: Started all 13 games... made his Gamecock debut vs. Vanderbilt, starting at center... shifted to right guard at Mississippi State and held that position throughout the rest of the season... served as a team captain against Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee... shared the Strength & Conditioning Award with Hayden Hurst... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2015: Former Wake Forest offensive lineman who joined the Gamecocks in the fall... was not eligible due to NCAA transfer rules.

2014: Started the first seven games at left guard, then moved back to center for the final five contests for Wake Forest and head coach Dave Clawson.

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2013: Earned Freshman All-America accolades for head coach Jim Grobe... played in all 12 games with 11 starts at center as a true freshman... started every game except Senior Day vs. Duke, giving way to senior Whit Barnes... became the first Demon Deacon since defensive tackle Marvin Mitchell in 1987 to start his first collegiate game when he got the call against Presbyterian in the season opener.

TE 6-5 250 JR. 2L

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2016: Sophomore tight end... named one of four permanent team captains... was the first sophomore in school history to be named a permanent team captain... set Carolina’s single-season record for catches by a tight end with 48... the previous mark was 38, set by Doug Hamrick in 1970... was the first Carolina tight end to catch 30 passes since Weslye Saunders in 2009... also broke Danny Smith’s school record for receiving yards by a tight end (576 in 1987) with 616... ranked among the nation’s top dozen tight ends in both receptions and yards receiving... had at least five receptions in five games and at least 80 receiving yards in four contests... logged a career-best eight catches for 68 yards against Mississippi State... caught two passes for 43 yards in the East Carolina win... came up with a season-high 36-yard reception to set up South Carolina’s crucial field goal in the fourth quarter against the Pirates... led all players with seven catches for 84 yards at Kentucky, including a 30-yard reception to set up Carolina’s touchdown... caught five passes for a career-high 90 yards against Texas A&M... also threw one pass on a trick play against the Aggies, finding A.J. Turner for a nine-yard reception... led all players with six catches for 86 yards in the Georgia game... also served as the Gamecocks’ punt returner against Georgia, becoming the biggest punt returner in Division I football in recent memory... caught three passes for a team-high 63 yards at Florida, including a career-long 47-yarder, when he matched a Carolina single-season record for tight ends... caught one pass for 15 yards and completed one pass on a trick play, which went for 12 yards, in the Western Carolina victory... caught three passes for 26 yards and carried 36

2015: Former professional baseball player who played in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization before walking on to the Carolina football team in the summer of 2015... played in all 12 games, making one start... caught eight passes for 106 yards... played at tight end and on special teams early in the season... moved to wide receiver after the UCF game... caught his first pass, a nine-yard reception, at LSU... hauled in a career-long 47-yard reception at Texas A&M... made his first career start and responded with a pair of catches for 12 yards against Florida... had two catches versus The Citadel... named to the 2015-16 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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0.0 66.7

0 21

0 -0 12

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Year 2015 2016 2017 Total

GP/GS 12/1 13/13 12/12 37/26

Att 0 2 7 9

Yds 0 9 36 45

Avg TD Long -0 -4.5 0 7 5.1 1 13 5.0 1 13

HURST’S HIGHS Receptions..........8, Mississippi State, 2016 Yards Receiving .............93, Georgia, 2017 Long Reception ........... 62, Arkansas, 2017 TD Receptions .. 1, three times: USF, 2016 Missouri, 2017 & Arkansas, 2017 Pass Completions ..... 1, Texas A&M, 2016 and Western Carolina, 2016 Passing Yards .. 12, Western Carolina, 2016 Longest Pass ... 12, Western Carolina, 2016 Carries........................... 2, Clemson, 2016 Yards Rushing ............. 12, Arkansas, 2017 Long Rush................... 13, Arkansas, 2017 Rushing Touchdowns .... 1, Missouri, 2017

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2017: Junior who is one of the nation’s top tight ends... named first team All-SEC by both the Associated Press and by the league’s 14 coaches... semifinalist for both the Mackey Award, which recognizes the nation’s best tight end, and the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s top walkon... named 2017 preseason first-team All-SEC by the league’s coaches and Athlon, and was a second-team selection by the media... named a midseason first-team All-SEC pick by The Athletic... is the team’s second-leading receiver with 41 catches for 518 yards... ranks seventh nationally among tight ends in receiving yards and 10th in receptions... has also rushed seven times for 36 yards... has two receiving touchdowns and one rushing TD... caught three passes for a team-high 69 yards and a score and also had a rushing TD at Missouri... logged six receptions for 76 yards at Texas A&M... went over the 1,000-yard receiving mark against Arkansas when he caught two passes for 76 yards, including a career-long 62-yard reception... broke the school record for receptions by a tight end in the Vanderbilt win, surpassing Danny Smith’s 78 catches from 1984-87... set a career-high with 93 receiving yards on seven catches at Georgia, earning John Mackey National Tight End of the Week accolades... caught five passes for 59 yards against Florida, and also forced a fumble, keeping the Gators from a score... owns the school record for a tight end and ranks 18th overall with 97 catches... ranks second among tight ends for career receiving yards with 1,240, trailing only Danny Smith’s mark of 1,336... named the Dr. Harris Pastides Outstanding Student-Athlete Representative at the 2017 Garnet & Black spring game... a former professional baseball player who came to South Carolina as a walk-on... has announced he will turn pro following the bowl game.

the ball twice for nine yards at Clemson... hauled in six passes for 86 yards in the Birmingham Bowl against USF, including his first career points... hauled in a 25-yard touchdown reception for Carolina’s first score of the contest and tallied a two-point conversion to tie the game late in regulation... shared the Strength & Conditioning HURST’S STATISTICS Award with Cory Helms as se-RECEIVING– lected by the coaches... shared Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long the Tenacity Award for the of2015 12/1 8 106 13.2 0 47 fense with Zack Bailey as select2016 13/13 48 616 12.8 1 47 2017 12/12 41 518 12.6 2 62 ed by the players... nominated Total 37/26 97 1,240 12.8 3 62 for the Burlsworth Trophy...

–PASSING– named to the SEC Fall AcaYear GP/GS C-A-I Pct. Yds TD Lg demic Honor Roll... placed on 2015 12/1 0-0-0 -0 0 -scholarship in the spring.

2016 13/13 2-2-0 100.0 21 0 12

2017: Offensive lineman with a big upside... played in nine games making three starts... did not play in the season’s first three games... made his collegiate debut against Louisiana Tech, playing the majority of the game at left guard after Cory Helms left with an injury in the first quarter... served as starting left guard against Texas A&M, Arkansas and Tennessee... also saw extensive action in the Vanderbilt win after Helms suffered another injury.

2016: Redshirted as a true freshman offensive lineman... shared the Offensive Scout team Award with Ty’Son Williams as selected by the coaching staff following the season... named to the 2016-17 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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DL Š 6-2 Š 225 Š FR. Š HS Pendleton, S.C. Ĩ !* (!0+*Ċ

2017: True freshman who saw action in 10 games at the Buck position... credited with five tackles including a sack and a pair of quarterback hurries... did not play in the season’s first two games... made his collegiate debut against Kentucky... notched his JOHNSON’S HIGHS first tackle against Arkansas...

Tackles ............... 2, twice:, Wofford, 2017 logged a 12-yard sack against & Clemson, 2017 Wofford... registered two tackles Tackles for Loss ........... 1.0, Wofford, 2017 against Wofford and Clemson.

Sacks ........................... 1.0, Wofford, 2017

JOHNSON’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2017 10/0 4

AT TT 1 5

TFL 1.0-12

QBS INT PBU QBH 1.0-12 0 0 2

FF 0

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DL Š 6-5 Š 312 Š SR. Š 1L Oxford, Ala. Ĩ 4"+. ļǍ10(!. ƍċƍċĊ

2017: Fifth-year senior who is one of the strongest players on the squad... played in all 12 games making one start... credited with 26 tackles including a sack... started in the season opener against NC State and made three tackles to go with a pass breakup... chalked up three tackles and his first career sack against Texas A&M... collected two tackles and two quarterback hurries in the win over Arkansas... tallied three tackles each in the victories over Tennessee and Vanderbilt... served as a team captain against Vanderbilt.. set a season high with seven tackles at Georgia... has made nine career starts... graduated in May with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

2016: Played in every game, making eight starts... tallied 42 tackles and blocked a pair of field goal attempts... led the team with nine tackles against Mississippi State... made his first career start in the East Carolina win and had two tackles to go with a pass breakup and a blocked field goal.... was back in the starting lineup at Kentucky and tallied five tackles... started and led the Gamecocks with six tackles in the Tennessee win... tallied three tackles and blocked a field goal attempt at Clemson.

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DB Š 6-2 Š 186 Š SR. Š 1L Mobile, Ala. ĨǍ(+1*0ļƍ+Ý!52%((! ƍċƍċĊ

2017: Senior cornerback who is wrapping up his second season for the Garnet & Black... started all 12 games this season and 23 over the past two campaigns... credited with 38 tackles including 32 solo stops... owns one interception and a team-high 12 pass breakups... ranks fourth in the SEC with 1.08 passes defended per game... matched a career high with seven tackles in the season-opening victory against NC State... made two tackles and a crucial interception against Louisiana Tech... credited with three tackles an a pair of pass breakups against Arkansas... matched his career high with seven tackles in the Vanderbilt win... collected two tackles and a career-best three pass breakups at Georgia... had his first career sack against Florida... suffered a broken arm in the spring game.

2016: First year at South Carolina... had 56 tackles, including 51 solo stops, with a team-leading nine pass breakups in 13 games including 11 starts... logged three interceptions, tying for eighth in the SEC... notched three tackles including one for loss in a victory over Vanderbilt in his debut... added five solo stops and another TFL at Mississippi State... made his first career start versus East Carolina and set a then-career-high with six solo tackles along with an interception in the end zone... made five tackles and forced a fumble against Kentucky... set a career-high with seven tackles and returned one punt for two yards against Texas A&M... made three solo tackles, including one tackle for loss, against Georgia... made two tackles and was credited with three pass breakups in the UMass win... named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Tennessee, when he tallied five tackles and two interceptions, including a fourth-quarter pick to help Carolina seal the victory... served as a team KING’S HIGHS captain against Missouri and Tackles .. 7, three times: Texas A&M, 2016 made two tackles along with NC State, 2017 & Vanderbilt, 2017 two pass breakups... made four Tackles for Loss .................. 1.0, four times tackles and recovered a fumble Interceptions ................ 2, Tennessee, 2016 against Forida... recorded six Pass Breakups ......... 3, twice: UMass, 2016 tackles against Clemson. & Georgia, 2017

KING’S STATISTICS Year 2016 2017 Total

GP/GS UT 13/11 51 12/12 32 25/23 83

99

AT TT 29 42 12 26 41 68

TFL 0.5-1 1.0-8 1.5-9

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 2 0 1.0-8 0 1 2 1.0-8 0 3 2

FF 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0

TFL 3.0-10 1.0-2 4.0-12

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 3 9 0 1.0-2 1 12 0 1.0-2 4 21 0

FF 1 0 1

J 2+* KINLAW DL Š 6-6 Š 326 Š SO. Š JC Charleston, S.C. Ĩ ++/! ƍ.!!'ļ +*!/ ċƍċĊ

JONES’ STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2016 13/8 13 2017 12/1 14 Total 25/9 27

AT TT 5 56 6 38 11 94

FR 1 0 1

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2015: Redshirted in his first season with the Garnet & Black... began his Gamecock career on the defenJONES’ HIGHS sive line... was moved midway Tackles .......................

9, Miss. State, 2016 through the year to the offensive Tackles for Loss ..... 1.0, Texas A&M, 2017 side of the ball where he worked Sacks ..................... 1.0, Texas A&M, 2017 at tight end.

QB Hurries ................... 2, Arkansas, 2017

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Brad JOHNSON

2017: Sophomore defensive tackle in his first year at Carolina after spending a year at junior college... dropped roughly 40 pounds after his arrival in Columbia... played in all 12 games making nine starts... credited with 18 tackles including 2.0 tackles for loss... also broke up three passes, recovered a fumble and blocked a kick... made his presence felt in the win over Missouri with a tackle, two pass breakups and a blocked field goal... moved into the starting lineup against Louisiana Tech... logged three tackles including a tackle for loss against Arkansas... made three stops and had a fumble recovery against

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SOUTH CAROLINA J. KINLAW’S HIGHS

Tackles ................... 4, twice: Florida, 2017 & Wofford, 2017 Tackles for Loss . 1.0, twice: Arkansas, 2017 & Florida, 2017 Pass Breakups ................ 2, Missouri, 2017

J. KINLAW’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2017 12/9 11

TFL 2.0-7

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 3 0

FF 0

Alan KNOTT OL 6-4 290 SR. 3L

FR 1

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AT TT 7 18

2016: Junior who started every game either at cornerback or at nickel... one of eight players to start every game... shared the Most Productive Player on Defense Award with Darius English, as selected by the players following the season... logged 53 tackles... tied for eighth in the SEC with three interceptions... notched five tackles plus a tackle for loss at Mississippi State... credited with a career-high eight tackles vs. East Carolina, including two for loss, his first career sack, an interception and a forced fumble... served as team captain at Kentucky and made four tackles... made four tackles with one interception against Texas A&M... involved in two turnovers, a fumble recovery and an interception, against UMass... recovered a fumble in the Missouri win... made six tackles at Florida and also returned three punts for 10 yards... made four tackles and broke up two passes in the Western Carolina win... tied for the team lead with seven tackles in the Birmingham Bowl against USF... also forced a fumble, broke up a pass and had three punt returns for 48 yards, including a career-long 39-yard return... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll for the second time in his career.

2016: Redshirt junior offensive center who started 12 of the 13 games... did not play in the season opener at Vanderbilt... made his season debut when he started at center vs. Mississippi State... nominated for the Remington Award.

2015: Played in eight games, making four starts in a season that was hampered by injury... credited with 24 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception... earned the start in the season opener against North Carolina and recorded five tackles... missed the next three games with a knee injury... returned against Missouri and recorded a tackle for loss among his two stops... saw more action at LSU and logged five stops... registered three tackles and his first career interception against Vanderbilt... made his second start of the season at Texas A&M and notched a tackle and a pass breakup... notched four tackles and a pass breakup in a start versus Florida... had three stops including a half tackle for loss against The Citadel... did not play in the season finale against Clemson... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll... garnered the Harold White GPA award for the defense at the 2015 spring game.

2015: Offensive center who started each of the season’s first three games... suffered a high ankle sprain at Georgia and was not able to play against UCF or Missouri... returned to the starting lineup at LSU... played the second half against Vanderbilt... returned to the starting lineup at Texas A&M and held that position throughout the remainder of the season, making nine starts overall... named to Rimington Watch List... put together an excellent spring where he was recognized by the coaches as the Most Improved Offensive Lineman and also the Joe Morrison Offensive Player of the Spring.

2014: Played in 10 games, making seven starts at cornerback as a true freshman... totaled 21 tackles, including 20 solo stops... earned first career playing time in the season opener against No. 21 Texas A&M, making one solo stop... did not travel to Vanderbilt due to an ankle injury... made first career start against Furman, producing five solo tackles... started each of the season’s final seven games... collected a season-high six tackles and half tackle for loss at Auburn... collected four solo tackles against South Alabama... named to the 2014-15 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

Tyrone, Ga. Ĩ * 5 ƫ.!!'ĩ

2017: Fifth-year senior leader of the offensive line... was the only member of the offensive line to start in the same position (center) in all 12 games... has started 41 games for the Gamecocks during his career, most among the current players... was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against Vanderbilt... graduated in December.

2014: Missed most of the preseason with a right knee injury... made first career start at center versus East Carolina... remained the starter at center for seven of the first eight games... played in all 13 contests, making eight starts, including the Independence Bowl win over Miami.

2013: Redshirted as a true freshman.

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GP/GS UT 10/7 20 8/4 18 13/13 36 12/12 54 43/36 128

Year 2016 2017 Total

GP/GS 13/13 12/12 43/36

AT 1 6 17 16 40

TT TFL QBS INT 21 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 24 1.5-5 0.0-0 1 53 4.0-20 1.0-10 3 70 3.0-8 0.0-0 0 168 9.0-34 1.0-10 4

No 9 16 25

Yds 71 138 209

2017: Versatile performer who may have been the team’s best cover corner, but was asked to primarily play safety and nickel this season... started all 12 games... ranks third on the team with 70 tackles... credited with four pass breakups and one forced fumble... also the team’s punt returner, with 16 returns for 138 yards, an 8.6 yard average, third in the SEC... chalked up eight tackles in the victory over NC State... made seven tackles against both Kentucky and Texas A&M... credited with four tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a pass breakup in the win over Arkansas... was in coverage on the final play of the game at Tennessee, preventing a potential gamewinning touchdown... set career highs with 10 tackles and two pass breakups in the Vandy win... started at cornerback for the first time this season vs.

Georgia, his 40th appearance as a Gamecock, and made seven tackles... credited with five tackles vs. Clemson... graduated in December.

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PBU QBH 0 0 4 0 6 0 4 0 14 0

FF 0 0 2 1 3

FR 0 0 2 0 2

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TD 0 0 0

Long 39 26 39

LAMMONS’ HIGHS Tackles ......................10, Vanderbilt, 2017 Tackles for Loss ... 2.0, East Carolina, 2016 Interceptions ....... 1, 4x, last: UMass, 2016 Sacks ................... 1.0, East Carolina, 2016 Punt Return Yards ...... 49, Tennessee, 2017 Long Punt Return ...............39, USF, 2016

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2016: Redshirted while rehabbing from a surgically-repaired herniated disk in his neck.

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2017: Hard hitting versatile defensive back who was credited with 18 tackles in nine games... also credited with two pass interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble... limited in the season-opener against NC State while recovering from a foot injury... re-aggravated the injury and missed the next three games... logged his first career interception in the victory over Vanderbilt.. made his first start of the season versus Georgia and came up with six tackles plus a forced fumble... also had a start against Florida... logged six tackles including a tackle for loss and an end zone interception against Clemson... has made eight career starts.

2016: Walk-on JUCO defensive back who joined the team just after fall camp got underway... despite his late arrival, made an early impact... played in 11 games, with six starts... notched 39 tackles... made his debut against East Carolina, starting at safety... made six tackles, including five solo stops against the Pirates... forced a fumble in the Missouri win... set a career-high with nine tackles and added a pass breakup against Florida... tallied four tackles in the Western Carolina win... recorded seven tackles against Clemson... had a strong performance in the MONTAC’S HIGHS Birmingham Bowl against USF Tackles ............................. 9, Florida, 2016 with six tackles including a halfTackles for Loss .......... 1.0, Clemson, 2017 tackle for loss, a forced fumble, Interceptions .....1, twice: Vanderbilt, 2017 a fumble recovery and a pass & Clemson, 2017 breakup.

MONTAC’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2016 11/6 23 2017 9/2 13 Total 20/8 36

TFL 0.5-1 1.0-8 1.5-9

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 3 0 0.0-0 2 2 0 0.0-0 2 5 0

FF 2 1 3

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AT TT 16 39 5 18 21 57

2017: Senior linebacker who earned first team All-SEC accolades by the league’s coaches and second-team honors by AP... named second team AllAmerica by College Sports Madness... poised to become just the 15th player in Division I history to lead his team in tackles in four seasons... has tied Bo Davies (1969-71) for the school record for interceptions with 14... leads the team and is tied for 11th in the SEC with 88 tackles... ranks sixth in the SEC with a team-leading three INTs... led the team in tackles in six of 12 games... after sitting out the 2016 season, made a successful return against NC State, collecting eight tackles... had seven stops including a tackle for loss and an INT against Kentucky... led the team with 12 tackles including eight solo stops in the Louisiana Tech win... recorded his first sack of the season and returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown against Arkansas... led Carolina with nine tackles and added a sack in the Tennessee win... paced the team with 10 tackles against Georgia... logged his third interception of the season against Wofford... set a career high with 15 tackles against Clemson... has recorded 13 career games with double-figures in tackles... ranks seventh in school history in total tackles with 348... has earned his degree in interdisciplinary studies... accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

2015: Named one of six team captains... earned second-team All-SEC accolades by both the AP and coaches after leading the team with 111 tackles, which ranked third in the SEC with 9.2 tackles per game... also led the team with 6.5 tackles for loss and with four pass interceptions, tying for fourth in the SEC... led the team and tied for fourth in the SEC with three forced fumbles... became the first Gamecock to reach the century mark in tackles since 2006, while his 111 tackles was the second-highest total recorded by a South Carolina player in the last 25 years... recorded double figures in tackles six times, including a career-high 14 tackles at Texas A&M... keyed the Gamecocks in their season-opening victory, picking off two passes in the end zone against North Carolina... also led the team with 11 tackles while earning SEC Defensive Player of the Week accolades... made eight tackles with a tackle for loss against Kentucky and returned his third interception of the season 14 yards to set up a touchdown... credited with a dozen stops at Georgia and at Missouri... added nine tackles against UCF... had 11 stops including a strip sack with a fumble that he recovered against Vanderbilt... also had an interception and a pass break up against the Commodores... had six stops with 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack at Tennessee... did not start and saw only limited action against The Citadel after missing much of the week’s practice time due to a death in the family... came back with a game-high 13 tackles and forced a pair of fumbles against Clemson... recognized with the Big Plays award for the defense in the spring.

2014: Second-year linebacker who led the team with 93 tackles, the most for a Gamecock since Jasper Brinkley’s 107 in 2006... ranked 10th in the SEC with 7.8 tackles per game... second on the squad with three interceptions... led the team in tackles eight times: seven stops against East Carolina, 10 vs.

Georgia, nine at Kentucky, eight at Auburn, a then-career-high 12 at Florida, nine vs. South Alabama, 10 at Clemson and 11 against Miami... recovered an onside kick at Auburn, the Gamecocks’ first since 2007... did not play versus Tennessee due to a sprained ankle... logged all three of his interceptions in the last two regular games, picking off two against South Alabama and one at Clemson... named the Defensive MVP of the Independence Bowl after an 11-tackle effort in the win over Miami (Fla.)... was a second-team midseason All-SEC according to Phil Steele... selected by the coaches for the “Everyday Hustle� award for the defense during the spring.

2013: Earned a spot on the coaches’ Freshman All-SEC squad and was a second-team Freshman All-American according to 247Sports... played in all 13 games, making four starts... led the team with 56 tackles... added a teamhigh four interceptions and recovered a fumble... recorded seven tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a half-sack, in the season opener against North Carolina... credited with six tackles at Georgia... led the team with six tackles, including a tackle for loss, in the win at Arkansas... added another six stops at Tennessee... made his first start against Mississippi State and was credited with six tackles along with his first career interception... started each of the final four regular season MOORE’S HIGHS games... tied for the team lead Tackles ........................

15, Clemson, 2017 with six tackles against Florida, Tackles for Loss ..........

2.0, Arkansas, 2017 including a tackle for loss... inSacks ................................... 1.0, five times tercepted a pass and recovered Interceptions ................2, three times, last: a fumble in the win over ClemNorth Carolina, 2015 son... recorded five tackles and Pass Breakups .......................2, UCF, 2015 had a pair of INTs in the Capital Forced Fumbles ............. 2, Clemson, 2015 One Bowl win over Wisconsin.

Fumbles Recovered............... 1, three times

MOORE’S STATISTICS Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total

GP/GS UT 13/4 30 12/9 52 12/11 69

TFL QBS INT PBU QBH 3.5-7 0.5-3 4 0 0 2.5-13 1.0-9 3 0 1 6.5-21 2.0-11 4 4 1 DNP - Redshirt 12/12 59 29 88 8.0-24 2.0-2 3 1 4 49/36 210 138 348 20.5-65 5.5-35 14 5 6

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FF 0 0 3

FR 1 1 1

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SAMUEL’S STATISTICS

2016: Sophomore who shared the Steve Wadiak MVP Award with Jake Bentley, was the Steve Spurrier Award winner as the Offense’s MVP and was selected as the Most Explosive Player on offense by his teammates... led the squad with 59 catches for 783 yards despite playing in just 10 games... also rushed 15 times for 98 yards and six TDs, returned 16 kickoffs for a 26.9yard average with one score, returned two punts for eight yards and threw a 33-yard touchdown pass... ranked third in the SEC in receptions per game (5.9), fourth in receiving yards per game (78.3), third in kickoff return average and second in all-purpose yardage per game (132.0)... caught two passes for 36 yards at Vandy and scored on an eight-yard run for Carolina’s lone TD... battled hamstring issues throughout the Mississippi State game... did not play against East Carolina, Kentucky or Texas A&M due to the balky hamstring... had four catches for 90 yards against Georgia... tallied eight catches for 106 yards vs. UMass... collected eight catches for 83 yards in the Tennessee win... set then-career highs with nine catches for 125 yards and had a rushing TD against Missouri... scored three times against Western Carolina, two rushing and one on a 100-yard kick return... threw a 33-yard TD pass and returned six kicks for 124 yards against Clemson... had his best game against USF when he tied the school record with 14 receptions and set Birmingham Bowl records with 14 receptions and 190 receiving yards... also scored a rushing touchdown in that contest... garnered the Joe Morrison Offensive Player of the Spring honors.

2015: Played in five games, making three starts while battling injuries... fourth on the team with 12 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown... started but suffered a hamstring injury in the season opener against North Carolina... made his first catch for 10 yards against Kentucky... started and caught two passes for 20 yards against Georgia... continued to have issues with the hamstring and sat out the next seven contests... returned to action against The Citadel... moved back into the starting lineup for the season finale against Clemson and responded with a then-career-best performance, logging five catches for 104 yards and a his first career TD, a seven-yard catch... also had a career-long 48-yard reception in that contest... recognized with the Big Plays award for the offense in the spring.

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Year GP/GS Rec Yds 2015 5/3 12 161 2016 10/10 59 783 2017 3/3 15 250 Total 18/16 86 1194

Avg TD Long 13.4 1 48 13.3 1 47 16.7 3 68 13.9 5 68

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Year GP/GS 2015 5/3 2016 10/10 2017 3/3 Total 18/16

Att 0 15 2 17

Yds Avg TD Long 0 0 0 98 6.5 6 23 30 15.0 1 25 128 7.5 7 25

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Year GP/GS 2015 5/3 2016 10/10 2017 3/3 Total 18/16

No 1 16 2 19

Yds 24 431 194 649

Avg TD Long 24.0 0 23 26.9 1 100 97.0 2 97 34.2 3 100

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2017: Was well on his way to an outstanding campaign when he left the Kentucky game in the third quarter with a broken leg... named to the Biletnikoff, Maxwell and Paul Hornung Award Watch Lists... despite playing in just three games, is still tied for the team lead with six touchdowns... accounted for three receiving, two kick return and one rushing touchdown... averaged 158.0 yards of total offense per game... received two kickoffs and returned them both 97 yards for scores... logged 15 receptions for 250 yards, an average of 16.7 yards per catch, and rushed twice for 30 yards... caught five passes for 83 yards and two TDs in the season opener against NC State... also returned the game’s opening kick 97 yards for a score, earning a spot on the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll and SEC Special Teams Player of the Week recognition... scored a pair of touchdowns in the win over Missouri, racing to a 97-yard kick return for Carolina’s first points of the game and later taking it in on a 25-yard rush... earned the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll and SEC Special Teams Player of the Week accolades for the second-straight week... became the first Gamecock to score three career kick return touchdowns and the third to return two kicks for touchdowns in a season... caught five balls for 122 yards and a touchdown in the Kentucky game, including a 68-yard scoring strike on the first play from scrimmage... owns 86 career receptions for 1,194 yards... has scored 15 career touchdowns - seven on the ground, five receiving and three via kickoff return... has also thrown one TD pass.

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman... worked with the scout team.

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2017: Fifth-year defensive lineman who can play on the edge and in the interior of the line... earned second-team All-SEC honors by the AP... played in 11 games making three starts... leads the nation with five forced fumbles, one shy of the school record of six, set by Bill Currier in 1976 and matched

by Emanuel Weaver in 1981... logged 29 tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks... has three pass breakups and three QB hurries... had seven tackles, two forced fumbles, two QB hurries, 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack in the season-opener against NC State... credited with six tackles versus Kentucky... forced a fumble that led to T.J. Brunson’s touchdown return against Arkansas... made a key strip-sack late against Tennessee... graded by Pro Football Focus as the top interior defensive lineman in the SEC through seven weeks... broke up a pair of passes in the Vanderbilt win... made six tackles at Georgia... forced a fumble vs. Wofford... has played in 35 games making seven starts... graduated in December.

2016: Appeared in all 13 games... logged 25 tackles, including 4.0 for loss... recovered a fumble against East Carolina, setting up Carolina’s first score... logged 2.0 TFLs and a sack at Kentucky... set a career-high with six tackles against Western Carolina... credited with five tackles including a tackle for loss, in the bowl game vs. USF... sat out the spring while rehabbing from off-season shoulder surgery... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2015: Played in 11 games, making four starts... logged 17 tackles including 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery... provided one of the biggest plays in a win over North Carolina with a sack late in the contest... had a nine-yard sack in his first career start against UCF, his first of three-straight starts... had three tackles including a halfSAWYER’S HIGHS sack at Missouri... set a thenTackles ..........................7, NC State, 2017 career-high with five tackles and TFLs ............... 2.0, twice: Kentucky, 2016 had a pass breakup in a start at & Arkansas, 2017 Tennessee... did not play against Sacks .................................. 1.0, Five times Pass Breakups ..............2, Vanderbilt, 2017 The Citadel due to an injury...

Forced Fumbles .............2, NC State, 2017 recovered a fumble vs. Clemson.

SAWYER’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2015 11/4 9 2016 13/0 17 2017 11/3 19 Total 35/7 45

AT TT 8 17 8 25 10 29 26 71

TFL 2.5-18 4.0-15 5.0-41 11.5-74

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FF 0 0 5 5

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2017: Senior safety who logged 46 tackles in 11 games, all starts... credited with four pass breakups and 1.5 tackles for loss... made seven tackles and three pass breakups in the victory over NC State... came up with the crucial defensive play of the game against the Wolfpack, deflecting a pass in the end zone on NC State’s final play... chalked up six tackles versus Kentucky... made a season-high eight tackles at Texas A&M... injured early in the Georgia game but returned for the second half and made six tackles... the injury sidelined him for the Florida contest... has logged 159 career tackles with one interception and a pair of fumble recoveries... has appeared in 48 games, making 23 starts.

2015: Saw action in all 12 games, primarily on special teams, but began to split more time with Jordan Diggs at strong safety as the season progressed... credited with 22 tackles on the season, including 18 solo stops... had a careerhigh four tackles at Missouri... matched that with four stops, including a tackle for loss and a pass break up at LSU... had four solo stops at Texas A&M... made his first start of the season at Tennessee and responded with a pair of tackles... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2014: True freshman defensive back... saw action in 12 games, making one start... played both cornerback and safety... credited with 11 tackles and one pass breakup... missed the first couple of weeks of fall camp after having his wisdom teeth removed and did not play in the season opener... saw first action of the season against East Carolina... credited with two tackles at Vanderbilt... made first start of D.J. SMITH’S HIGHS career at free safety at Kentucky, Tackles ........................ 13, Clemson, 2016 collecting a season-best three Tackles for Loss .................. 1.0, Five times tackles along with his first career Interceptions ................ 1, Kentucky, 2016 pass breakup.

Pass Breakups ................3, NC State, 2017

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2017: True sophomore defensive tackle who played in all 12 games... credited with 1.5 tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry... made two stops, including one for loss, at Texas A&M... also credited for two tackles in the Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Clemson contests.

2016: True freshman who graduated from high school after the fall semester and enrolled at Carolina in January... went through spring but was limited following shoulder surgery... defensive tackle who played in 11 games... credited with four tackles... made his Gamecock debut in the Vanderbilt win... posted his first collegiate tackle at Mississippi State... made one tackle in the Missouri win, playing his most K. SMITH’S HIGHS significant action of the season Tackles ............................... 2.0, Five times against the Tigers... logged the Tackles for loss ...... 1.0, Texas A&M, 2017 first two-tackle performance of QB Hurries ...................... 1, Florida, 2017 his career at Clemson.

K. SMITH’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2016 11/0 2 2017 12/0 5 Total 23/0 7

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AT TT 3 11 4 22 18 80 13 46 38 159

TFL 0.0-0 1.0-3 3.0-7 1.5-3 5.5-13

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 1 0 0 0.0-0 0 4 0 0.0-0 1 6 0

FF 0 0 0 0 0

AT TT 2 4 7 12 9 16

TFL 0.0-0 1.5-2 1.5-2

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0 0 1

FF 0 0 0

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FR 0 0 0

2017: True freshman receiver who appeared in all 12 games making nine starts... big-bodied receiver who ranks third on the team with 30 catches... averaged 10.9 yards per catch with three touchdowns... caught at least three passes in each of the last eight games... caught his first career pass against Kentucky, a nine-yard touchdown... made his first career start vs. Louisiana Tech and caught two passes for 36 yards, including a 28-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter... hauled in three passes for 28 yards at Texas A&M, including a touchdown reception for the third-consecutive game... posted identical lines of three catches for 40 yards in the Arkansas and Tennessee wins... led Carolina with five catches for 60 yards in the win over Florida.

D.J. SMITH’S STATISTICS Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total

DL 6-2 286 SO. 1L

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2016: Played in every game, making 10 starts... led the team with 80 tackles, including 62 solo stops, the third-highest total of solo tackles in the SEC... had 3.0 tackles for loss... set a new career high in tackles in each of the first three games and did it on six separate occasions this season... came up with five tackles including a tackle for loss at Vanderbilt... credited with a thencareer-best six tackles, all solo, at Mississippi State... exceeded that mark in the East Carolina win with a then-career-high eight tackles and a fumble recovery... his fumble recovery came at a crucial time, as he scooped up a Pirate fourth-quarter fumble in the end zone... made four tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss and his first career interception at Kentucky... led the Gamecocks and set another career-high with nine tackles, including a TFL, in the Texas A&M game... set a new career high yet again and led Carolina with 12 tackles (10 solo) in the UMass win... picked up three tackles and recovered a fumble in the Western Carolina win... set a career-best and led all players with 13 tackles, including 10 solo efforts, at Clemson... logged seven stops in the Birmingham Bowl vs. USF.

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O. SMITH’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS Rec 2017 12/9 30

Yds Avg TD Long 326 10.9 3 28

O. SMITH’S HIGHS Receptions........................5, Florida, 2017 Yards Receiving ..............60, Florida, 2017 Long Reception . 28, Louisiana Tech, 2017 Touchdown Receptions ........1, three times

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2017: Senior who has turned in an excellent final campaign... a leader and calming influence along the defensive front... started all 12 games and has made 30 career starts... credited with 29 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss... also had a pair of pass breakups and a team-leading nine quarterback hurries... set a career high with eight tackles in the season-opening win over NC State... made one tackle, one pass breakup and a career-best five quarterback hurries in the win over Florida.

TFL 0.0-0 1.0-1 3.0-13 2.5-6 6.5-20

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 1 0 1.0-9 0 3 2 0.0-0 0 2 9 1.0-9 0 6 11

FF 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0 0 0

2015: Played in nine contests, making five starts... credited with eight tackles... started each of the first three games... had a key fourth-down stop in the season-opening win over North Carolina... logged two tackles against UCF... credited with two tackles, including his first career tackle for loss and a pass breakup in a start against Vanderbilt... also started at Texas A&M, where he suffered a chest injury, causing him to miss a pair of games.

2014: Saw action in eight games... collected eight tackles... six of his eight stops came in the final three games of the season as he garnered more playing time... made first career appearance against Georgia... had his best day against South Alabama with three total tackles... matched that with three tackles in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl win over Miami.

Tackles ..........................7, NC State, 2017 Sacks ......................................... 0.5, twice: Vanderbilt, 2016 and East Carolina, 2016 Tackles for Loss .... 1.5 East Carolina, 2016 Pass Breakups ................ 2, Missouri, 2016 Quarterback Hurries ........ 5, Florida, 2017

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2017: Junior who started all 12 games along the offensive line... made nine starts at left guard and three starts at right guard... graded by Pro Football Focus as the second-most effective guard in the nation during Week 4, as the Gamecocks defeated Louisiana Tech.

2016: Sophomore season was derailed by an early injury... earned the starting right guard position for the season opener at Vanderbilt... suffered a high ankle sprain in the first series of the game, causing him to miss the remainder of the season... applied for a medical redshirt that would get him a sixth year of eligibility.

2015: Played in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman, primarily on special teams... also saw a limited number of reps at offensive guard... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll... took a vast number of reps in the spring as the numbers were thin on the offensive line... earned one of four Everyday Effort awards presented in the spring at the Garnet & Black game.

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman... did not practice for much of the fall while rehabbing from surgery on his left wrist... named to the 2014-15 FirstYear SEC Honor Roll.

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2016: Junior defensive tackle who started all 13 games... shared the Unselfish Teammate Award for the defense as selected by the players with Marquavius Lewis... had 41 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack... set a then-career high with four tackles in the Vandy win... joined with Darius English to come up with a huge sack on Vanderbilt’s last drive of the game... established a career-high with six tackles at Mississippi State... also had a QB hurry at MSU... made two tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and was credited with half a sack in the East Carolina win... made four tackles and broke up a pass at Kentucky... posted five tackles (two solo) against Texas A&M... made three tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss in both the Florida and Clemson games... also had three stops in the Birmingham Bowl versus USF.

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GP/GS UT 8/0 4 9/5 5 13/13 19 12/12 14 42/30 42

STALLWORTH’S HIGHS

2017: True freshman receiver who played in 11 contests, making seven starts... hauled in 26 passes for 350 yards, a 13.5-yard average, with two scores... also returned a pair of kicks for 43 yards... made his first career start at Missouri and caught four passes for 22 yards... hauled in three catches for a career-best 86 yards and S. SMITH’S STATISTICS his first collegiate touchdown Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long at Texas A&M... led the Game2017 11/7 26 350 13.5 2 45 cocks with five receptions for 76 yards in the win over Vanderbilt, S. SMITH’S HIGHS including a 36-yard touchdown Receptions.................. 5, Vanderbilt, 2017 grab... logged three catches for Yards Receiving ......86, Texas A&M, 2017 30 yards in the Wofford win beLong Reception ......45, Texas A&M, 2017 fore leaving win an injury which Touchdown Receptions ................ 1, twice forced him to miss the Clemson Texas A&M, 2017 & Vanderbilt, 2017 game.

Taylor STALLWORTH

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total

2017: True freshman defensive end... played in all 12 games making 22 stops with 3.0 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks... also credited with two quarterback hurries... had his first three-tackle day at Texas A&M game... set his career high with four tackles at STERLING’S HIGHS Georgia... logged his first career sack in the victory over FloriTackles ............................4, Georgia, 2017 Tackles for Loss ............. 1.0, Florida, 2017 da... tallied three tackles and a Sacks ......................................... 1.0, twice: sack in the Clemson game.

Florida, 2017 & Clemson, 2017

STERLING’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2017 12/0 11

AT TT 11 22

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QBS INT PBU QBH 2.0-16 0 0 2

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2017: True sophomore defensive lineman who played in all 12 games making 10 starts... primarily used at defensive end, but also could slide into the interior of the line... credited with 37 tackles including 4.5 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks... had three quarterback hurries and forced one fumble... turned in a big game in the season-opener against NC State, with five tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and a sack... notched five tackles vs. Kentucky... tallied a sack on the final drive of the Tennessee win, forcing a fumble and costing the Vols crucial seconds as Carolina held on for the win... set a career high with seven tackles and added 1.5 tackles for loss at Georgia.

2016: Graduated from high school mid-year and enrolled at Carolina in January... played in all 13 games with two starts... credited with 24 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks... made three tackles in his collegiate debut, a victory over Vanderbilt... had two tackles and made his first career sack in the East Carolina win... made his first career start against Texas A&M and had a strong effort with five tackles (three solo)... made his second straight start at defensive tackle against Georgia and was in on one tackle... made two tackles, including one stop for loss, added a quarterback hurry and a fumble forced in the UMass win... made two tackles in the Missouri victory, including a crucial sack in the fourth THOMAS’ HIGHS quarter... tallied three tackles Tackles ............................7, Georgia, 2017 at Florida... made two tackles, Tackles for Loss ..........2.0, NC State, 2017 including one tackle for loss, in Sacks ................................. 1.0, Four times the Western Carolina win.

THOMAS’ STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2016 13/2 15 2017 12/9 17 Total 25/11 32

AT TT 9 24 20 37 29 61

TFL 4.0-15 4.5-11 8.5-26

QBS INT PBU QBH 2.0-7 0 0 1 2.0-3 0 0 3 4.0-10 0 0 4

FF 1 1 2

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2017: Former junior college linebacker who was in his first season with the Gamecocks... played in all 12 games making 10 tackles including eight solo stops... recorded two-tackle days in wins over Arkansas and Wofford... saw significant action against Florida and made one tackle... ended the regular season with two tackles against THOMPSON’S HIGHS Clemson.

Tackles ................................ 2, Three times

THOMPSON’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2017 12/0 8

AT TT 2 10

TFL 0.0-0

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 0 0 0

FF 0

FR 0

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2017: Redshirt sophomore running back who began the campaign as the third-team back and finished the regular season as the Gamecocks’ top rusher... logged 517 yards on 92 carries, an average of 5.6 yards per game, with three touchdowns... also caught 18 passes for 117 yards and returned 11 kicks for a 17.1-yard average... paced the team with 822 all-purpose yards, an avearge of 68.5 per game... also credited with a team-high five tackles on special teams... had just 20 carries for 60 yards (3.0 yards per carry) through the first six games before rushing 72 times for 457 yards (6.3 yards per carry) over the final six contests after Rico Dowdle was injured... made his biggest contribution on special teams in the season-opener against NC State, with three kick returns for 44 yards and one tackle on punt coverage... rushed 14 times for 86 yards and the only touchdown of the game in the win over Tennessee... surpassed that with a 15-carry, 121-yard, one-touchdown performance over against Vanderbilt... set career highs in the win over Florida when he gained 136 yards on 22 carries and added 36 yards on three receptions... also made a key play after a Carolina interception against the Gators, recovering a Florida fumble in the end zone... became the 43rd player in Carolina history to reach 1,000 career rushing yards in the Wofford win, when he led the team with 69 yards on the ground... left the Clemson game early in the first half with a high ankle sprain... owns three 100-yard rushing games in his career.

2016: Redshirt freshman running back has played in 12 games with four starts.... named to Athlon’s All-SEC Freshman second team as a kick returner... ranked second on the team with 116 carries for 497 yards... led the team with 13 carries for 70 yards at Vanderbilt... had 16 carries for 32 yards and caught two passes for 25 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown at Mississippi State for his first career TD... burst 80 yards on the opening kick to set up South Carolina’s first touchdown against East Carolina... was back in the starting lineup at Kentucky, when he carried the ball 12 times for 42 yards and a score... had his TURNER’S STATISTICS best rushing game against Texas A&M with 10 carries for 116 –RUSHING– Year GP/GS Att Yds Avg TD Long yards and a TD while also catch2016 12/4 116 497 4.3 3 75 ing four passes for 22 yards...

2017 12/6 92 517 5.6 3 30 broke loose on the A&M game’s Total 24/10 208 1,014 4.9 6 75 first play from scrimmage, rac–RECEIVING– ing 75 yards to paydirt just 17 Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long 2016 12/4 21 143 6.8 1 18 seconds into the game, the fast2017 12/6 18 117 6.5 0 15 est score for Carolina since Nov. Total 24/10 39 260 6.7 1 18 20, 2010, when Marcus Latti-KICK RETURNS– more had a 17-yard touchdown Year GP/GS No Yds Avg TD Long run 13 seconds in against Troy...

2016 12/4 13 321 24.7 0 80 2017 12/6 11 188 17.1 0 28 carried the ball 11 times for 30 Total 24/10 24 509 21.2 0 80 yards, caught four passes for 17 yards and returned three kicks for 69 yards against Georgia...

TURNER’S HIGHS left the Missouri game with Carries............................ 22, Florida, 2017 an injury and missed the FlorYards Rushing .............. 136, Florida, 2017 ida game... returned to carry Long Rush.............. 75, Texas A&M, 2016 Rushing TDs ........................... 1, Six times the ball 17 times for 97 yards 100-yard Rushing Games ........ Three times against Western Carolina... had Receptions........................... 4, Three times 10 carries for 49 yards and a Yards Receiving .............. 36, Florida, 2017 touchdown in the Birmingham Long Reception .......................... 18, twice: Bowl versus USF. Vanderbilt, 2016 and Miss. St., 2016 2015: Redshirted as a true freshman.

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2017: Redshirt freshman kicker who was added to the roster as a walk-on in January... took over as the full-time starter on placements in game 4 against Louisiana Tech and led the Gamecocks in scoring with 60 points... also handled the kickoff duties... connected on 12-of-22 field goal attempts overall, but was 9-for-10 inside 40 yards... converted all 24 extra point attempts... logged 42 touchbacks among his 59 kickoffs (71 percent)... missed his first four field goal attempts before connecting from 31-yards out with just four seconds remaining in the contest to lift the Gamecocks to a 17-16 win over Louisiana Tech... had his best day as a Gamecock in the win at Tennessee, connecting on field goals of 47, 21 and 36 yards in a 15-9 victory... went 2-for-3 in the win over Vanderbilt, with makes of 44 and 39... connected on nine of his last 12 field goal attempts on the season, with the three misses coming from beyond 45 yards.

2016: Was enrolled at South Carolina but did not participate in football.

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GP 12

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M-A 12-22

FG-A 12-22

Pct 54.5

Long 47

PAT-A 24-24

Pts. 60

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40-49 3-10

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2016: Redshirt freshman defensive back who played in 12 games, making three starts... logged 15 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception... made his debut in the win over Vanderbilt... earned his first career start and had his best performance in the East Carolina win, posting five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble... jarred the ball loose at a crucial time, creating a fourth-quarter turnover near the goal line... started at the nickel position against Texas A&M and made two tackles... made his first career interception against Georgia, with the pick coming inside of the Carolina 10-yard line... also logged a tackle for loss in that contest... did not play against Missouri but was back on the field against Florida... notched three tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Clemson... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2015: Redshirted in his first season with the Garnet & Black... missed some practice time with a right knee sprain... named to the 2015-16 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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WILDER’S HIGHS Tackles ................... 5, East Carolina, 2016 Tackles for Loss ................ 1.0, Three times Sacks ......................... 1.0, Tennessee, 2017 Interceptions ...................1, Georgia, 2016

AT TT 2 15 0 7 2 22

TFL 2.0-9 1.0-7 3.0-16

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 1 0 0 1.0-7 0 0 0 1.0-7 1 0 0

FF 1 0 1

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DB Š 5-9 Š 175 Š FR. Š HS Dacula, Ga. Ĩ . 5/+*Ċ

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2017: True freshman defensive back who earned a spot on the SEC AllFreshman team, as selected by the league’s coaches... played in 11 contests, primarily at nickel, totaling 38 tackles, including 32 solo stops... ranks 12th among FBS freshmen with two interceptions... recorded two tackles in his collegiate debut, a win over NC State... was a game-changer in the Missouri win, with six tackles and his first career interception in his first career start... his pick against the Tigers set up Carolina’s go-ahead touchdown one play later... tallied four tackles against Kentucky and posted his first career fumble recovery... added another four-tackle performance in the victory over Louisiana Tech... led the Gamecocks and set a career high with 10 tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss, against Texas A&M... had three tackles, including 1.0 for loss, against Georgia... made five J. WILLIAMS’ HIGHS tackles, including one for loss Tackles ................... 10, Texas A&M, 2017 against Florida, and sealed the Tackles for Loss ..... 2.0, Texas A&M, 2017 game with an interception on Interceptions ....... 1, twice: Missouri, 2017 the Gators’ final drive... missed & Florida, 2017 the Wofford game due to injury.

Pass Breakups ................ 1, Missouri, 2017

J. WILLIAMS’ STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2017 11/6 32

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AT TT 6 38

TFL 4.0-6

QBS INT PBU QBH 0.0-0 2 1 1

FF 0

Ty’Son WILLIAMS RB Š 6-0 Š 215 Š SO. Š SQ Sumter, S.C. Ĩƍ.!/03++ ļ +.0$ ƍ .+(%* Ċ

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GAMECOCKS

2017: Redshirt sophomore who has played linebacker, safety and nickel during his career... logged seven tackles, all solo stops, in eight contests... played in the season opener against NC State, then was sidelined for the next three contests with an injury... came up with two tackles in the victory over Tennessee, including his first career sack... made his first start of the season against Wofford and logged three tackles before suffering an elbow injury that caused him to miss the Clemson game... has four career starts.

Year GP/GS UT 2016 12/3 13 2017 8/1 7 Total 20/4 20

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Parker WHITE

2017: Redshirt sophomore running back who tied for the team lead during the regular season with 92 carries, while ranking second on the squad with 460 rushing yards... also caught 11 passes for 36 yards... had both a rushing and a receiving touchdown... made his Gamecock debut in the win over NC State, catching one pass for five yards... saw extensive action in the Missouri win, with a team-high 78 rushing yards on 14 carries... exploded for 95 yards on 13 carries plus two catches for 14 yards in his first career start against Louisiana Tech... raced to a 35-yard touchdown run against the Bulldogs, giving Carolina a fourth-quarter lead... picked up a team-best 73 yards on 14 carries against Texas A&M... caught a three-yard touchdown pass and added eight carries for 35 yards in the Arkansas win... rushed the ball 11 times for 47 yards in the win at Tennessee... did not play against Florida... logged 58 yards on eight carries against Wofford... led the Gamecocks with 53 rushing yards on 13 carries vs. Clemson.

2016: Took a redshirt season per NCAA transfer rules... impressed the coaches with his work ethic and ability despite not being eligible to play... shared the coaches’ Offensive Scout Team Award with Sadarius Hutcherson.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 2015: Rushed 19 times for 57 yards and caught one pass as a true freshman at North Carolina... appeared in six games with highs of 10 carries for 31 yards in the win over Duke... logged four carries for 19 yards vs. NC A&T.

T. WILLIAMS’ STATISTICS

WONNUM’S HIGHS

–RUSHING–

Tackles ............................9, Georgia, 2017 Tackles for Loss ..........3.0, NC State, 2017 Sacks ......................... 2.0, Tennessee, 2017 QB Hurries .............. 2, Texas A&M, 2016 Pass Breakups ...... 2, twice: Arkansas, 2017 & Clemson, 2017

Year GP/GS Att Yds Avg TD Long 2015 6/0 19 57 3.0 0 8 2016 DNP - Redshirt 2017 11/2 92 460 4.9 1 35 Total 17/2 111 517 4.7 1 35 –RECEIVING–

T. WILLIAMS’ HIGHS Carries.............. 14, twice: Missouri, 2017 & Texas A&M, 2017 Yards Rushing ....95, Louisiana Tech, 2017 Long Rush..........35, Louisiana Tech, 2017 Rushing TDs ........1, Louisiana Tech, 2017 Receptions........................... 2, Three times Yards Receiving ..14, Louisiana Tech, 2017 Long Reception ........... 13, Clemson, 2017 TD Receptions .............. 1, Arkansas, 2017

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D.J. WONNUM

2017: True sophomore Buck who turned in an outstanding season... started all 12 games... collected 52 tackles, while leading the team with 13.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks... ranked third in the SEC in tackles for loss and 13th in sacks... twice was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week... earned his first career start in the NC State victory and responded with an eight-tackle performance which included 3.0 tackles for loss and a sack... tallied three tackles and a sack in the Missouri win... made seven tackles against Kentucky along with 1.5 tackles for loss... collected four tackles, a tackle for loss, two pass breakups and a quarterback hurry in the win over Arkansas, earning his first SEC weekly honor... earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors for the second-straight game after recording six tackles and two sacks in the win over Tennessee... blocked a PAT in the win over Vanderbilt... set a career high with nine tackles against Georgia, which included 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack... recorded a sack on Florida’s final drive of the game to help seal a victory... tallied three tackles, including 2.0 for loss, vs. Wofford... posted four tackles and two pass breakups against Clemson.

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Year GP/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long 2015 6/0 1 0 0.0 0 0 2016 DNP - Redshirt 2017 11/2 11 36 3.3 1 13 Total 17/2 12 36 3.0 1 13

2017: Fourth-year junior offensive lineman... started four of the first five games... moved to left tackle in the spring and started the first two games of the season at that position... was the starter in games 4 and 5 against Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M at the right tackle spot... left the A&M game with a first-quarter injury and did not see any additional game action... owns 13 career starts.

2016: Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman... played in every game, with nine starts, all at right tackle... made his first career start against Texas A&M and did not leave the starting lineup for the remainder of the year.

2015: Offensive lineman who saw limited duty in three contests... played on special teams against Kentucky, Georgia and UCF... also took some snaps on offense late in the game against the Bulldogs... was receiving more quality reps in the spring due to the number of injuries among the front line before suffering a left ankle sprain.

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman.

2016: True freshman defensive lineman who played in every game... named to Athlon’s All-SEC Freshman second team... logged 32 tackles, tops among all Gamecock freshmen... also had 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a pair of quarterback hurries... came up with three tackles at Mississippi State... had his best game in the East Carolina win, with four solo tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and a sack... made three stops at Kentucky... notched two tackles and was credited with two quarterback hurries against Texas A&M... recorded two tackles and combined for a sack in the Missouri win... made two tackles, including 1.0 TFL, at Florida... logged three tackles and returned a kick for one yard in the triumph over Western Carolina... matched a career-high with four tackles at Clemson... named to the 2016-17 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

WONNUM’S STATISTICS Year GP/GS UT 2016 13/0 16 2017 12/12 29 Total 25/12 45

AT TT 16 32 23 52 39 84

TFL 3.5-14 13.0-50 16.5-64

QBS INT PBU QBH 1.5-12 0 0 2 6.0-37 0 5 2 7.5-49 0 5 4

FF 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0

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Kaleb CHALMERS DB Š 5-10 Š 181 Š SO. Š JC Greenwood, S.C. Ĩ .!!*3++ ļ %//%//%,,%Ċ

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Michael ALMOND

SOUTH CAROLINA

2017: Walk-on kicker who is in his third season with the Gamecocks... serves as the backup punter... could also handle the kickoff chores... saw action in the Texas A&M game, kicking off one time for 45 yards.

2017: Junior college transfer who started his career at Clemson... joined the squad in January... saw action in two contests, getting into both the Arkansas and Florida games.

2016: Served as a reserve most of the season... was pressed into duty for the first time in his career in the Birmingham Bowl when regular Sean Kelly was not available due to injury... punted twice for a 44.0-yard average with a long of 48 yards.

2016: Spent the 2016 season at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Miss... helped the Rangers to a 9-3 season and a No. 6 final ranking in the NJCAA... coached by Benjy Parker... earned a spot on the AllMACJC first team as a cornerback... recorded 30 tackles with one sack, one interception and 13 pass breakups.

2015: Redshirted as a true freshman.

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2017: Third-year defensive end... saw action in seven games overall, including six of the final seven regular season contests... credited with six tackles including four solo stops... had three solo stops in the season finale against Clemson.

2016: Second-year defensive end who played in nine games... made one tackle for loss against Mississippi State and had one tackle against Clemson... did not participate in spring drills while recovering from injuries sustained in an off-season incident.

2015: Limited to two games while battling back from a knee injury suffered in his senior year of high school... saw action against UCF and Missouri... credited with one solo tackle and one assisted tackle, both coming against the Tigers... petitioned and received a medical redshirt.

Virginia Beach, Va. Ĩ . *' ċ ƍ+4Ċ

2017: Played in every game on special teams... saw his first action of the season on the offensive line in the win over Arkansas... made his lone start of the season at right tackle in the victory over Tennessee... has played in 30 games during his three-year career, making three starts.

2016: True sophomore who played in six games with one start... did not start in the season opener at Vanderbilt but saw significant action on the offensive line at right tackle after an injury to Donell Stanley... started at Mississippi State but was sidelined with a high left ankle injury, which kept him out until the UMass contest... returned from a four-game injury absence and saw significant action at right tackle against the Minutemen.

DL Š 6-0 Š 270 Š JR. Š SQ %),/+*2%((!ÄŒ Ä‹ĆŤÄ‹ Ĩ ++ )+*0ÄĽ $! ĆŤ%0 !(ÄŠ

2017: Junior walk-on defensive lineman who adds depth to the unit... began his career at The Citadel... made his Gamecock debut in the win over Wofford.

2016: Transfer who was added to the Gamecocks’ roster just prior to the start of spring drills... .. shared the Defensive Scout Team Award as selected by the coaches with Jajuan Blankenship.

2015: Enrolled at Carolina in the fall but did not participate in football.

2014: Was a member of The Citadel football team... worked along the offensive line... did not see any game action as a true freshman.

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Chandler FARRELL OL Š 6-2 Š 292 Š FR. Š RS 1))!.2%((!ÄŒ Ä‹ĆŤÄ‹ Ĩ 1))!.2%((!ÄŠ

2017: Walk-on offensive lineman who has impressed the coaching staff... performs with a blue-collar work ethic... gives the Gamecocks quality depth at the center position... saw late-game action in two contests, appearing against Arkansas and Wofford.

2016: Walk-on offensive lineman... traveled with the squad as a backup offensive center throughout the season... did not see any game action.

2015: Saw action in all 12 games as a true freshman... earned his first career start against The Citadel when he got the nod at right tackle due to an injury to Mason Zandi.

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OL Š 6-8 Š 310 Š JR. Š 2L

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Blake CAMPER

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J 2%+* DUNCAN

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DE Š 6-4 Š 260 Š SO. Š 1L

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Shameik BLACKSHEAR

2015: Spent his true freshman season at Clemson where he was redshirted after being an early enrollee.

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WR Š 6-4 Š 217 Š JR. Š 2L

2017: Fourth-year player who is the most veteran of the wide receiver corps... played each of the first five games of the season, primarily on special teams... was carted off the field after suffering an concussion at Texas A&M... was transported to a local hospital and later returned to the stadium and flew home with the team... did not appear in another contest... has caught a dozen passes for 140 yards in his career that includes five starts.

2016: Redshirt sophomore who played in 11 games with three starts... had seven catches for 66 yards... caught his first pass of the season for 11 yards at Mississippi State.... started and caught a 10-yard pass at Kentucky... set a career-high with three catches, going for 25 yards, in a starting assignment vs. Texas A&M... made the start at wide receiver and caught one pass for 13 yards in the UMass win... did not appear against Missouri or Florida.

2015: Played in 11 games... caught five passes for 74 yards... had a solid debut as a Gamecock, catching a pair of passes for 39 yards against North Carolina... made his first career start at Georgia... caught a 13-yard pass against Vanderbilt... gained his second start at Texas A&M... had a 14-yard reception at Tennessee... earned a spot on the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll... garnered Most Improved accolades in the spring.

2014: Redshirted... named to the 2014-15 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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Caleb KINLAW RB Š 5-11 Š 202 Š JR. Š JC Goose Creek, S.C. Ĩ ++/! ƍ.!!'ļ ! .( %2!. ƍċƍċĊ

2017: Transfer who was eligible for the first time at South Carolina... appeared in 11 games, primarily on special teams... saw action at running back late in the game against Wofford... carried four times for 47 yards, including a 27-yard burst against the Terriers... joined the Gamecock football squad in January as a walk-on... began his career at Wisconsin... underwent multiple surgeries during his time as a Badger.

2016: Transferred from Wisconsin to Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. in the summer of 2016‌ rushed 34 times for 150 yards and a touchdown in six games for the Wildcats while being hampered by a series of nagging injuries.

2015: Played in one game as a redshirt freshman for the Badgers, carrying seven times for 30 yards and caught a touchdown pass in a win over Miami (Ohio)‌ also spent practice time at cornerback.

2014: Originally signed with Wisconsin and head coach Gary Anderson out of high school in 2014‌ redshirted in his first year in Madison.

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Kyle MARKWAY TE Š 6-5 Š 250 Š SO. Š 1L St. Louis, Mo. Ĩ 0ċ +$* % **!5Ċ

2017: Played in every game as Carolina’s holder on field goal and extra point attempts... walk-on reserve quartetrback who adds depth.

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2016: Redshirted as a true freshman tight end... joined Frank Martin’s men’s basketball team in January and did not participate in spring football drills, as the cagers advanced to the Final Four... saw action in eight contests on the hardwood... scored nine points with five rebounds in limited action for a squad that advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history.

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Terry GOOGER

2015: Joined the squad when the roster expanded in August... was not eligible due to NCAA transfer rules... spent the fall working with the scout team.

2017: Redshirt sophomore tight end who saw action in each of the first two contests on special teams... suffered a rib injury in the Missouri game that sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season, although he did dress against Clemson... should be available for the bowl game versus Michigan... has made one career start.

2014: Attended Miami (Ohio) University, where he was a walk-on member of the football squad.

2016: Redshirted in his second season at Carolina while battling a foot injury all year... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll following the season.

2016: Was eligible for the first time at South Carolina after sitting out a year per NCAA transfer rules... served as a reserve quarterback on the scout team.

TE Š 6-4 Š 240 Š FR. Š RS Deltona, Fla. Ĩ !(0+* Ċ

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E2 * HINSON

2015: True freshman who appeared in all 12 games with one start... a regular on special teams who also saw action at tight end... logged three receptions for 57 yards... caught his first pass in his home state of Missouri... had a season-long 27-yard completion at Texas A&M... also caught a pass against Florida... made his first start against The Citadel... named to the 2015-16 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

2017: Redshirt freshman tight end who saw action in every game on special teams... also saw offensive snaps in the win over Wofford... two-sport athlete who also participates with Frank Martin’s men’s basketball team... was on the hoops squad after the football regular season concluded until bowl camp commenced.

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Compton, Calif. Ĩ (!/% *ļƾ.%6+* !/0!.*Ċ

2017: Junior college transfer who is in his first season with the Gamecocks... played in 11 games, primarily on special teams... credited with four tackles... showed a nose for the football as he was in on three turnovers... logged his first stats at Texas A&M, making one tackle and recovering an Aggie fumble... notched two tackles against Arkansas and recorded his first interception as a Gamecock, racing 45 yards for the game-sealing touchdown.. tallied one tackle and collected his second interception of the season against Clemson.

OL Š 6-4 Š 337 Š SR. Š 3L

2017: Big-bodied, senior offensive lineman... saw action in all 12 games, primarily on special teams... saw action at right tackle vs. Texas A&M after an injury to Malik Young... made his only start of the season against Arkansas... has appeared in 43 games over his five-year career with four starts... graduated in May with a degree in criminal justice.

2016: Redshirt junior offensive lineman... played in every game, with three starts... earned his first career start at right tackle vs. Vanderbilt... moved to right guard in the Vandy win after an injury to Donell Stanley... shifted back to right tackle against Mississippi State.

2014: Redshirt freshman offensive lineman... saw action in eight games, primarily on special teams... played in just one of the first five contests, then saw more consistent action as the season progressed.

2013: Offensive lineman who enrolled at Carolina in January 2013... worked primarily at right tackle during the spring due to numbers, but moved inside in the fall... redshirted.

Moultrie, Ga. Ĩƍ+(-1%00 ƍ+1*05Ċ

2017: Sophomore tight end who has been a special teams performer and also saw limited time at tight end... played in all 12 games.. caught his first pass of the year, a four-year completion, against Tennessee.

2016: Played in 12 games... caught one pass for 18 yards... saw his first action against Mississippi State... made a key block on A.J. Turner’s game-opening 80-yard kick return vs. East Carolina... logged his first catch against Georgia, an 18-yard reception... named to the 2016-17 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

2017: Fourth-year junior who serves as the No. 2 quaterback behind Jake Bentley... saw action late in Carolina’s victories over Arkansas and Wofford.

2016: Missed the entire season after undergoing labrum surgery in the summer on his left (non-throwing) shoulder... suffered the injury working out at his home in May... named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2015: Backup quarterback who saw action in one contest... got in late in the LSU contest... completed his only pass for nine yards... also ran once for no yards... a member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll... considered the Most Improved Freshman on the offensive side of the ball in the spring by the Gamecock coaching staff.

2014: Redshirted... named to the 2014-15 First-Year SEC Honor Roll.

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Damani STALEY LB Š 6-1 Š 210 Š FR. Š HS Columbia, S.C. Ĩ % #! %!3Ċ

2017: True freshman linebacker who saw action in five games on special teams... local product from Columbia’s Ridge View High School... father, Duce, played for the Gamecocks and in the NFL.

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Chad TERRELL WR Š 6-3 Š 212 Š FR. Š HS Bogue Chitto, Miss. Ĩ +.0$ 1( %*#Ċ

2017: True freshman wide receiver who played in nine contests... caught three passes for 20 yards... had one reception each against Kentucky, Louisiana Tech and Tennessee... missed two games with injury.

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Alexander WOZNICK PK Š 5-11 Š 164 Š FR. Š RS .!!*2%((!ÄŒ Ä‹ĆŤÄ‹ Ĩ /0/% !ÄŠ

2017: Began the season as the Gamecocks’ starting placekicker... tallied 13 points on 1-of-3 field goals and 10-of-11 extra point attempts... connected on all five of his PATs in the season-opener against NC State... his first career made field goal came from 32-yards out at Missouri... had one kickoff, a 65-yarder against Arkansas, in which he was credited with the tackle... recognized as the Harold White GPA Award winner for special teams at the 2017 Garnet & Black spring game.

2016: Redshirted as a true freshman placekicker.

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TE Š 6-0 Š 240 Š SO. Š 1L

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Kiel POLLARD

Fleming Island, Fla. Ĩ (!)%*# /( * Ċ

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2015: Played in 10 of 12 games... most of his action came on special teams... earned one of four Everyday Effort awards presented in the spring at the Garnet & Black game.

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Dillon, S.C. Ĩ %((+*Ċ

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D.J. PARK

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Michael SCARNECCHIA

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DB Š 5-10 Š 192 Š JR. Š JC

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Keisean NIXON

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2017 Statistics

SOUTH CAROLINA

SC SCORING 289 Points Per Game 24.1 Points Off Turnovers 86 FIRST DOWNS 218 Rushing 90 Passing 115 Penalty 13 RUSHING YARDAGE 1527 Yards gained rushing 1765 Yards lost rushing 238 Rushing Attempts 379 Average Per Rush 4.0 Average Per Game 127.2 TDs Rushing 15 PASSING YARDAGE 2555 Comp-Att-Int 226-365-11 Average Per Pass 7.0 Average Per Catch 11.3 Average Per Game 212.9 TDs Passing 16 TOTAL OFFENSE 4082 Total Plays 744 Average Per Play 5.5 Average Per Game 340.2 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 29-668 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 17-138 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 12-138 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 23.0 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 8.1 INT RETURN AVERAGE 11.5 FUMBLES-LOST 8-3 PENALTIES-Yards 55-426 Average Per Game 35.5 PUNTS-Yards 47-2083 Average Per Punt 44.3 Net punt average 41.1 KICKOFFS-Yards 61-3905 Average Per Kick 64.0 Net kick average 40.3 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 28:57 3RD-DOWN Conversions 63/157 3rd-Down Pct 40% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 6/14 4th-Down Pct 43% SACKS BY-Yards 24-167 MISC YARDS 13 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 36 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 13-25 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (27-32) 84% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (18-32) 56% PAT-ATTEMPTS (34-36) 94% ATTENDANCE 550099 Games/Avg Per Game 7/78586 Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS South Carolina Opponents 50

1st 2nd 3rd 51 86 78 60 80 51

OPP 250 20.8 13 248 99 128 21 1760 2050 290 451 3.9 146.7 14 2735 238-395-12 6.9 11.5 227.9 14 4495 846 5.3 374.6 19-397 11-71 11-123 20.9 6.5 11.2 19-11 65-486 40.5 52-2287 44.0 39.0 57-3436 60.3 37.2 31:03 74/174 43% 8/15 53% 26-161 0 29 17-20 0-1 (36-43) 84% (24-43) 56% (25-27) 93% 342303 4/85576 1/50367

RUSHING A.J. Turner Ty’Son Williams Rico Dowdle Mon Denson Jake Bentley Caleb Kinlaw Hayden Hurst Deebo Samuel Bryan Edwards Randrecous Davis TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

G 12 11 7 12 12 11 12 3 12 10 8 12 12

Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 92 530 13 517 5.6 3 30 43.1 92 477 17 460 5.0 1 35 41.8 60 219 13 206 3.4 1 13 29.4 40 154 6 148 3.7 2 24 12.3 67 246 160 86 1.3 6 24 7.2 4 47 0 47 11.8 0 27 4.3 7 37 1 36 5.1 1 13 3.0 2 30 0 30 15.0 1 25 10.0 4 19 0 19 4.8 0 11 1.6 2 6 0 6 3.0 0 5 0.6 9 0 28 -28 -3.1 0 0 -3.5 379 1765 238 1527 4.0 15 35 127.2 451 2050 290 1760 3.9 14 54 146.7

PASSING Jake Bentley TEAM Hayden Hurst Total..........

Opponents......

G Effic 12 130.23 8 0.00 12 0.00 12 129.16 12 124.04

RECEIVING G No. Bryan Edwards 12 59 Hayden Hurst 12 41 OrTre Smith 12 30 Shi Smith 11 26 A.J. Turner 12 18 Deebo Samuel 3 15 Ty’Son Williams 11 11 Rico Dowdle 7 8 Jacob August 12 6 Randrecous Davis 10 3 Chad Terrell 9 3 Chavis Dawkins 12 2 K.C. Crosby 6 2 Mon Denson 12 1 Kiel Pollard 12 1 Total..........

12 226 Opponents...... 12 238

Cmp-Att-Int 226-362-11 0-2-0 0-1-0 226-365-11 238-395-12

Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 62.4 2555 16 68 212.9 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 61.9 2555 16 68 212.9 60.3 2735 14 63 227.9

Yds 705 518 326 350 117 250 36 96 68 32 20 18 11 4 4 2555 2735

Avg 11.9 12.6 10.9 13.5 6.5 16.7 3.3 12.0 11.3 10.7 6.7 9.0 5.5 4.0 4.0 11.3 11.5

No. 16 1 17 11

Yds 138 0 138 71

Avg 8.6 0.0 8.1 6.5

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 26 0 26 29

INTERCEPTIONS No. Skai Moore 3 Keisean Nixon 2 Steven Montac 2 Jamyest Williams 2 JaMarcus King 1 Rashad Fenton 1 Bryson Allen-Williams 1 Total..........

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Yds 52 67 10 1 0 8 0 138 123

Avg 17.3 33.5 5.0 0.5 0.0 8.0 0.0 11.5 11.2

TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1

Long 34 45 10 1 0 8 0 45 46

PUNT RETURNS Chris Lammons TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

4th Total 74 289 59 250

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Long 41 62 28 45 15 68 13 34 19 13 9 9 6 4 4 68 63

Avg/G 58.8 43.2 27.2 31.8 9.8 83.3 3.3 13.7 5.7 3.2 2.2 1.5 1.8 0.3 0.3 212.9 227.9

2017 Statistics

GAMECOCK FOOTBALL KICK RETURNS A.J. Turner Rashad Fenton K.C. Crosby Deebo Samuel Shi Smith Rico Dowdle Total..........

Opponents......

No. 11 10 3 2 2 1 29 19

Yds 188 209 13 194 43 21 668 397

Avg 17.1 20.9 4.3 97.0 21.5 21.0 23.0 20.9

TD 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0

Long 28 31 6 97 25 21 97 42

FUMBLE RETURNS No. T.J. Brunson 1 A.J. Turner 1 Total..........

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Yds 73 24 97 0

Avg 73.0 24.0 48.5 0.0

TD 1 0 1 0

Long 73 24 73 0

|-------- PATs ---------| SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Parker White 0 12-22 24-24 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Jake Bentley 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Deebo Samuel 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Bryan Edwards 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 A.J. Turner 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 OrTre Smith 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Hayden Hurst 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Alexander Woznick 0 1-3 10-11 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 13 Ty’Son Williams 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Mon Denson 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Rico Dowdle 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Shi Smith 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Keisean Nixon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 T.J. Brunson 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Skai Moore 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 TEAM 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0 Total..........

36 13-25 34-36 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 289 Opponents...... 29 17-20 25-27 0-0 0 0-2 0 0 250 FIELD GOALS M-A Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk Alexander Woznick 1-3 33.3 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-1 0-0 32 0 Parker White 12-22 54.5 0-0 5-5 4-5 3-10 0-2 47 0 FG SEQUENCE South Carolina Opponents NC State 29 Missouri 33,(32) (43),25,(22) Kentucky 52,54,42 (27),(44),(21) Louisiana Tech 34,46,(31) (33),43,(52),(25) Texas A&M 46,(29) (46) Arkansas 49,(33),49,(29) (48) Tennessee (47),(21),(36) (29),(33),(24) Vanderbilt (44),47,(39) Georgia 46,(25) (20) Florida 47 (29),(37) Wofford (27) (32) Clemson (40) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTING No. Joseph Charlton 47 Total..........

47 Opponents...... 52

Yds 2083 2083 2287

KICKOFFS No. Parker White 59 Michael Almond 1 Alexander Woznick 1 Total..........

61 Opponents...... 57

Yds 3795 45 65 3905 3436

TOTAL OFFENSE Jake Bentley A.J. Turner Ty’Son Williams Rico Dowdle Mon Denson Caleb Kinlaw Hayden Hurst Deebo Samuel Bryan Edwards Randrecous Davis TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

ALL PURPOSE A.J. Turner Bryan Edwards Hayden Hurst Ty’Son Williams Deebo Samuel Shi Smith OrTre Smith Rico Dowdle Rashad Fenton Mon Denson Chris Lammons Jake Bentley Jacob August Keisean Nixon Skai Moore Caleb Kinlaw Randrecous Davis K.C. Crosby Chad Terrell Chavis Dawkins Steven Montac Kiel Pollard Jamyest Williams TEAM Total..........

Opponents......

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G 12 12 11 7 12 11 12 3 12 10 8 12 12

Avg Long TB 44.3 73 4 44.3 73 4 44.0 72 6 Avg 64.3 45.0 65.0 64.0 60.3

Plays 429 92 92 60 40 4 8 2 4 2 11 744 846

TB 42 0 0 42 26 Rush 86 517 460 206 148 47 36 30 19 6 -28 1527 1760

FC 11 11 14

I20 50+ Blkd 12 16 0 12 16 0 20 13 0

OB Retn Net YdLn 0 0 0 0 397 40.3 24 1 668 37.2 27 Pass 2555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2555 2735

Total 2641 517 460 206 148 47 36 30 19 6 -28 4082 4495

G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot 12 517 117 0 188 0 822 12 19 705 0 0 0 724 12 36 518 0 0 0 554 11 460 36 0 0 0 496 3 30 250 0 194 0 474 11 0 350 0 43 0 393 12 0 326 0 0 0 326 7 206 96 0 21 0 323 12 0 0 0 209 8 217 12 148 4 0 0 0 152 12 0 0 138 0 0 138 12 86 0 0 0 0 86 12 0 68 0 0 0 68 11 0 0 0 0 67 67 12 0 0 0 0 52 52 11 47 0 0 0 0 47 10 6 32 0 0 0 38 6 0 11 0 13 0 24 9 0 20 0 0 0 20 12 0 18 0 0 0 18 9 0 0 0 0 10 10 12 0 4 0 0 0 4 11 0 0 0 0 1 1 8 -28 0 0 0 0 -28 12 1527 2555 138 668 138 5026 12 1760 2735 71 397 123 5086

Avg/G 220.1 43.1 41.8 29.4 12.3 4.3 3.0 10.0 1.6 0.6 -3.5 340.2 374.6 Avg/G 68.5 60.3 46.2 45.1 158.0 35.7 27.2 46.1 18.1 12.7 11.5 7.2 5.7 6.1 4.3 4.3 3.8 4.0 2.2 1.5 1.1 0.3 0.1 -3.5 418.8 423.8

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2017 Defensive Statistics No. 10 6 3 8 16 24 7 21 5 95 90 93 15 44 35 99 22 97 11 4 29 91 19 25 17 9 81 19 13 34 40 42 43 89

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PLAYER Skai Moore T.J. Brunson Chris Lammons D.J. Wonnum Rashad Fenton D.J. Smith JaMarcus King Jamyest Williams Keir Thomas Dante Sawyer Taylor Stallworth Ulric Jones Aaron Sterling Sherrod Greene Daniel Fennell Javon Kinlaw Steven Montac Kobe Smith Eldridge Thompson Bryson Allen-Williams Antoine Wilder Shameik Blackshear Brad Johnson A.J. Turner Javon Charleston Keisean Nixon Hayden Hurst Jake Bentley Shi Smith Mon Denson Jacob August Alexander Woznick Parker White Bryan Edwards Total..........

Opponents......

GP 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 12 12 10 12 12 9 12 12 3 8 7 10 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 12 4 12 12 12 12

|-------Tackles-------| Solo Ast Total 59 29 88 44 31 75 54 16 70 29 23 52 42 6 48 33 13 46 32 6 38 32 6 38 17 20 37 19 10 29 14 15 29 14 12 26 11 11 22 18 4 22 15 6 21 11 7 18 13 5 18 5 7 12 8 2 10 5 5 10 7 .

7 4 2 6 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 .

4 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 .

2 1 1 2 1 .

1 1 .

1 1 .

1 1 .

1 511 242 753 480 222 702

SOUTH CAROLINA |-Sacks-| TFL/Yds No-Yards 8.0-24 2.0-12 2.5-7 .

3.0-8 .

13.0-50 6.0-37 1.0-1 .

1.5-3 .

1.0-2 1.0-2 4.0-6 .

4.5-11 2.0-3 5.0-41 3.0-38 2.5-6 .

1.0-8 1.0-8 3.0-18 2.0-16 . .

3.5-19 3.0-18 2.0-7 .

1.0-8 .

1.5-2 . . .

3.0-15 2.0-14 1.0-7 1.0-7 . .

1.0-12 1.0-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63-255 24-167 62-236 26-161

|---Pass Def---| Int-Yds BrUp QBH 3-52 1 4 . .

2 .

4 . .

5 2 1-8 8 . .

4 .

1-0 12 .

2-1 1 1 . .

3 .

3 3 .

2 9 .

1 2 . .

2 . . . . . . .

3 .

2-10 2 . . .

1 . . .

1-0 1 1 . . . . . . . .

2 . . . .

1 .

2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-138 48 32 11-123 45 21

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3-73 . . .

1 . . .

1 1-0 . . . . . . . .

1-0 . . .

1 . .

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-0 .

1 .

1 . . . . . . .

1-0 . . . . . . . . . . .

1-24 . .

2-0 . .

1-0 . . .

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11-97 9 2 3-0 5 .

Saf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2017 Defensive Statistics

GAMECOCK FOOTBALL TOTAL TACKLES Skai Moore T.J. Brunson Chris Lammons D.J. Wonnum Rashad Fenton D.J. Smith Jamyest Williams JaMarcus King Keir Thomas Taylor Stallworth Dante Sawyer Ulric Jones Aaron Sterling Sherrod Greene Daniel Fennell Javon Kinlaw Steven Montac Kobe Smith Eldridge Thompson Bryson Allen-Williams Antoine Wilder Shameik Blackshear A.J. Turner Brad Johnson Javon Charleston Keisean Nixon Jake Bentley Shi Smith Hayden Hurst Mon Denson Parker White Alexander Woznick Jacob August Bryan Edwards

UA-A 59-29 44-31 54-16 29-23 42-6 33-13 32-6 32-6 17-20 14-15 19-10 14-12 11-11 18-4 15-6 11-7 13-5 5-7 8-2 5-5 7-0 4-2 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-0 1-1 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0

TOT NCSU 88 2-6 75 7-9 70 4-4 52 3-5 48 5-1 46 6-1 38 2-0 38 6-1 37 2-3 29 1-7 29 3-4 26 1-2 22 0-2 22 1-1 21 1-1 18 18 12 1-0 10 1-0 10 2-3 7 6 DNP 5 0-1 5 DNP 5 4 DNP 2 2 2 0-1 2 1 1 1 1 -

MIZ 5-2 5-1 5-1 2-1 2-0 3-1 5-1 3-1 1-1 2-1 2-1 2-0 1-0 1-1 0-1 DNP 2-1 DNP DNP DNP -

UK 6-1 4-8 5-2 5-2 3-3 3-1 2-1 1-4 0-3 4-2 0-1 1-1 3-0 3-0 1-0 DNP 1-0 1-1 DNP DNP 1-0 -

LT A&M 8-4 4-2 7-1 3-1 5-0 4-3 0-3 2-1 4-0 7-0 2-1 6-2 2-2 9-1 1-1 3-0 0-1 1-0 3-0 2-1 DNP 1-0 2-0 3-0 0-1 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-0 DNP 0-1 1-1 1-0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 DNP DNP -

ARK 2-0 2-1 4-0 4-0 4-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 1-3 1-0 2-0 2-0 3-1 1-2 2-0 0-1 2-0 DNP 1-0 1-0 2-0 1-0 1-0 -

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UT VU 5-4 4-2 3-4 3-0 3-0 8-2 6-0 0-1 3-0 4-0 2-2 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 6-1 1-0 2-1 1-1 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-2 2-1 0-1 1-1 1-0 DNP 1-2 0-2 1-0 0-2 0-2 DNP DNP 2-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 2-0 0-1 DNP DNP -

UGA 5-5 3-4 5-2 2-7 4-3 4-2 2-1 1-1 2-5 1-1 3-3 2-5 1-3 DNP 0-1 2-1 2-4 0-1 DNP DNP 0-1 1-0 DNP 1-0

UF WOF 1-0 5-0 1-1 2-0 3-1 4-0 1-0 2-1 5-1 0-1 DNP 1-1 5-0 DNP 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 2-1 1-0 5-0 4-0 3-1 0-1 2-0 0-1 2-0 DNP DNP 3-0 1-0 0-1 2-0 2-0 0-1 1-0 DNP DNP 1-0 -

CU 12-3 4-1 4-1 2-2 4-0 3-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 4-1 6-0 2-0 2-0 DNP DNP 3-0 1-1 1-0 1-0 DNP DNP -

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Score Downs

SOUTH CAROLINA

Rushing

Passing

Total Offense

Punts

Fumbles Penalties KO Ret. Punt Ret. Int. Ret.

3rd

Time of

No-Yds-TD

C-A-I-Yds-TD

Play-Yds-TD

No-Avg

No-Lost

No-Yds

No-Yds

No-Yds

No-Yds

Dns

Poss

35-89-2

45-64-0-415-2

99-504-4

4-.49.0

2-2

8-65

5-286

3-40

1-0

9-20

36:41

NC State

28

29

SC

35

12

21-31-1

17-29-1-215-3

50-246-4

6-46.7

0-0

6-45

6-388

3-26

0-0

5-12

23:19

SC

31

20

40-172-2

18-28-0-187-1

68-359-3

5-42.2

0-0

4-29

2-120

0-0

2-1

8-15

37:36

Missouri

13

21

37-178-0

14-32-2-245-1

69-423-1

4-43.8

1-1

4-24

2-47

1-4

0-0

5-14

22:24

Kentucky

23

20

47-184-2

16-26-1-169-0

73-353-2

4-44.5

1-1

4-10

1-16

0-0

2-4

9-16

36:49

SC

13

14

20-54-0

24-37-2-304-2

57-358-2

3-40.7

0-0

7-45

6-53

2-14

1-17

3-12

23:11

La. Tech

16

17

28-80-0

23-33-1-281-1

61-361-1

2-43.5

0-0

3-18

2-50

0-0

1-19

6-13

30:52

SC

17

23

32-143-1

22-35-1-295-1

67-438-2

2-40.5

3-1

1-15

2-27

1-10

1-0

8-14

29:08

SC

17

14

23-26-0

17-30-0-256-2

56-279-2

7-44.3

1-1

2-10

3-72

1-3

0-0

2-13

25:53

Texas A&M

24

20

49-237-3

19-27-0-159-0

76-396-3

8-40.5

2-1

5-47

2-10

1-(-1)

0-0

7-16

34:07

Arkansas

22

19

32-106-1

20-37-2-224-2

69-330-3

5-35.0

2-2

4-25

2-51

0-0

0-0

6-14

30:25

SC

48

19

36-159-0

16-31-0-199-3

67-358-3

2-49.5

1-0

3-25

1-28

1-5

2-79

4-13

29:35

SC

15

19

40-194-1

15-24-0-129-0

64-323-1

4-40.0

0-0

8-59

1-24

4-49

0-0

5-13

32:42

Tennessee

9

16

39-120-0

11-19-0-133-0

58-253-0

6-52.3

2-0

7-40

1-21

1-10

0-0

3-13

27:18

Vanderbilt

27

27

23-107-0

27-49-1-333-4

72-440-4

4-34.5

2-0

10-100

2-52

3-21

0-0

8-15

29:24

SC

34

26

37-212-3

19-29-0-174-1

66-386-4

3-48.0

0-0

7-50

1-23

0-0

1-10

7-14

30:36

SC

10

14

17-43-0

21-36-2-227-1

53-270-1

3-40.0

0-0

2-15

1-13

0-0

0-0

4-12

21:38

Georgia

24

26

53-242-1

16-22-0-196-2

75-438-3

3-46.7

1-1

5-55

0-0

1-(-3)

2-17

8-13

38:22

Florida

20

12

22-78-2

17-39-1-223-0

61-301-2

8-43.2

3-2

10-56

0-0

1-0

3-71

2-15

24:19

SC

28

24

47-220-4

19-29-3-249-0

76-469-4

4-37.8

1-1

3-26

1-21

4-34

1-0

5-13

35:41

Wofford

10

14

41-155-1

5-9-2-72-0

50-227-1

1-41.0

2-1

3-21

3-44

0-0

0-0

4-9

26:28

SC

31

23

38-195-3

22-28-0-194-1

66-389-4

1-35.0

0-0

3-31

2-43

0-0

2-9

6-11

33:32

Clemson

34

27

45-184-2

25-38-2-285-2

83-469-4

3-44.3

1-0

2-25

2-67

0-0

2-12

7-16

35:26

SC

10

10

25-81-0

16-29-2-126-1

54-207-1

7-52.7

1-0

9-76

5-103

1-(-3)

2-22

6-15

24:34

2017 South Carolina Game-by-Game Starters South Carolina Offense POS. WR WR WR TE LT LG OC RG RT QB TB

NCSU MIZZOU Samuel Samuel Edwards Edwards August (TE) S. Smith Hurst Hurst Young Young Stanley Stanley Knott Knott Helms Helms Bailey Bailey Bentley Bentley Dowdle Dowdle

UK Samuel Edwards S. Smith Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Bailey Bentley Dowdle

LA TECH O. Smith Edwards August (TE) Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Young Bentley T. Williams

TAMU O. Smith Edwards S. Smith Hurst Daley Hutcherson Knott Stanley Young Bentley T. Williams

POS. DE DT DT DE LB LB LB CB S S CB NIK

NCSU Sawyer Stallworth Jones Wonnum Brunson Allen-Williams Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton -

UK Thomas Stallworth Sawyer Wonnum Brunson Allen-Williams Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton -

LA TECH Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton J. Williams

TAMU Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton J. Williams

ARK O. Smith Edwards Crosby (TE) Hurst Daley Hutcherson Knott Stanley Park Bentley Turner

TENN O. Smith Edwards August (TE) Hurst Daley Hutcherson Knott Stanley Camper Bentley Dowdle

VANDY O. Smith Edwards S. Smith Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Bailey Bentley Turner

UGA O. Smith Edwards S. Smith Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Bailey Bentley Turner

FLORIDA O. Smith Edwards S. Smith Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Bailey Bentley Turner

WOFF O. Smith Edwards S. Smith Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Bailey Bentley Turner

CLEMSON O. Smith Edwards R. Davis Hurst Daley Stanley Knott Helms Bailey Bentley Turner

UGA Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Fennell Moore King D.J. Smith Montac Lammons -

FLORIDA Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Moore King Montac Lammons Fenton J. Williams

WOFF Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Wilder Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton -

CLEMSON Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Greene Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton -

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MIZZOU Sawyer Stallworth Wonnum Brunson Allen-Williams Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton J. Williams

ARK Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Greene Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton -

TENN Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton J. Williams

VANDY Thomas Stallworth J. Kinlaw Wonnum Brunson Moore King D.J. Smith Lammons Fenton J. Williams

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2017 Individual Statistics

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Individual Rushing (Att-Yds/TD) PLAYER TOT A.J. Turner 92-517/3 Ty’Son Williams 92-460/1 Rico Dowdle 60-206/1 Mon Denson 40-148/2 Jake Bentley 67-86/6 Caleb Kinlaw 4-47/0 Hayden Hurst 7-36/1 Deebo Samuel 2-30/1 Bryan Edwards 4-19/0 Randrecous Davis 2-6/0 TEAM 9-(-28)/0

NCSU

MIZZOU

1-2/0 12-27/1 5-1/0 DNP 1-5/0 DNP 2-(-4)/0

5-16/0 14-78/0 14-48/0 4-5/0 1-2/1 1-25/1 1-(-2)/0

UK

LA TECH TAMU

ARK

5-12/0 3-10/0 1-0/0 5-20/0 13-95/1 14-73/0 8-35/0 8-23/0 9-32/0 2-(-4)/0 11-61/0 8-25/0 7-19/0 5-16/0 9-(-46)/0 1--5/0 2-12/0 DNP DNP DNP 1-11/0 1-1/0 1-(-11)/0 DNP DNP

TENN

VANDY

14-86/1 11-47/0 4-19/0 4-14/0 6-24/0 1-4/0 DNP -

15-121/1 8-35/0 22-136/0 8-13/0 3-8/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 4-25/0 3-9/0 13-61/2 6-47/2 3-(-9)/0 8-14/2 1-6/0 1-11/0 DNP DNP DNP 1-5/0 1-2/0 DNP 2-(-5)/0 DNP 2-(-4)/0

UGA

FLORIDA

WOFF CLEMSON

11-69/1 8-58/0 DNP 5-8/0 8-11/2 4-47/0 1-1/0 DNP 1-1/0 DNP

2-10/0 13-53/0 DNP 3-6/0 5-9/0 DNP 1-5/0 1-(-2)/0

Individual Passing (Cmp-Att-Int-Yds-TD) N.C. State Missouri Kentucky Louisiana Tech Texas A&M Arkansas Tennessee Vanderbilt Georgia Florida Wofford Clemson

BENTLEY 17-29-1-215-3 18-28-0-187-1 24-36-2-304-2 22-34-1-295-1 17-30-0-256-2 16-31-0-199-3 15-24-0-194-0 19-29-0-174-1 21-35-2-227-1 19-29-3-249-0 22-28-0-194-1 16-29-2-126-1

HURST 0-1-0-0-0 -

Individual Receiving (Rec-Yds/TD) PLAYER TOT Bryan Edwards 59-705/4 Hayden Hurst 41-518/2 Shi Smith 26-350/2 OrTre Smith 30-326/3 Deebo Samuel 15-250/3 A.J. Turner 18-117/0 Rico Dowdle 8-96/1 Jacob August 6-68/0 Ty’Son Williams 11-36/1 Randrecous Davis 3-32/0 Chad Terrell 3-20/0 Chavis Dawkins 2-18/0 K.C. Crosby 2-11/0 Mon Denson 1-4/0 Kiel Pollard 1-4/0

NCSU

MIZZOU

5-55/0 1--2/0 3-23/0 5-83/2 2-51/1 1-5/0 DNP -

5-35/0 3-69/1 4-22/0 5-45/0 1-16/0 -

UK

LA TECH TAMU

5-57/0 6-122/0 4-39/0 3-39/0 1-25/0 1-14/0 1-9/1 2-36/1 5-122/1 DNP 1-6/0 3-23/0 3-25/0 1-4/0 1-14/0 2-7/0 2-14/0 1-9/0 2-23/0 1-5/0 1-6/0 -

4-68/0 6-76/0 3-86/1 3-28/1 DNP 1--2/0 -

ARK

TENN

VANDY

UGA

FLORIDA

WOFF

CLEMSON

2-20/1 2-76/1 2-16/0 3-40/0 DNP 2-14/0 1-0/0 1-19/0 1-3/1 2-11/0 -

6-63/0 1-4/0 3-40/0 DNP 1-0/0 2-9/0 1-9/0 DNP 1-4/0

2-15/0 4-31/0 5-76/1 3-35/0 DNP 4-24/0 DNP 1--7/0 DNP DNP -

7-62/1 7-93/0 2-28/0 3-36/0 DNP 1-5/0 DNP 1-3/0 DNP DNP DNP -

3-48/0 5-59/0 1-26/0 5-60/0 DNP 3-36/0 DNP 1-11/0 DNP 1-9/0 DNP -

8-90/1 3-10/0 3-30/0 4-30/0 DNP 1-6/0 DNP 1-15/0 1-9/0 DNP 1-4/0 -

6-70/1 3-28/0 DNP 3-12/0 DNP 2-3/0 DNP 2-13/0 DNP DNP -

Game-by-Game Leaders Opponent N.C. State Missouri Kentucky Lousiana Tech Texas A&M Arkansas Tennessee Vanderbilt Georgia Florida Wofford Clemson

Rushing Dowdle 12-27/1 T. Williams 14-79/0 Dowdle 8-23/0 T. Williams 13-95/1 T. Williams 14-77/0 Dowdle 11-61/0 Turner 14-86/1 Turner 15-121/1 Turner 8-35/0 Turner 22-136/0 Turner 11-69/1 T. Williams 13-53/0

Passing Bentley 17-29-1-215-3 Bentley 18-28-0-187-1 Bentley 24-36-2-304-2 Bentley 22-34-1-295-1 Bentley 17-30-0-256-2 Bentley 16-31-0-199-3 Bentley 15-24-0-129-0 Bentley 19-29-0-174-1 Bentley 21-35-2-227-1 Bentley 19-29-3-249-0 Bentley 22-28-0-194-1 Bentley 16-29-2-126-1

Receiving (No.) Samuel 5-83-2/Edwards 5-55-0 Samuel 5-45-0/Edwards 5-35-0 Samuel 5-122-1/Edwards 5-57-0 Edwards 6-122-0 Hurst 6-76-0 O. Smith 3-40-0 Edwards 6-63-0 S. Smith 5-76-1 Hurst 7-93-0/Edwards 7-62-1 O. Smith 5-60-0/Hurst 5-59-0 Edwards 8-90-1 Edwards 6-70-1

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Receiving (Yds.) Samuel 5-83-2 Samuel 5-45-0 Samuel 5-122-1 Edwards 6-122-0 S. Smith 3-86-1 Hurst 2-76-1 Edwards 6-63-0 S. Smith 5-76-1 Hurst 7-93-0 O. Smith 5-60-0 Edwards 8-90-1 Edwards 6-70-1

Tackles Brunson 7-9-16 Moore 5-2-7 Brunson 4-8-12 Moore 8-4-12 J. Williams 9-1-10 Five tied with 4 Moore 5-4-9 Lammons 8-2-10 Moore 5-5-10 Fenton 5-1-6 Fennell/Moore 5-0-5 Moore 12-3-15

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South Carolina N.C. State Dowdle 34-yard pass from Bentley Samuel 6-yard pass from Bentley Samuel 39-yard pass from Bentley Dowdle 7-yard run Missouri Samuel 25-yard run Hurst 39-yard pass from Bentley Woznick 32-yard field goal Hurst 2-yard run

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Plays 14 8 3 2

Yards 75 40 51 13

TOP 5:51 3:18 1:25 1:16

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Kentucky Samuel 68-yard pass from Bentley O. Smith 9-yard pass from Bentley

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Louisiana Tech O. Smith 28-yard pass from Bentley T. Williams 35-yard run White 31-yard field goal

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Texas A&M S. Smith 45-yard pass from Bentley White 29-yard field goal O. Smith 13-yard pass from Bentley

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Arkansas White 33-yard field goal Hurst 62-yard pass from Bentley Edwards 18-yard pass from Bentley White 29-yard field goal T. Williams 3-yard pass from Bentley

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1:27 0:45 1:54 3:49 5:37

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Tennessee White 47-yard field goal Turner 20-yard run White 21-yard field goal White 36-yard field goal

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6 12 16 8

30 95 72 28

3:06 6:28 9:10 3:12

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Vanderbilt Bentley 19-yard run Turner 1-yard run S. Smith 36-yard pass from Bentley White 44-yard field goal Bentley 11-yard run White 39-yard field goal

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75 64 75 8 72 43

1:41 3:38 1:57 2:15 5:01 4:23

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Georgia Edwards 12-yard pass from Bentley White 25-yard field goal

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10 13

75 68

3:14 5:52

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Florida Bentley 4-yard run Denson 24-yard run Denson 12-yard run Bentley 7-yard run

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7 6 8 6

74 75 75 53

2:51 2:06 4:07 2:31

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Wofford Bentley 1-yard run Edwards 23-yard pass from Bentley Bentley 1-yard run White 27-yard field goal Turner 2-yard run

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Clemson White 40-yard field goal Edwards 38-yard pass from Bentley

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N.C. State Finley 6-yard run Hines 2-yard run Meyers 4-yard pass from Finley Samuels 1-yard pass from Finley

Qtr 1 1 2 4

Plays 14 9 10 9

Yards 75 75 79 46

TOP 5:51 3:07 1:38 3:33

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Missouri McCann 43-yard field goal Reese 61-yard pass from Lock McCann 22-yard field goal

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14 1 9

54 61 73

3:51 0:11 2:04

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Kentucky Snell 5-yard run Snell 1-yard run MacGinnis 27-yard field goal MacGinnis 44-yard field goal MacGinnis 21-yard field goal

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13 11 12 6 9

75 67 42 49 77

6:33 5:32 5:29 3:23 4:19

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Louisiana Tech Barnes 33-yard field goal Barnes 52-yard field goal Veal 3-yard pass from Smith Barnes 25-yard field goal

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14 4 12 10

64 7 75 84

7:15 1:43 6:06 3:57

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Texas A&M Williams 1-yard run LaCamera 46-yard field goal Ford 7-yard run Ford 17-yard run

2 3 4 4

10 12 7 5

55 55 55 46

4:33 5:01 2:26 2:12

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Arkansas Limpert 48-yard field goal Jones 5-yard pass from Allen Williams 4-yard run Nance 34-yard pass from Kelley

1 2 4 4

8 12 10 5

45 75 75 58

3:15 5:49 4:11 1:53

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Tennessee Cimaglia 29-yard field goal Cimaglia 33-yard field goal Cimaglia 24-yard field goal

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7 14 11

46 80 51

3:33 6:32 4:41

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Vanderbilt Blasingame 9-yard pass from Shurmur Duncan 8-yard pass from Shurmur Lipscomb 47-yard pass from Shurmur Duncan 4-yard pass from Shurmur

1 2 3 4

6 6 3 14

75 54 70 77

2:54 1:45 1:28 4:52

TD TD TD TD

Georgia Michel 8-yard run Wims 10-yard pass from Frohm Hardman 20-yard pass from Frohm Blankenship 20-yard field goal

1 2 3 4

11 10 10 15

69 75 75 65

5:30 4:40 5:32 7:32

TD TD TD FG

Florida Pineiro 29-yard field goal Pineiro 37-yard field goal Perine 18-yard run Thompson 1-yard run

2 2 2 4

5 7 7 4

26 46 75 70

1:42 1:58 2:22 1:13

FG FG TD TD

Wofford Carter 32-yard field goal Morgan 1-yard run

1 3

14 10

79 75

7:22 5:37

FG TD

Clemson Feaster 1-yard run Renfrow 4-yard pass from Bryant Renfrow 61-yard pass from Bryant Etienne 5-yard run

2 2 3 3

9 10 1 13

80 79 61 69

2:46 4:51 0:21 6:09

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Opponent Missouri Missouri Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Texas A&M Arkansas Tennessee Tennessee Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Georgia Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Wofford Wofford Wofford

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Play Result Drive Result TD TD First Down TD TD TD First Down FG First Down TD First Down TD First Down FG TD TD TD TD First Down TD First Down Miss FG First Down TD First Down FG First Down TD First Down TD TD TD First Down TD First Down TD First Down TD First Down FG First Down Final

Kick Returns (30+ yards) Yds 97 97 31

Returner Samuel Samuel Fenton

Opponent N.C. State Missouri Texas A&M

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Punt Returns (20+ yards) Yds 26 21 22

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Connection Bentley-Dowdle Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Samuel Bentley-Hurst Bentley-Hurst Bentley-Samuel Bentley-Samuel Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Edwards Bentley-O. Smith Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Hurst Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-Hurst Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Edwards Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-Hurst Bentley-O. Smith Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-Hurst Bentley-Hurst Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-Hurst Bentley-Hurst Bentley-S. Smith Bentley-O. Smith Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Edwards Bentley-Edwards

Opponent Qtr N.C. State 1 N.C. State 2 N.C. State 3 Missouri 3 Missouri 3 Kentucky 1 Kentucky 2 Kentucky 4 Kentucky 4 Louisiana Tech 3 Louisiana Tech 4 Louisiana Tech 4 Louisiana Tech 4 Texas A&M 2 Texas A&M 2 Texas A&M 2 Texas A&M 2 Texas A&M 2 Texas A&M 3 Arkansas 2 Arkansas 2 Vanderbilt 1 Vanderbilt 2 Georgia 1 Georgia 2 Georgia 3 Georgia 4 Florida 1 Florida 1 Florida 1 Florida 3 Wofford 1 Wofford 2 Clemson 4

Play Result Drive Result TD TD First Down TD TD TD TD TD First Down FG TD TD First Down Punt First Down TD First Down TD First Down Fumble First Down TD First Down TD First Down FG First Down TD TD TD First Down FG First Down Fumble First Down Fumble First Down TD TD TD First Down Miss FG First Down TD TD TD First Down TD First Down Punt First Down FG First Down Downs First Down TD First Down TD First Down TD First Down INT First Down Punt TD TD TD TD

INT/Fumble Returns (20+ yards) Yds 34 73 45 24 22

Returner Moore Brunson Nixon Turner Nixon

Opponent Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Florida Clemson

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Special Teams/Defensive Scores Yds 97 97 34 73 45

Player Samuel Samuel Moore Brunson Nixon

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Carolina Team Game Highs Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes

47 220 5.7 4 37 24 304 8.6 3

Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By Punts

76 469 6.5 48 7 26 9 76 4 2 7

Punting Avg 52.7 Long Punt 73 Punts inside 20 2 Long Punt Return 26

vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) vs Arkansas (Oct 07, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs Louisiana Tech (Sep 23, 2017) vs Arkansas (Oct 07, 2017) at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) 4 times at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) at Missouri (Sep 09, 2017) vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017)

Carolina Individual Game Highs Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes

22 A.J. Turner vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) 136 A.J. Turner vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) 2 Jake Bentley vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) Jake Bentley vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Mon Denson vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Jake Bentley vs Wofford (Nov 18, 2017) Long Rush 35 Ty’Son Williams vs Louisiana Tech (Sep 23, 2017) Pass attempts 36 Jake Bentley vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Pass completions 24 Jake Bentley vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Yards Passing 304 Jake Bentley vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) TD Passes 3 Jake Bentley vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Jake Bentley vs Arkansas (Oct 07, 2017) Long Pass 68 Jake Bentley vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Receptions 8 Bryan Edwards vs Wofford (Nov 18, 2017) Yards Receiving 122 Deebo Samuel vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Bryan Edwards vs Louisiana Tech (Sep 23, 2017) TD Receptions 2 Deebo Samuel vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Long Reception 68 Deebo Samuel vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Field Goals 3 Parker White at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) Long Field Goal 47 Parker White at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) Punts 7 Joseph Charlton at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) Joseph Charlton vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) Punting Avg 52.7 Joseph Charlton vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) Long Punt 73 Joseph Charlton at Missouri (Sep 09, 2017) Punts inside 20 2 Joseph Charlton vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) Long Punt Return 26 Chris Lammons vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Long Kickoff Return 97 Deebo Samuel vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Deebo Samuel at Missouri (Sep 09, 2017) Tackles 16 T.J. Brunson vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Sacks 2.0 D.J. Wonnum at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) Tackles For Loss 3.0 D.J. Wonnum vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Interceptions 1 12 times

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Opponent Team Game Highs Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties

53 242 4.8 3 64 45 415 8.9 4 99 504 6.1 34 7 29 10

Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By Punts

100 4 3 8

Punting Avg 53.8 Long Punt 72 Punts inside 20 4 Long Punt Return 29

at Georgia (Nov 04, 2017) at Georgia (Nov 04, 2017) at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) at Georgia (Nov 04, 2017) vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) at Missouri (Sep 09, 2017) vs Clemson (Nov 25, 2017) at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) vs Arkansas (Oct 07, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) at Missouri (Sep 09, 2017) at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017)

Opponent Individual Game Highs Rushes Yards Rushing

32 Benny Snell, vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) 102 Benny Snell, vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Nick Chubb, at Georgia (Nov 04, 2017) TD Rushes 2 Benny Snell, vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Keith Ford, at Texas A&M (Set 30, 2017) Long Rush 54 Stephen Johnson, vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Pass attempts 64 Ryan Finley, vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Pass completions 45 Ryan Finley, vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Yards Passing 415 Ryan Finley, vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) TD Passes 4 Kyle Shurmur, vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) Long Pass 63 Feleipe Franks, vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Receptions 15 Jaylen Samuels, vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Yards Receiving 128 Kalija Lipscomb, vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) TD Receptions 2 C.J. Duncan, vs Vanderbilt (Oct 28, 2017) Hunter Renfrow, vs. Clemson (Nov. 25, 2017) Long Reception 63 Moral Stephens, vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Field Goals 3 Austin MacGinnis, vs Kentucky (Sep 16, 2017) Jonathan Barnes, vs Louisiana Tech (Sep 23, 2017) Brent Cimaglia, at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) Long Field Goal 52 Jonathan Barnes, vs Louisiana Tech (Sep 23, 2017) Punts 8 Shane Tripucka, at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) Johnny Townsend, vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Punting Avg 53.8 Corey Fatony, at Missouri (Sep 09, 2017) Long Punt 72 Trevor Daniel, at Tennessee (Oct 14, 2017) Punts inside 20 4 Johnny Townsend, vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Long Punt Return 29 Nyheim Hines, vs NC State (Sep 02, 2017) Long Kickoff Return 42 De’Vion Warren, vs Arkansas (Oct 07, 2017) Tackles 12 De’Jon Harris, vs Arkansas (Oct 07, 2017) David Reese, vs Florida (Nov 11, 2017) Sacks 2.0 Otaro Alaka, at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) Landis Durham, at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) Tackles For Loss 5.0 Otaro Alaka, at Texas A&M (Sep 30, 2017) Interceptions 1 11 players tied

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SHUT OUT AN OPPONENT: 34-0, vs NC State (8/28/08) WAS SHUT OUT: 18-0, vs. Georgia (9/9/06) SCORED ON A SAFETY: vs UCF (9/26/15) ALLOWED A SAFETY: at Mississippi State (10/15/11) FORCED 4+ TURNOVERS: 4, vs. Arkansas (10/7/17) FORCED 5+ TURNOVERS: 5, vs. Vanderbilt (10/17/15) FORCED 6+ TURNOVERS: 6, vs. Clemson (11/30/13) RETURNED A KICKOFF FOR A TD: Deebo Samuel, 97 yards vs.

Missouri (9/9/17) ALLOWED KICK RET. FOR A TD: Detrez Newsome, 93 yards vs. Western Carolina (11/19/16)

HAD LESS THAN 50 YDS RUSHING: HAD A PLAYER PASS FOR 350+ YDS: HAD A PLAYER CATCH 3+ TDs: 3, Alshon Jeffery vs. Kentucky (10/10/09) 43, vs. Georgia (11/4/17) 390, Jake Bentley, vs USF (12/29/16) HAD A PLAYER PASS FOR 400+ YDS: HAD A PLAYER CATCH 4+ TDs: 5, Sidney Rice vs. Fla. Atlantic (9/23/06) 402, Dylan Thompson, at Auburn (10/25/14) HAD A PLAYER CATCH 5+ TDs: HAD A PLAYER PASS FOR 450+ YDS: 5, Sidney Rice vs. Fla. Atlantic (9/23/06) 473, Steve Taneyhill vs. Mississippi State HAD A PLAYER ACCOUNT FOR 4+ TDs: (10/14/95) 4, 233, Pharoh Cooper, vs. Tennessee HAD A PLAYER COMP. 30+ PASSES: (11/1/14) 32, Jake Bentley vs USF (12/29/16) HAD A PLAYER KICK 4 FGs: 4, Elliott Fry vs. Vanderbilt (10/17/15) HAD A PLAYER ATT. 40+ PASSES: 43, Jake Bentley vs USF (12/29/16) HAD A PLAYER KICK 5+ FGs: 5, Spencer Lanning at Georgia (9/12/09) HAD A PLAYER ATT. 50+ PASSES: 50, Dylan Thompson, at Auburn HAD A PLAYER WITH 2 INTs: (10/25/14) 2, T.J. Holloman vs. UCF (9/26/15) HAD A PLAYER RUSH FOR 150+ YDS: HAD A PLAYER WITH 3 INTs: 226, Rico Dowdle vs. Western Carolina 3, Patrick Hinton vs. NC State (10/29/88) (11/19/16) HAD A PLAYER RUSH FOR 200+ YDS: 226, Rico Dowdle vs. Western Carolina (11/19/16) HAD A PLAYER RUSH FOR 250+ YDS: 278, Brandon Bennett vs. East Tennessee State (10/5/91)

ALLOWED 2 KICK RET. FOR TDs: Darrius Sims at Vanderbilt, 91 and 100 yards (9/20/14)

HAD TWO PLAYERS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDS: Mike Davis (111) and David Williams (110) vs. Furman (10/18/14)

RETURNED A PUNT FOR A TD: Ace Sanders, 63 yards vs. Michigan (1/1/13)

HAD A PLAYER WITH 150+ YARDS RECEIVING: 190, Deebo Samuel, vs USF (12/29/16)

ALLOWED A PUNT RET. FOR A TD: Lito Sheppard, Florida, 57 yards (11/11/00)

HAD A PLAYER WITH 200+ YARDS RECEIVING: 233, Pharoh Cooper, vs. Tennessee (11/1/14)

RETURNED AN INT FOR A TD: Keisean Nixon, Arkansas, 45 yards (10/7/17) ALLOWED AN INT FOR A TD: Tajee Fullwood, 47 yards, USF (12/29/16) RETURNED A FUMBLE FOR A TD: T.J. Brunson, 73 yards, Arkansas (10/7/17)

HAD TWO PLAYERS WITH 100 YARDS RECEIVING: Pharoh Cooper (191) and Jerell Adams (105), vs Citadel (11/21/15) HAD TWO PLAYERS WITH 10+ RECEPTIONS: Bruce Ellington (10) and Mike Davis (10), at Missouri (10/26/13)

ALLOWED FUMBLE RET. FOR A TD: HAD A PLAYER WITH 500+ YARDS Jason LeDoux, LSU, 15 yards (10/18/03) TOTAL OFFENSE: 512, Steve Taneyhill vs. Mississippi State HAD A DEFENSIVE PLAYER SCORE (10/14/95) TWO TOUCHDOWNS IN A GAME: Melvin Ingram at Georgia, 68-yard fake HAD A PLAYER RUSH AND PASS punt & 5-yard fumble recovery (9/10/11) FOR 100 YARDS EACH: Lorenzo Nuñez, vs. UCF, 123 rush, 184 SCORED THREE DEFENSIVE pass (09/26/15) TOUCHDOWNS IN A GAME: vs. Arkansas (10/7/17) HAD A PLAYER SCORE 4+ TDs: 5, Sidney Rice vs. FAU (9/23/06) HAD A PLAYER RUSH, PASS AND RECEIVE A TD IN A GAME: Pharoh HAD A PLAYER PASS FOR 4 TDs: Cooper, vs. Tennessee (11/1/14) 5, Dylan Thompson, at Auburn (10/25/14) RAN A FAKE PUNT FOR A TD: Melvin Ingram, 68 yards at Georgia (9/10/11)

HAD A PLAYER PASS FOR 5 TDs: 5, Dylan Thompson, at Auburn (10/25/14)

HAD A PLAYER RUSH FOR 3 TDs: HAD A PLAYER PASS FOR 300+ YDS: 3, Mike Davis at Kentucky (10/4/14) 304, Jake Bentley, vs Kentucky (9/16/17)

HAD 300+ YARDS RUSHING: 422, vs. Western Caroilna (11/19/16) HAD 600+ TOTAL NET YARDS: 625, vs. Tennessee (11/1/14) HAD A 50+ YARD RUN: 75, A.J. Turner vs. Texas A&M (10/1/16) HAD A 50+ YARD RECEPTION: 62, Jake Bentley to Hayden Hurst, vs.

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LESS THAN 50 YARDS RUSHING: 26, vs UCF (9/26/15) 200+ YARDS RUSHING: 242, vs. Georgia (11/4/17) BLOCKED A FIELD GOAL ATT.: 300+ YARDS RUSHING: Javon Kinlaw at Missouri (9/9/17) 326, vs. Georgia (10/9/16) LESS THAN 100 YARDS PASSING: RETURNED A BLOCKED FIELD 72, vs. Wofford (11/18/17) GOAL ATTEMPT FOR A TD: 400+ YARDS PASSING: Captain Munnerlyn at Kentucky, 81 415, vs. North Carolina State (9/2/17) yards, (10/11/08) LESS THAN 200 TOTAL NET YARDS: 183, at Florida (10/20/12) BLOCKED A PAT: 500+ TOTAL NET YARDS: D.J. Wonnum vs. Vanderbilt (10/28/17) 504, vs. North Carolina State (9/2/17) 600+ TOTAL NET YARDS: RETURNED AN EXTRA POINT FOR 622, at Clemson (11/26/16) A DEFENSIVE PAT: INDIVIDUAL...

Victor Hampton at Florida (10/20/12) 350+ YARDS PASSING: BLOCKED A PUNT: 415, Ryan Finley, N.C. State (9/2/17) Carlton Heard at Florida (11/15/14) 400+ YARDS PASSING: 415, Ryan Finley, N.C. State (9/2/17) RETURNED A BLOCKED PUNT 150+ YARDS RUSHING: FOR A TD: 195, Nick Fitzgerald, Miss. State (9/10/16) Derek Watson vs Florida, 2 yds, (11/11/00) 200+ YARDS RUSHING: 246, Mark Ingram, at Alabama (10/17/09) BLOCKED A PUNT AND FIELD 250+ YARDS RUSHING: GOAL IN THE SAME GAME: 321, Darren McFadden, Arkansas at Florida (11/15/14) (11/3/07) 300+ YARDS RUSHING: HAD A PUNT BLOCKED: 321, Darren McFadden, Arkansas at Kentucky (9/29/12) (11/3/07) 200+ YARDS RECEIVING: HAD A FIELD GOAL BLOCKED: 217, Darvin Adams, Auburn (12/4/10) vs. Michigan (1/1/13) 50+ YARD RUN: 54, Stephen Johnson, Kentucky (9/16/17) HAD A PAT BLOCKED: 50+ YARD RECEPTION: vs. Kentucky (10/8/11) 61, Bryant to Renfrow, Clemson (11/25/17) MADE 4+ FIELD GOALS: ALLOWED PAT TO BE RETURNED 4, Aleem Sunanon, S. Alabama (11/22/14) FOR 2 POINTS: RUSHED FOR 4+ TOUCHDOWNS: Denzil Ware, vs. Kentucky (9/12/15) 4, Chad Jasmin, Clemson (11/21/03) PASSED FOR 4+ TOUCHDOWNS: MISSED A PAT: 6, DeShaun Watson, Clemson (11/26/16) vs. Kentucky (9/16/17) TWO PLAYERS WITH...

FAILED A PAT ATTEMPT: 100+ YARDS RUSHING: vs. Tennessee (10/14/17) vs Georgia, Sony Michel (133) and Nick Chubb (121), (10/9/16) MADE A 2-PT CONVERSION: Jake Bentley pass to Hayden Hurst, USF 100+ YARDS RECEIVING: (12/29/16) UCF, Mike Walker (105) & Brandon Marshall (102), (9/1/05) ATTEMPTED A 2-PT CONVERSION: vs USF (12/29/16) RECOVERED OWN ONSIDE KICK: at Auburn (10/25/14)

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SEC Team Statistics SCORING OFFENSE 1. Missouri 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. Auburn 5. Ole Miss 6. Mississippi State 7. Texas A&M 8. Arkansas 9. LSU 10. Kentucky 11. Vanderbilt 12. South Carolina 13. Florida 14. Tennessee

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RUSHING OFFENSE 1. Alabama 2. Georgia 3. Mississippi State 4. Auburn 5. LSU 6. Missouri 7. Kentucky 8. Arkansas 9. Texas A&M 10. Florida 11. Ole Miss 12. South Carolina 13. Tennessee 14. Vanderbilt

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TD 61 60 58 55 48 49 46 46 42 35 41 36 28 28 Att 531 591 579 598 521 452 466 462 475 400 370 379 413 348

XP 58 59 56 54 43 46 44 41 38 34 40 34 24 28

2XP DXP FG 0 0 16 1 0 16 1 0 16 0 0 21 2 0 19 1 0 13 0 0 17 2 0 8 1 0 15 1 0 21 0 0 3 0 0 13 0 0 17 0 0 14

Yds 3184 3426 2995 2966 2529 2395 2037 2021 1908 1720 1607 1527 1409 1286

Avg 6.0 5.8 5.2 5.0 4.9 5.3 4.4 4.4 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.0 3.4 3.7

PASS OFFENSE 1. Ole Miss 2. Missouri 3. Vanderbilt 4. Texas A&M 5. Auburn 6. South Carolina 7. Arkansas 8. LSU 9. Alabama 10. Kentucky 11. Florida 12. Tennessee 13. Mississippi State 14. Georgia

G 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 13

Att Cmp Int Pct. 434 281 13 64.7 396 229 13 57.8 403 232 10 57.6 386 211 11 54.7 339 227 4 67.0 365 226 11 61.9 340 192 9 56.5 267 160 4 59.9 276 171 2 62.0 291 175 5 60.1 312 174 10 55.8 319 180 10 56.4 333 180 13 54.1 244 150 7 61.5

TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Missouri 2. Alabama 3. Ole Miss 4. Auburn 5. Georgia 6. Mississippi State 7. LSU 8. Texas A&M 9. Arkansas 10. Kentucky 11. Vanderbilt 12. South Carolina 13. Florida 14. Tennessee

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Rush 2395 3184 1607 2966 3426 2995 2529 1908 2021 2037 1286 1527 1720 1409

Pass 3743 2401 3941 2936 2211 2043 2416 2767 2465 2173 2923 2555 1975 2084

Plays 848 807 804 937 835 912 788 861 802 757 751 744 712 732

PASS EFFICIENCY 1. Missouri 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. Auburn 5. Ole Miss 6. LSU 7. Vanderbilt 8. Kentucky 9. Arkansas 10. South Carolina 11. Texas A&M 12. Tennessee 13. Mississippi State 14. Florida

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Att 396 276 244 339 434 267 403 291 340 365 386 319 333 312

Cmp 229 171 150 227 281 160 232 175 192 226 211 180 180 174

Pct 57.8 62.0 61.5 67.0 64.7 59.9 57.6 60.1 56.5 61.9 54.7 56.4 54.1 55.8

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TD 36 36 26 32 25 15 24 24 24 15 19 15 14 14

Yds Avg 3941 9.1 3743 9.5 2923 7.3 2767 7.2 2936 8.7 2555 7.0 2465 7.2 2416 9.0 2401 8.7 2173 7.5 1975 6.3 2084 6.5 2043 6.1 2211 9.1

SCORING DEFENSE 1. Alabama 2. Georgia 3. Auburn 4. LSU 5. Mississippi State 6. South Carolina 7. Florida 8. Kentucky 9. Texas A&M 10. Tennessee 11. Vanderbilt 12. Missouri 13. Ole Miss 14. Arkansas

G 12 13 13 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Yds/G 265.3 263.5 249.6 228.2 210.8 199.6 169.8 168.4 159.0 156.4 133.9 127.2 117.4 107.2

RUSHING DEFENSE 1. Alabama 2. Georgia 3. LSU 4. Mississippi State 5. Auburn 6. South Carolina 7. Florida 8. Kentucky 9. Missouri 10. Texas A&M 11. Arkansas 12. Vanderbilt 13. Ole Miss 14. Tennessee

G 12 13 12 12 13 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

TD Yds/G 28 328.4 43 311.9 27 243.6 18 230.6 20 225.8 16 212.9 18 205.4 15 201.3 23 200.1 10 181.1 10 179.5 11 173.7 17 170.2 21 170.1

PASS DEFENSE 1. Georgia 2. Tennessee 3. Alabama 4. Mississippi State 5. Auburn 6. LSU 7. Vanderbilt 8. Florida 9. Ole Miss 10. Texas A&M 11. South Carolina 12. Arkansas 13. Missouri 14. Kentucky

G 13 12 12 12 13 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 12

Att Cmp Int Pct. 369 203 10 55.0 279 154 5 55.2 357 195 15 54.6 282 146 9 51.8 393 216 6 55.0 350 185 11 52.9 328 191 7 58.2 270 148 14 54.8 345 199 8 57.7 364 215 10 59.1 395 238 12 60.3 346 205 8 59.2 412 246 12 59.7 406 265 11 65.3

Yds/G 511.5 465.4 462.3 454.0 433.6 419.8 412.1 389.6 373.8 350.8 350.8 340.2 335.9 291.1

TOTAL DEFENSE 1. Alabama 2. Georgia 3. Mississippi State 4. LSU 5. Auburn 6. Florida 7. South Carolina 8. Texas A&M 9. Vanderbilt 10. Tennessee 11. Missouri 12. Kentucky 13. Arkansas 14. Ole Miss

G 12 13 12 12 13 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Rush 1129 1464 1524 1517 1749 1693 1760 1975 2382 3015 1962 1946 2353 2949

Pass 1964 2058 2100 2223 2311 2149 2735 2689 2335 1940 3141 3162 2906 2570

Plays 766 791 691 749 886 670 846 846 807 834 891 816 815 895

Effic 166.5 161.1 160.3 156.8 156.3 151.5 135.6 130.8 129.5 129.2 124.6 116.4 114.6 113.1

PASS DEF EFF. 1. Alabama 2. Georgia 3. LSU 4. Auburn 5. Mississippi State 6. South Carolina 7. Tennessee 8. Vanderbilt 9. Florida 10. Missouri 11. Ole Miss 12. Texas A&M 13. Kentucky 14. Arkansas

G 12 13 12 13 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12

Att 357 369 350 393 282 395 279 328 270 412 345 364 406 346

Cmp 195 203 185 216 146 238 154 191 148 246 199 215 265 205

Int 15 10 11 6 9 12 5 7 14 12 8 10 11 8

Pts 472 469 454 447 394 385 373 345 337 309 295 289 243 238

Yards Avg/P TD 6138 7.2 58 5585 6.9 59 5548 6.9 47 5902 6.3 52 5637 6.8 57 5038 5.5 43 4945 6.3 40 4675 5.4 42 4486 5.6 42 4210 5.6 34 4209 5.6 41 4082 5.5 31 3695 5.2 25 3493 4.8 25 Int 13 2 7 4 13 4 10 5 9 11 11 10 13 10

Yds 3743 2401 2211 2936 3941 2416 2923 2173 2465 2555 2767 2084 2043 1975

TD 43 23 21 20 28 15 27 10 18 16 18 11 17 10

Avg 39.3 39.1 34.9 34.4 32.8 32.1 31.1 28.8 28.1 25.8 24.6 24.1 22.1 19.8

TD 16 19 27 25 31 29 36 43 44 45 48 46 51 56 Att 409 422 399 409 493 451 400 410 479 482 469 479 550 555

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2XP DXP FG 0 0 9 0 0 13 1 0 12 1 0 16 0 1 9 0 0 17 0 0 16 0 0 15 3 0 11 1 0 13 0 0 13 1 0 19 1 0 20 0 0 15

Yds 1129 1464 1517 1524 1749 1760 1693 1946 1962 1975 2353 2382 2949 3015

Avg 2.8 3.5 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.7 4.1 4.1 5.0 5.0 5.4 5.4

Saf 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

TD 8 6 16 17 10 14 16 21 26 17 28 30 29 29

Yds Avg 2058 5.6 1940 7.0 1964 5.5 2100 7.4 2311 5.9 2223 6.4 2335 7.1 2149 8.0 2570 7.4 2689 7.4 2735 6.9 2906 8.4 3141 7.6 3162 7.8

Pts 138 172 225 225 245 250 300 343 344 349 376 381 415 434

Avg 11.5 13.2 17.3 18.8 20.4 20.8 27.3 28.6 28.7 29.1 31.3 31.8 34.6 36.2

Yds/G 94.1 112.6 126.4 127.0 134.5 146.7 153.9 162.2 163.5 164.6 196.1 198.5 245.8 251.2 TD Yds/G 13 158.3 15 161.7 7 163.7 11 175.0 14 177.8 9 185.2 16 194.6 16 195.4 18 214.2 24 224.1 14 227.9 23 242.2 18 261.8 21 263.5

Yards Avg/P TD 3093 4.0 15 3522 4.5 19 3624 5.2 28 3740 5.0 25 4060 4.6 24 3842 5.7 32 4495 5.3 28 4664 5.5 41 4717 5.8 46 4955 5.9 44 5103 5.7 44 5108 6.3 42 5259 6.5 51 5519 6.2 47

Yds/G 257.8 270.9 302.0 311.7 312.3 349.3 374.6 388.7 393.1 412.9 425.2 425.7 438.2 459.9

Pct. 54.6 55.0 52.9 55.0 51.8 60.3 55.2 58.2 54.8 59.7 57.7 59.1 65.3 59.2

Effic 98.9 108.1 108.4 113.1 120.8 124.0 127.8 129.9 130.9 132.3 132.8 137.4 142.3 147.1

Yds 1964 2058 2223 2311 2100 2735 1940 2335 2149 3141 2570 2689 3162 2906

TD 7 13 9 14 11 14 15 16 16 18 18 24 21 23

SEC Team Statistics

GAMECOCK FOOTBALL KICKOFFS 1. Mississippi State 2. Arkansas 3. Alabama 4. LSU 5. Georgia 6. Vanderbilt 7. South Carolina 8. Tennessee 9. Missouri 10. Ole Miss 11. Florida 12. Kentucky 13. Texas A&M 14. Auburn

G 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 13

No. 70 66 89 68 84 56 61 51 89 76 51 66 71 88

PUNTING 1. Texas A&M 2. Tennessee 3. Georgia 4. Missouri 5. South Carolina 6. Florida 7. Alabama 8. Kentucky 9. Mississippi State 10. LSU 11. Ole Miss 12. Arkansas 13. Vanderbilt 14. Auburn

G 12 12 13 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13

No. 76 71 49 50 47 65 43 60 51 54 57 59 66 52

Yds 4466 4008 5614 4324 5387 3557 3905 3268 5510 4653 3218 3941 4385 5562 Yards 3505 3323 2180 2226 2083 3068 1822 2548 2137 2189 2325 2277 2624 2054

Avg 63.8 60.7 63.1 63.6 64.1 63.5 64.0 64.1 61.9 61.2 63.1 59.7 61.8 63.2 Avg/P 46.1 46.8 44.5 44.5 44.3 47.2 42.4 42.5 41.9 40.5 40.8 38.6 39.8 39.5

Retn 470 735 868 739 480 350 397 392 815 1038 239 643 844 590 PR 87 220 59 63 71 306 5 82 34 69 109 40 161 159

TB 43 21 42 31 60 38 42 33 45 25 39 29 31 63 Avg TB 1.1 6 3.1 5 1.2 3 1.3 4 1.5 4 4.7 5 0.1 3 1.4 3 0.7 4 1.3 1 1.9 1 0.7 3 2.4 4 3.1 3

Pen 19 22 17 14 17 18 16 20 23 23 16 13 25 10

Total 287 284 276 275 263 255 239 238 228 225 221 218 197 185

NetAvg 41.7 41.6 41.5 41.3 40.6 40.3 40.3 40.2 40.1 39.3 39.3 39.0 39.0 38.6 Net/P 43.4 42.3 42.1 41.7 41.1 41.0 40.9 40.1 39.7 38.9 38.5 36.9 36.1 35.3

KICKOFF RETURNS 1. Ole Miss 2. Georgia 3. Alabama 4. South Carolina 5. Texas A&M 6. Vanderbilt 7. Auburn 8. Missouri 9. Kentucky 10. Florida 11. Arkansas 12. Tennessee 13. LSU 14. Mississippi State

G 12 13 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 11 12 12 12 12

Ret 38 21 15 29 34 30 21 37 43 26 45 32 18 23

Yds 939 517 348 668 761 659 453 798 926 553 957 680 364 463

TD 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

PUNT RETURNS 1. Texas A&M 2. Kentucky 3. Missouri 4. Arkansas 5. LSU 6. Mississippi State 7. Auburn 8. Georgia 9. South Carolina 10. Tennessee 11. Alabama 12. Vanderbilt 13. Ole Miss 14. Florida

G 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11

Ret 11 6 14 4 16 21 20 25 17 14 30 16 7 13

Yds 205 104 232 51 187 220 189 228 138 112 233 121 47 66

TD 1 0 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg 18.6 17.3 16.6 12.8 11.7 10.5 9.4 9.1 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.6 6.7 5.1

OPP. FIRST DOWNS 1. Mississippi State 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. Florida 5. LSU 6. Auburn 7. Texas A&M 8. South Carolina 9. Missouri Vanderbilt 11. Arkansas 12. Tennessee 13. Kentucky 14. Ole Miss

G 12 12 13 11 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Rush 73 62 87 82 73 91 98 99 104 125 128 154 111 133

Pass 63 95 84 92 102 100 109 128 126 99 115 92 140 121

Pen 19 22 19 18 19 22 18 21 20 26 14 16 18 24

Total 155 179 190 192 194 213 225 248 250 250 257 262 269 278

FIRST DOWNS 1. Missouri 2. Auburn 3. Mississippi State 4. Alabama 5. Georgia 6. Ole Miss 7. LSU 8. Arkansas 9. Texas A&M 10. Kentucky 11. Vanderbilt 12. South Carolina 13. Tennessee 14. Florida

G 12 13 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11

Rush 128 153 164 155 157 86 126 110 90 102 67 90 77 83

Pass 140 109 95 106 89 151 97 108 115 100 138 115 95 92

3RD-DOWN CONV. 1. Georgia 2. Missouri 3. Mississippi State 4. Auburn 5. Arkansas 6. Vanderbilt 7. Alabama 8. Kentucky 9. South Carolina 10. LSU 11. Ole Miss 12. Texas A&M 13. Florida 14. Tennessee

G 13 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 12

Conv 78 75 84 86 69 70 61 65 63 62 59 72 51 50

Att 165 159 182 191 165 168 147 158 157 155 155 190 157 163

Pct 47.3 47.2 46.2 45.0 41.8 41.7 41.5 41.1 40.1 40.0 38.1 37.9 32.5 30.7

OPP 3RD-DOWN CONV. 1. Mississippi State 2. Auburn 3. Alabama 4. Florida 5. Georgia 6. Texas A&M 7. LSU 8. Vanderbilt 9. Kentucky 10. Ole Miss 11. South Carolina 12. Missouri 13. Tennessee 14. Arkansas

G 12 13 12 11 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Conv 48 67 58 46 61 58 57 62 69 78 74 86 75 77

Att 155 208 176 139 184 172 165 166 168 188 174 194 166 162

Pct 31.0 32.2 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.7 34.5 37.3 41.1 41.5 42.5 44.3 45.2 47.5

4TH-DOWN CONV. 1. Alabama 2. Florida 3. Georgia 4. Kentucky 5. Texas A&M 6. Mississippi State 7. Arkansas 8. Vanderbilt 9. LSU 10. South Carolina Auburn 12. Ole Miss 13. Tennessee 14. Missouri

G 12 11 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 12

Conv 13 12 7 5 7 12 9 9 4 6 6 4 3 3

Att 16 18 12 9 13 23 18 20 9 14 14 10 10 11

Pct 81.2 66.7 58.3 55.6 53.8 52.2 50.0 45.0 44.4 42.9 42.9 40.0 30.0 27.3

OPP 4TH-DOWN CONV. 1. Mississippi State 2. Georgia 3. Alabama 4. Tennessee LSU 6. Auburn 7. Vanderbilt Missouri 9. South Carolina 10. Texas A&M 11. Ole Miss 12. Arkansas 13. Kentucky 14. Florida

G 12 13 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11

Conv 3 4 6 4 8 14 9 9 8 6 12 10 17 5

Att 13 16 17 10 20 30 17 17 15 10 19 15 24 7

Pct 23.1 25.0 35.3 40.0 40.0 46.7 52.9 52.9 53.3 60.0 63.2 66.7 70.8 71.4

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SEC Team Statistics RED ZONE OFFENSE G RedZone Pct. 1. Florida 11 30-31 96.8 2. Georgia 13 48-50 96.0 3. Ole Miss 12 41-43 95.3 4. Kentucky 12 36-39 92.3 5. Missouri 12 46-51 90.2 6. Alabama 12 52-59 88.1 7. Auburn 13 49-56 87.5 Arkansas 12 35-40 87.5 9. Texas A&M 12 42-49 85.7 10. Mississippi State 12 45-53 84.9 11. South Carolina 12 27-32 84.4 12. Vanderbilt 12 31-37 83.8 13. Tennessee 12 28-35 80.0 14. LSU 12 40-51 78.4

TD 21 35 24 24 34 42 36 30 30 34 18 30 19 31

R/P 13/8 23/12 12/12 19/5 13/21 29/13 27/9 21/9 20/10 21/13 12/6 11/19 12/7 23/8

PENALTIES 1. South Carolina 2. Auburn 3. Tennessee 4. Arkansas 5. Texas A&M 6. Alabama 7. Kentucky 8. Vanderbilt 9. Mississippi State 10. LSU 11. Georgia 12. Missouri 13. Florida 14. Ole Miss

G 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 11 12

No 55 55 67 58 60 62 66 69 69 70 83 87 88 91

Yds 426 476 497 505 513 518 561 601 610 631 731 688 646 749

SACKS BY 1. Texas A&M 2. Auburn 3. LSU 4. Missouri Alabama 6. Mississippi State 7. Ole Miss 8. Kentucky 9. Georgia Vanderbilt 11. South Carolina 12. Florida 13. Tennessee 14. Arkansas

G 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 11 12 12

Sacks 40 36 35 31 31 30 29 28 27 27 24 23 22 19

Yards 239 230 189 176 207 183 192 204 190 181 167 128 125 128

FIELD GOALS 1. Florida 2. Georgia 3. Missouri 4. Mississippi State 5. Texas A&M 6. Ole Miss 7. Kentucky 8. Auburn 9. Alabama Arkansas 11. Tennessee 12. LSU 13. South Carolina 14. Vanderbilt

G 11 13 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12

Made 17 16 16 13 17 19 21 21 16 8 14 15 13 3

Att 18 18 19 16 21 24 27 28 22 11 21 24 25 7

–Gained– TURNOVER MARGIN G Fum Int Tot 1. Alabama 12 5 15 20 2. South Carolina 12 11 12 23 3. LSU 12 5 11 16 4. Kentucky 12 7 11 18 5. Georgia 13 8 10 18 6. Texas A&M 12 10 10 20 7. Auburn 13 12 6 18 8. Arkansas 12 9 8 17 9. Mississippi State 12 8 9 17 10. Tennessee 12 10 5 15 11. Florida 11 3 14 17 12. Missouri 12 5 12 17 13. Vanderbilt 12 2 7 9 Ole Miss 12 5 8 13 62

SOUTH CAROLINA FG-A Fumb/Int/Dns/Other 9-9 0/0/1/0 13-13 1/0/1/0 17-18 0/0/1/0 12-13 1/0/0/1 12-14 0/1/1/1 10-11 0/1/1/4 13-15 4/0/1/0 5-7 0/1/0/2 12-13 0/3/2/1 11-12 1/1/3/2 9-11 1/1/1/0 1-3 1/1/1/1 9-10 0/3/1/2 9-15 1/0/1/3

–Lost– Fum Int 6 2 3 11 4 4 8 5 6 7 5 11 13 4 9 9 6 13 8 10 10 10 8 13 4 10 5 13

Avg/G 35.5 36.6 41.4 42.1 42.8 43.2 46.8 50.1 50.8 52.6 56.2 57.3 58.7 62.4

Pct .944 .889 .842 .812 .810 .792 .778 .750 .727 .727 .667 .625 .520 .429 Tot 8 14 8 13 13 16 17 18 19 18 20 21 14 18

Mar Per/G +12 1.00 +9 0.75 +8 0.67 +5 0.42 +5 0.38 +4 0.33 +1 0.08 -1 -0.08 -2 -0.17 -3 -0.25 -3 -0.27 -4 -0.33 -5 -0.42 -5 -0.42

RED ZONE DEFENSE G RedZone Pct. 1. Alabama 12 21-28 75.0 2. Georgia 13 22-28 78.6 3. Mississippi State 12 19-24 79.2 4. LSU 12 29-35 82.9 Florida 11 29-35 82.9 6. South Carolina 12 36-43 83.7 7. Auburn 13 26-31 83.9 8. Vanderbilt 12 35-40 87.5 9. Ole Miss 12 51-57 89.5 10. Texas A&M 12 43-48 89.6 11. Tennessee 12 45-50 90.0 12. Kentucky 12 39-43 90.7 Missouri 12 39-43 90.7 14. Arkansas 12 48-52 92.3

TD 14 13 14 18 21 24 17 28 37 34 35 26 28 34

R/P 8/6 6/7 12/2 15/3 9/12 14/10 7/10 23/5 24/13 15/19 27/8 15/11 17/11 21/13

OPP. PENALTIES 1. Kentucky 2. Ole Miss 3. Tennessee 4. Mississippi State 5. Missouri 6. Auburn 7. Vanderbilt 8. Florida 9. Arkansas 10. Texas A&M 11. Georgia 12. South Carolina 13. LSU 14. Alabama

G 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 11 12 12 13 12 12 12

No 84 68 79 59 70 76 86 64 65 66 71 65 60 51

Yds 717 643 636 584 566 605 557 501 542 538 549 486 450 361

SACKS AGAINST 1. Mississippi State 2. Missouri 3. Georgia 4. Vanderbilt 5. Alabama 6. South Carolina 7. Texas A&M 8. LSU 9. Kentucky 10. Auburn 11. Ole Miss 12. Tennessee Arkansas 14. Florida

G 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 11

Sacks 11 12 16 19 22 25 27 28 29 30 32 35 35 37

Yards 68 84 99 120 120 159 165 158 184 176 242 242 197 242

PAT KICKING 1. Alabama Georgia Auburn Kentucky Tennessee 6. Texas A&M 7. Arkansas 8. Vanderbilt 9. Mississippi State 10. Ole Miss 11. Missouri 12. South Carolina 13. LSU 14. Florida

G 12 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11

Made 59 56 54 34 28 44 41 40 46 43 58 34 38 24

Att 59 56 54 34 28 45 42 41 48 45 61 36 41 26

TIME OF POSSESSION 1. Mississippi State 2. Georgia 3. LSU 4. Arkansas 5. Auburn 6. Florida 7. Kentucky 8. Alabama 9. Vanderbilt 10. Texas A&M 11. South Carolina 12. Tennessee 13. Ole Miss 14. Missouri

G 12 13 12 12 13 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

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Total Time 404:21 421:03 385:58 376:57 404:48 341:35 370:13 358:05 352:26 349:36 347:25 338:46 302:35 300:32

FG-A Fumb/Int/Dns/Other 7-8 1/3/0/2 9-11 1/0/2/1 5-6 1/1/2/0 11-12 1/1/1/2 8-10 0/3/0/1 12-14 1/1/2/1 9-9 0/0/5/0 7-7 0/0/4/1 14-17 1/1/0/1 9-10 1/1/0/2 10-12 0/1/0/2 13-14 1/0/1/1 11-12 0/1/2/0 14-15 1/1/1/0 Avg/G 59.8 53.6 53.0 48.7 47.2 46.5 46.4 45.5 45.2 44.8 42.2 40.5 37.5 30.1

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .978 .976 .976 .958 .956 .951 .944 .927 .923 Avg/G 33:41 32:23 32:09 31:24 31:08 31:03 30:51 29:50 29:22 29:08 28:57 28:13 25:12 25:02

SEC Individual Statistics

GAMECOCK FOOTBALL RUSHING Team 1. Kerryon Johnson AU 2. Benny Snell UK 3. Derrius Guice LS 4. Nick Chubb UG 5. Aeris Williams MS 6. Jordan Wilkins UM 7. Ish Witter MO 8. Nick Fitzgerald MS 9. Damarea Crockett MO 10. Sony Michel UG PASSING AVG Team 1. Shea Patterson UM 2. Drew Lock MO 3. Kyle Shurmur VU 4. Jarrett Stidham AU 5. Nick Starkel AM 6. Jake Bentley SC 7. Jordan Ta’amu UM 8. Danny Etling LS 9. Austin Allen AR 10. Stephen Johnson UK TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Shea Patterson 2. Drew Lock 3. Jarrett Stidham 4. Jordan Ta’amu 5. Nick Fitzgerald 6. Kyle Shurmur 7. Jalen Hurts 8. Jake Bentley 9. Nick Starkel 10. Stephen Johnson

Cl JR SO JR SR JR SR SR JR SO SR Cl SO JR JR SO FR SO JR SR SR SR

G 7 12 12 13 6 12 8 12 8 12

G 11 12 11 13 12 12 12 12 6 12

Att 263 256 216 191 224 155 171 162 80 131

Yds Avg TD Long Yds/G 1320 5.0 17 60 120.0 1318 5.1 18 71 109.8 1153 5.3 11 59 104.8 1175 6.2 13 55 90.4 1019 4.5 5 59 84.9 1011 6.5 9 64 84.2 992 5.8 5 52 82.7 984 6.1 14 45 82.0 481 6.0 2 73 80.2 948 7.2 13 74 79.0

Att Cmp Int 260 166 9 385 224 12 380 220 10 327 218 4 142 81 5 362 226 11 173 115 4 242 146 2 187 105 5 280 170 4 G 7 12 13 8 12 12 12 12 6 12

Rush -16 111 178 165 984 -84 768 86 -23 358

Pct. 63.8 58.2 57.9 66.7 57.0 62.4 66.5 60.3 56.1 60.7

Pass 2259 3695 2827 1682 1782 2823 1940 2555 1294 2048

Yds TD Avg/G 2259 17 322.7 3695 43 307.9 2823 26 235.2 2827 17 217.5 1294 10 215.7 2555 16 212.9 1682 11 210.2 2234 14 186.2 1427 10 178.4 2048 10 170.7

Plays 307 427 418 230 448 414 359 429 152 377

Total 2243 3806 3005 1847 2766 2739 2708 2641 1271 2406

Team UA MO UG UM UA LS AU UM AM VU

Cl FR JR FR JR SO SR SO SO FR JR

G 8 12 13 8 12 12 13 7 6 12

Att Cmp Int 53 35 1 385 224 12 230 145 5 173 115 4 222 135 1 242 146 2 327 218 4 260 166 9 142 81 5 380 220 10

Pct. 66.0 58.2 63.0 66.5 60.8 60.3 66.7 63.8 57.0 57.9

TD 8 43 21 11 15 14 17 17 10 26

Team LS UG SC UT AU UA VU

Cl SR SO SR SO SR JR SO

G 12 13 12 11 13 8 12

Ret 16 20 16 13 16 11 14

Yds TD Long Avg 187 2 75 11.7 216 0 30 10.8 138 0 26 8.6 109 0 36 8.4 125 0 25 7.8 82 0 26 7.5 83 0 18 5.9

KICK RETURNS 1. Mecole Hardman 2. De’Vion Warren 3. Jaylon Jones 4. Ty Chandler 5. Jamauri Wakefield 6. Lynn Bowden Jr. 7. Christian Kirk 8. Adarius Lemons 9. Noah Igbinoghene 10. Larry Rountree

Team UG AR UM UT VU UK AM UF AU MO

Cl SO FR SO FR FR FR JR FR FR FR

G 13 12 12 12 11 12 12 9 13 12

Ret 15 29 31 17 22 35 21 14 18 21

Yds TD Long Avg 410 0 47 27.3 765 1 100 26.4 775 1 97 25.0 416 1 91 24.5 524 0 45 23.8 807 0 93 23.1 480 1 100 22.9 315 0 37 22.5 397 0 70 22.1 457 0 38 21.8

Cl SO JR SO JR JR JR SO SO FR SR

RECEPTIONS Team 1. A.J. Brown UM 2. Ryan Davis AU 3. J’Mon Moore MO 4. Bryan Edwards SC 5. Christian Kirk AM 6. Calvin Ridley UA 7. C.J. Duncan VU 8. Van Jefferson UM 9. Trent Sherfield VU 10. Garrett Johnson UK

Cl SO JR SR SO JR JR SR SO SR SR

G 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 10 12 12

Rec 75 76 60 59 58 55 52 42 50 46

Yds TD Long Avg/C Rec/G 1252 11 77 16.7 6.25 768 5 75 10.1 5.85 1017 10 71 17.0 5.00 705 4 41 11.9 4.92 730 7 81 12.6 4.83 896 3 78 16.3 4.58 517 5 26 9.9 4.33 456 1 40 10.9 4.20 729 5 38 14.6 4.17 500 2 64 10.9 3.83

PUNTING Team 1. Johnny Townsend UF 2. Trevor Daniel UT 3. Shane Tripucka AM 4. Corey Fatony MO 5. Cameron Nizialek UG 6. Joseph Charlton SC 7. JK Scott UA 8. Zach Von Rosenberg LS 9. Logan Cooke MS 10. Matt Panton UK

Cl SR SR JR JR SR SO SR FR SR SR

G 11 12 12 12 13 12 12 10 12 11

Punt 64 70 76 50 49 47 42 33 48 57

RECEIVE YARDS 1. A.J. Brown 2. J’Mon Moore 3. Calvin Ridley 4. Emanuel Hall 5. D.J. Chark 6. Christian Kirk 7. Trent Sherfield 8. Ryan Davis 9. Bryan Edwards 10. DaMarkus Lodge

Team UM MO UA MO LS AM VU AU SC UM

Cl SO SR JR JR SR JR SR JR SO JR

G 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 13 12 12

Rec 75 60 55 33 35 58 50 76 59 41

Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 1252 11 77 16.7 104.3 1017 10 71 17.0 84.8 896 3 78 16.3 74.7 817 8 63 24.8 74.3 811 3 68 23.2 67.6 730 7 81 12.6 60.8 729 5 38 14.6 60.8 768 5 75 10.1 59.1 705 4 41 11.9 58.8 698 7 72 17.0 58.2

SCORING Team 1. Kerryon Johnson AU 2. Benny Snell UK 3. Daniel Carlson AU 4. Andy Pappanastos UA 5. Tucker McCann MO 6. Austin MacGinnis UK 7. Daniel LaCamera AM 8. Gary Wunderlich UM 9. Rodrigo Blankenship UG 10. Nick Fitzgerald MS

Cl JR SO SR SR SO SR JR SR SO JR

G 11 12 13 11 11 12 12 11 13 12

TD XPT FG 19 0 0 18 0 0 0 54 21 0 51 15 0 50 14 0 34 21 0 44 17 0 34 17 0 55 15 14 0 0

ALL PURPOSE Team 1. Kerryon Johnson AU 2. Christian Kirk AM 3. Benny Snell UK 4. Derrius Guice LS 5. A.J. Brown UM 6. Jordan Wilkins UM 7. John Kelly UT 8. Aeris Williams MS 9. Darrel Williams LS 10. Trayveon Williams AM

Cl JR JR SO JR SO SR JR JR SR SO

G 11 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 12 11

Rush 1320 27 1318 1153 0 1011 778 1019 776 733

Rcv PR KR 188 0 0 730 175 480 72 0 -13 100 0 0 1252 47 3 241 0 -1 299 0 0 142 0 0 327 0 21 180 0 109

SCORING (TDs) Team Cl 1. Kerryon Johnson AU JR 2. Benny Snell UK SO 3. Nick Fitzgerald MS JR 4. Sony Michel UG SR 5. Derrius Guice LS JR Nick Chubb UG SR 7. Damien Harris UA JR Ralph Webb VU SR Keith Ford AM SR A.J. Brown UM SO

Avg/G 137.1 117.7 114.8 113.9 108.5 104.2 97.9 96.8 93.7 92.9

Yds 470 3695 2173 1682 1940 2234 2827 2259 1294 2823

PUNT RETURNS 1. D.J. Chark 2. Mecole Hardman 3. Chris Lammons 4. Marquez Callaway 5. Stephen Roberts 6. Xavian Marks 7. Kalija Lipscomb

Team UM MO AU UM MS VU UA SC AM UK

Yds 1508 1412 1377 1253 1302 1251 1077 1161 1124 1022

Yds/G 320.4 317.2 231.2 230.9 230.5 228.2 225.7 220.1 211.8 200.5

PASSING EFFIC. 1. Tua Tagovailoa 2. Drew Lock 3. Jake Fromm 4. Jordan Ta’amu 5. Jalen Hurts 6. Danny Etling 7. Jarrett Stidham 8. Shea Patterson 9. Nick Starkel 10. Kyle Shurmur

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G 11 12 12 12 11 13 12 12 12 12

Yds 3043 3323 3505 2226 2180 2083 1822 1430 2056 2432

TD Rush Pass 19 17 2 18 18 0 14 14 0 13 13 0 11 11 0 13 13 0 11 11 0 11 10 1 11 11 0 11 0 11

Long 70 72 64 70 59 73 64 60 67 71 2XP 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Effic.

186.6 169.4 168.2 164.5 155.6 155.3 154.0 151.5 149.8 137.6

Avg 47.5 47.5 46.1 44.5 44.5 44.3 43.4 43.3 42.8 42.7 Pts Pts/G 114 10.4 110 9.2 117 9.0 96 8.7 92 8.4 97 8.1 95 7.9 85 7.7 100 7.7 84 7.0

Ret PAT Pts Pts/G 0 0 114 10.4 0 1 110 9.2 0 0 84 7.0 0 0 78 6.5 0 0 66 6.0 0 0 78 6.0 0 0 66 5.5 0 0 66 5.5 0 0 66 5.5 0 0 66 5.5

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SCORING (KICK) Team 1. Daniel Carlson AU 2. Andy Pappanastos UA 3. Tucker McCann MO 4. Austin MacGinnis UK 5. Daniel LaCamera AM 6. Gary Wunderlich UM 7. Rodrigo Blankenship UG 8. Eddy Pineiro UF 9. Jace Christmann MS 10. Connor Culp LS

Cl SR SR SO SR JR SR SO JR FR FR

G 13 11 11 12 12 11 13 11 12 9

PATs 54-54 51-51 50-52 34-34 44-45 34-36 55-55 24-26 38-38 20-23

FGs 21-28 15-19 14-16 21-27 17-20 17-21 15-17 17-18 11-12 11-15

Pts 117 96 92 97 95 85 100 75 71 53

Pts/G 9.0 8.7 8.4 8.1 7.9 7.7 7.7 6.8 5.9 5.9

SACKS 1. Montez Sweat 2. Charles Wright 3. Jeff Holland 4. Landis Durham 5. Marquis Haynes 6. Marcell Frazier Josh Allen Breeland Speaks Terry Beckner 10. Denzil Ware

Team MS VU AU AM UM MO UK UM MO UK

Cl JR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR JR

G 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Pos Solo Ast DL 8 3 LB 8 2 LB 8 2 DL 8 1 DE 7 1 DE 5 4 LB 6 2 DE 7 0 DT 6 2 DL 6 1

Yds Total Avg/G 57 9.5 0.79 65 9.0 0.75 61 9.0 0.69 46 8.5 0.71 59 7.5 0.62 50 7.0 0.58 48 7.0 0.58 36 7.0 0.58 30 7.0 0.58 47 6.5 0.54

FIELD GOALS Team 1. Austin MacGinnis UK 2. Daniel Carlson AU 3. Eddy Pineiro UF Gary Wunderlich UM 5. Daniel LaCamera AM 6. Andy Pappanastos UA 7. Tucker McCann MO 8. Connor Culp LS 9. Rodrigo Blankenship UG 10. Parker White SC

Cl SR SR JR SR JR SR SO FR SO FR

G 12 13 11 11 12 11 11 9 13 12

FG 21 21 17 17 17 15 14 11 15 12

FGA 27 28 18 21 20 19 16 15 17 22

Pct. 77.8 75.0 94.4 81.0 85.0 78.9 87.5 73.3 88.2 54.5

FG/G 1.75 1.62 1.55 1.55 1.42 1.36 1.27 1.22 1.15 1.00

TACKLES/LOSS 1. Marcell Frazier 2. CeCe Jefferson 3. D.J. Wonnum 4. Montez Sweat Devin White 6. Jeff Holland 7. Otaro Alaka 8. Terez Hall 9. D’Andre Walker 10. Marquis Haynes

Team MO UF SC MS LS AU AM MO UG UM

Cl SR JR SO JR SO JR JR JR JR SR

G 12 11 12 12 12 13 12 12 13 12

Pos DE DL DL DL LB LB LB LB LB DE

Yds Total Avg/G 68 13.5 1.12 38 13.5 1.23 50 13.0 1.08 63 12.5 1.04 41 12.5 1.04 74 12.0 0.92 57 12.0 1.00 23 11.5 0.96 55 11.5 0.88 72 11.0 0.92

PAT KICKING PCT Team 1. Rodrigo Blankenship UG Daniel Carlson AU Andy Pappanastos UA Jace Christmann MS Austin MacGinnis UK Aaron Medley UT Parker White SC Jack Gonsoulin LS 9. Daniel LaCamera AM 10. Tommy Openshaw VU

Cl SO SR SR FR SR SR FR SO JR SR

G 13 13 11 12 12 10 12 7 12 12

Made 55 54 51 38 34 25 24 18 44 39

Att 55 54 51 38 34 25 24 18 45 40

Pct. 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.8 97.5

FIELD GOAL PCT 1. Austin MacGinnis 2. Daniel Carlson

Team UK AU

Cl SR SR

G 12 13

FG 21 21

FGA 27 28

Long 53 54

TACKLES 1. Devin White 2. De’Jon Harris 3. DeMarquis Gates 4. David Reese 5. Roquan Smith 6. Dre Greenlaw 7. Tyrel Dodson 8. Cale Garrett 9. Mike Edwards Daniel Bituli 11. LaDarius Wiley Skai Moore 13. Armani Watts 14. Nigel Warrior 15. Jordan Jones 16. Oren Burks Courtney Love 18. Micah Abernathy 19. Quart’e Sapp 20. Terez Hall 21. Darius West T.J. Brunson 23. Anthony Sherrils 24. Otaro Alaka 25. Chris Lammons 26. Deshaun Davis 27. Rashaan Evans Emmanuel Smith Dez Harris 30. Mark McLaurin Ronnie Harrison Donnie Alexander

Team LS AR UM UF UG AR AM MO UK UT VU SC AM UT UK VU UK UT UT MO UK SC MO AM SC AU UA VU MS MS UA LS

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Cl SO SO SR SO JR JR SO SO JR SO JR SR SR SO JR SR SR JR SO JR JR SO SR JR SR JR SR SR SR JR JR SR

G 12 12 12 11 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 8 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 12 12 13 10 10 10 12 12 9

Pos LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB DB LB DB LB DB DB LB LB LB DB LB LB DB LB DB LB DB LB LB LB LB DB DB LB

FUMBLES FORCED 1. Dante Sawyer 2. Jeff Holland 3. Rashaan Gaulden Nigel Warrior Gerri Green Landis Durham Santos Ramirez Debione Renfro Marquis Haynes 10. Lorenzo Carter Pct. 77.8 75.0

Solo Ast Total Avg/G Sack 33 94 127 10.6 3.5 66 49 115 9.6 3.5 70 44 114 9.5 2.0 46 56 102 9.3 1.5 72 41 113 8.7 5.5 52 51 103 8.6 1.0 48 49 97 8.1 5.5 58 34 92 7.7 3.0 48 42 90 7.5 1.0 44 46 90 7.5 0.0 58 30 88 7.3 0.0 59 29 88 7.3 2.0 57 30 87 7.2 0.5 43 40 83 6.9 1.0 28 27 55 6.9 2.0 45 37 82 6.8 1.0 31 51 82 6.8 1.0 47 34 81 6.8 0.0 39 39 78 6.5 0.0 46 30 76 6.3 1.0 49 26 75 6.2 0.0 44 31 75 6.2 0.0 46 16 62 6.2 0.5 32 40 72 6.0 5.5 54 16 70 5.8 0.0 35 40 75 5.8 3.5 26 31 57 5.7 5.0 29 28 57 5.7 1.5 18 39 57 5.7 2.0 28 40 68 5.7 1.5 39 29 68 5.7 2.5 16 35 51 5.7 1.0

Solo Ast 10 7 10 7 12 2 10 5 8 9 11 2 11 2 8 7 11 1 9 4

Team SC AU UT UT MS AM AR AM UM UG

Cl SR JR JR SO JR JR JR FR SR SR

G 11 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13

Num 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Avg/G 0.45 0.31 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.23

FUMBLES RCVD Team 1. T.J. Brunson SC Rashaan Gaulden UT 3. Lorenzo Carter UG 4. Michael Divinity LS Sherrils, Anthony MO 6. Briston Guidry AR 7. Jeffery Simmons MS Deshaw Capers-Smith AM Courtney Love UK Javon Charleston SC

Cl SO JR SR SO SR FR SO JR SR SO

G 12 12 13 10 10 11 12 12 12 12

Num 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.25 0.25 0.23 0.20 0.20 0.18 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17

INTERCEPTIONS 1. CJ Henderson Duke Dawson 3. Andraez Williams Armani Watts Mike Edwards 6. Mack Wilson 7. C.J. Moore 8. Levi Wallace Henre’ Toliver Skai Moore

Team UF UF LS AM UK UA UM UA AR SC

Cl FR SR FR SR JR SO JR SR SR SR

PASSES DEFENDED Team 1. Andraez Williams LS Levi Wallace UA 3. Duke Dawson UF 4. JaMarcus King SC 5. Kevin Toliver II LS Tre Herndon VU 7. Carlton Davis AU 8. Donte Jackson LS Henre’ Toliver AR 10. Marco Wilson UF

Cl FR SR SR SR JR SR JR JR SR FR

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G 11 11 12 12 12 10 11 12 12 12 G 12 12 11 12 11 11 13 12 12 11

Int 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

Yds 82 54 28 15 1 21 63 66 66 52

Brup 10 12 9 12 10 11 11 10 8 10

TD 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Int 5 3 4 1 1 0 1 1 3 0

Long 41 48 28 15 1 21 48 35 35 34

Int/G 0.36 0.36 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.25 0.25 0.25

Total Avg/G 15 1.25 15 1.25 13 1.18 13 1.08 11 1.00 11 1.00 12 0.92 11 0.92 11 0.92 10 0.91

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South Carolina 35 NC State 28 September 2, 2017 Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, N.C. 50,367

2017 Game Recaps South Carolina NC State

14 14

7 7

14 0

0 7

35 28

Scoring Summary

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Behind a resurgent defensive effort in the second half and three touchdowns from junior Deebo Samuel, South Carolina (1-0) claimed a 35-28 victory over NC State (0-1) in the Belk College Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium.

The Gamecock defense came out on fire in the second half, shutting down an NC State drive after five plays with a pair of quarterback hurries and a sack by Keir Thomas. Chris Lammons made it a short field, returning the punt 26 yards to near midfield. Three plays later, quarterback Jake Bentley, after escaping pressure, hit Deebo Samuel for a 39-yard score.

Defense set up the next Gamecock touchdown, as the Wolfpack fumbled the football on Dante Sawyer’s sack. Bryson Allen-Williams recovered it at the NC State 13. Two plays later, Rico Dowdle sprinted seven yards to hand the Gamecocks a 35-21 lead.

NC State took back momentum after the Gamecocks were stuffed deep in their own territory and the Wolfpack took over at the SC 46 after the punt. The Wolfpack methodically went 46 yards in nine plays, with Ryan Finley hitting Jaylen Samuels from one yard out to close within a score. An interception by Wolfpack Johnathan Alston gave the ball back to NC State.

But the Gamecock defense stood strong, keeping NC State from gaining a second first down. South Carolina punted the ball back to NC State, but the Wolfpack turned over the ball on downs after D.J. Smith tackled Samuels just short of the first-down marker with 4:34 remaining.

The Wolfpack got the ball back with three minutes to go and drove inside the Gamecock 10, but the Gamecocks batted passes away from NC State receivers, the final one by D.J. Smith, to close out the victory.

The teams battled to a draw in the second half, scoring three touchdowns each in the contest. Samuel got the Gamecocks off to a blazing start, returning the opening kickoff 97 yards for a score, his second career kickoff return for a touchdown. The Wolfpack answered with a 14-play, 75-yard drive that was capped by Finley’s six-yard keeper.

South Carolina retook the lead on its next possession, as Bentley hit Dowdle out of the backfield for a 34-yard TD strike. Finley and the Wolfpack knotted the contest again, as Finley went 4-for-5 for 56 yards in a nine-play drive. Nyheim Hines capped the drive with a two-yard scoring run.

After SC went three-and-out, Sawyer forced a fumble, and Rashad Fenton recovered it to set up the next Garnet and Black points. Bentley kept the nascent drive going with a 13-yard scamper before hitting Bryan Edwards for a 26-yard strike to put the Gamecocks to first-and-goal. Bentley capped the drive with a six-yard pass caught by Samuel to put South Carolina ahead again, 21-14.

The Wolfpack missed a 29-yard field goal, giving the ball back to the Gamecocks with four minutes to go, but the NC State defense scuttled it around midfield, getting the ball back with 1:47 to play in the half. The Wolfpack marched to a tying score, with Finley hitting Jakobi Meyers with a four-yard scoring pass, tying the game at 21 at the half.

1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th

14:47 8:56 3:53 0:46 10:02 0:09 11:54 9:08 12:21

SC NCSU SC NCSU SC NCSU SC SC NCSU

Samuel 97-yard kickoff return (Woznick kick) 7-0 Finley 6-yard run (Wise kick) (14-75-5:51) 7-7 Dowdle 34-yard pass from Bentley (Woznick kick) (11-80-4:58) 14-7 Hines 2-yard run (Wise kick) (9-75-3:07) 14-14 Samuel 6-yard pass from Bentley (Woznick kick) (8-40-3:18) 21-14 Meyers 4-yard pass from Finley (Wise kick) (10-79-1:38) 21-21 Samuel 39-yard pass from Bentley (Woznick kick) (3-51-1:25) 28-21 Dowdle 7-yard run (Woznick kick) (2-13-1:16) 35-21 Samuels 1-yard pass from Finley (Wise kick) (9-46-3:33) 35-28

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC NCSU 12 29 4 7 8 21 0 1 31 89 21 35 215 415 17-29-1 45-64-0 246 504 50 99 0-0 2-2 6-45 8-65 6-280 4-196 46.7 49.0 3-26 3-40 4-141 2-39 0-0 1-0 23:19 36:41 5-12 9-20 0-0 2-4 2-2 4-6 4-26 2-18 5-5 4-4 0-0 0-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: SC: Dowdle 12-27; Samuel 1-5; Turner 1-2; Bentley 5-1; Team 2-(-4). NCSU: Hines 15-81; Gallaspy 13-27; Samuels 1-9; Louis 1-(-6); Finley 5-(-22).

PASSING: SC: Bentley 17-29-1-215. NCSU: Finley 45-64-0-415.

RECEIVING: SC: Samuel 5-83; Edwards 5-55; S. Smith 3-23; Dowdle 2-51; Williams 1-5; Hurst 1-(-2). NCSU: Samuels 15-85; Harmon 10-114; Meyers 5-62; Louis 5-39; Hines 4-32; Riley 2-27; Gallaspy 2-13; Cook 1-29; Emezie 1-14.

PUNT RETURNS: SC: Lammons 3-26. NCSU: Hines 3-40.

KICKOFF RETURNS: SC: Turner 3-44; Samuel 1-97. NCSU: Hines 2-39.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: SC: None. NCSU: Alston 1-0.

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2017 Game Recaps GM 2

South Carolina 31 Missouri 13 September 9, 2017 Memorial Stadium Columbia, Mo. 55,023

COLUMBIA, MO. — Deebo Samuel ran for two touchdowns to help South Carolina cruise to a 31-13 victory over Missouri on Saturday night in the SEC opener for both teams.

Missouri (1-1, 0-1) led 10-0 early in the second quarter when tight end Jason Reese slipped past linebacker T.J. Brunson, hauled in a Drew Lock pass and outran his pursuers. South Carolina (2-0, 1-0) trailed for only 30 seconds. Samuel returned the ensuing kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown - his second TD return in two weeks. After the Gamecocks’ Jamyest Williams intercepted Lock, Samuel struck again, scoring on a 25-yard jet sweep. Samuel finished with five catches for 45 yards.

Jake Bentley was 18 of 28 for 187 yards passing and threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Hurst to stretch South Carolina’s lead to 21-10 midway through the third quarter. Hurst added a 2-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter.

Lock had 245 yards passing and a touchdown, but was intercepted twice.

GAME CHANGER Missouri took a 10-0 lead with 13:07 remaining in the second quarter, but Deebo Samuel quickly changed that, returning a 97-yard kickoff for a touchdown for the second straight game. It was Samuel’s Gamecock best third career kickoff return for a touchdown. Samuel then took advantage of Jamyest Williams’first career interception, scoring on a 25-yard run on the drive’s first play, giving the Gamecocks the lead for good.

KEY STAT 3 -- For the second straight game, the Gamecocks won the turnover battle, turning a trio of Tiger miscues into 14 points. Jamyest Williams’ interception turned into a Deebo Samuelrushing touchdown. Then a fumble on a punt in the fourth quarter led to Hayden Hurst’s second touchdown of the contest.

NOTABLES - South Carolina is 2-0 on the young season for the first time since the 2012 campaign.

- Hayden Hurst had a touchdown reception of 39 yards and a two-yard rushing touchdown on the night. It was his second and third career touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing) after putting his first one on the board in the 2016 Birmingham Bowl against USF. Hurst ended the game with three receptions for 69 yards.

- Bryson Allen-Williams recorded his third interception in the past four games with his pick in the fourth quarter. Allen-Williams had interceptions at Clemson (Nov. 26, 2016) and against USF in the Birmingham Bowl (Dec. 29, 2016).

- Samuel becomes the second player in South Carolina history to record a kickoff return for a touchdown in back-to-back games. King Dixon did the trick in games against Texas (Oct. 5, 1957) and Furman (Oct. 12, 1957). He has a school record three kickoff returns for touchdowns, all coming in the last five games.

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0 3

14 7

10 3

7 0

31 13

Scoring Summary 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th

5:33 13:07 12:52 12:37 8:41 6:31 0:18 10:25

MU MU SC SC SC MU SC SC

McCann 43-yard field goal (14-54-3:51) Reese 61-yard pass from Lock (McCann kick) (1-61-0:11) Samuel 97-yard kickoff return (Woznick kick) Samuel 25-yard run (Woznick kick) (1-25-0:09) Hurst 39-yard pass from Bentley (Woznick kick) (9-80-4:26) McCann 22-yard field goal (9-73-2:04) Woznick 32-yard field goal (11-58-6:06) Hurst 2-yard run (Woznick kick) (7-44-2:50)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

0-3 0-10 7-10 14-10 21-10 21-13 24-13 31-13

SC MU 20 21 9 11 9 10 2 0 172 178 40 37 187 245 18-28-0 14-32-2 359 423 68 69 0-0 1-1 4-29 4-24 5-212 4-215 42.4 53.8 0-0 1-4 2-120 2-47 2-1 0-0 37:36 22:24 8-15 5-14 0-0 1-2 2-3 1-3 1-6 1-8 4-4 1-1 1-2 2-3

Individual Statistics RUSHING: SC: T. Williams 14-78; Dowdle 14-48; Samuel 1-25; Turner 5-16; Bentley 4-5l Hurst 1-2; Team 1-(-2). MU: Ctockett 18-97; Witter 1272; Rountree 4-12; Lock 3-(-3).

PASSING: SC: Bentley 18-28-0-187. MU: Lock 14-32-2-245.

RECEIVING: SC: Samuel 5-45; Edwards 5-35; S. Smith 4-22; Hurst 3-69; Dowdle 1-16. MU: Mason 4-48; Hall 3-66; Moore 3-29; Reese 2-88; Witter 1-8; Crockett 1-6.

PUNT RETURNS: SC: None. MU: Johnson 1-4.

KICKOFF RETURNS: SC: Samuel 1-97; Turner 1-23. MU: Mason 2-47.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: SC: J. Williams 1-1; Allen-Williams 1-0.

MU: None.

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Kentucky 23 South Carolina 13 September 16, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 82,493

Kentucky South Carolina

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7 0

3 0

6 7

23 13

Scoring Summary

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Benny Snell Jr. rushed for two touchdowns and Kentucky’s defense held off South Carolina to win its fourth straight over the Gamecocks, 23-13, on Saturday night.

Snell, who’s status was in doubt earlier in the week due to bruised ribs, rushed for scores of 5 and 1 yard in leading the Wildcats (1-0 Southeastern Conference) to their first 3-0 start since 2010. Two years ago, Kentucky snapped a 22-game SEC road losing streak at South Carolina.

This time, the Wildcats left no doubt about who was the better team in this one.

It did not start that way, though.

South Carolina (2-1, 1-1) electrified a sold-out stadium with a 68-yard TD catch by receiver Deebo Samuel on the opening play, then got an interception and a fumble from the Wildcats’ first two drives. But Kentucky’s defense did not allow the Gamecocks any more points after that.

Snell and offense took over with two long, first-half scoring drives for a 14-6 lead. Snell ended a 13-play series with his 5-yard touchdown. He capped an 11-play sequence with his second touchdown.

Kentucky made the critical plays when it needed. Facing fourth-and-goal from the Wildcats 1 in the fourth quarter, Gamecock tailback Rico Dowdle was stopped cold by linebacker Jamar Watson and cornerback Derrick Baity.

Then when the Gamecocks closed it to 20-13 on OrTre Smith’s 9-yard touchdown grab with 6:26 left, Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson scrambled on third down for a 54-yard run that led to Austin MacGinnis’ third field goal with two minutes left that sealed the win.

Snell finished with 102 yards on 32 carries.

Samuel had five catches for 122 yards and his sixth touchdown of the season. But he left the game in the fourth quarter with an injury.

GAME CHANGER South Carolina forced a pair of first-half turnovers, an interception from Skai Moore and a fumble recovery from Jamyest Williams. The Gamecocks did not turn those Kentucky miscues into points as a Jake Bentley interception and a punt ended those USC drives.

KEY STAT 68 -- Jake Bentley hit Deebo Samuel for a 68-yard touchdown on the first offensive play of the game. Samuel ended the game with five receptions for 122 yards but he suffered an injury that will have him out for extended period of time.

NOTABLES - Bentley completed 16 straight passes beginning in the 2nd quarter and extending into the 3rd period, a career high and four off of the school record set by Connor Shaw against Missouri on Sept. 22, 2012.

- Bentley finished with 304 passing yards on the night, the second 300yard effort of his career.

1st 14:47 1st 1:05 2nd 8:37 3rd 5:25 4th 8:59 4th 6:26 4th 2:07

SC UK UK UK UK SC UK

Samuel 68-yard pass from Bentley (1-68-0:13) (Woznick kick failed) 6-0 Snell 5-yard run (MacGinnis kick) (13-75-6:33) 6-7 Snell 1-yard run (MacGinnis kick) (11-67-5:32) 6-14 MacGinnis 27-yard field goal (12-42-5:29) 6-17 MacGinnis 44-yard field goal (6-49-3:23) 6-20 O. Smith 9-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (7-77-2:33) 13-20 MacGinnis 21-yard field goal (9-77-4:19) 13-23

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

UK SC 20 14 7 3 11 11 2 0 184 54 47 20 169 304 16-26-1 24-37-2 353 358 73 57 1-1 0-0 4-10 7-45 4-178 3-122 44.5 40.7 0-0 2-14 1-16 6-53 2-4 1-17 36:49 23:11 9-16 3-12 0-0 1-3 4-4 1-2 2-6 1-12 2-2 1-2 3-3 0-3

Individual Statistics RUSHING: UK: Snell 32-102; S. Johnson 7-74; King 3-15; Bowden Jr. 3-10; Team 3-(-17). SC: Dowdle 8-23; Bentley 7-19; Turner 5-12.

PASSING: UK: S. Johnson 16-25-1-169; Snell 0-1-0-0. SC: Bentley 24-362-304; Team 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: UK: G. Johnson 4-41; Conrad 2-36; Richardson 2-29; Ross 2-14; Walker 2-13; King 1-18; Bone 1-9; Rigg 1-6; Hart 1-3. SC: Samuel 5-122; Edwards 5-57; Hurst 4-39; Dowdle 3-25; T. Williams 2-7; S. Smith 1-25; O. Smith 1-9; Davis 1-9; Turner 1-6; Terrell 1-5.

PUNT RETURNS: UK: None. SC: Lammons 2-14.

KICKOFF RETURNS: UK: Bowden Jr. 1-16. SC: Dowdle 1-21; Turner 2-19; Crosby 3-13.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: UK: Baity 1-3; Edwards 1-1. SC: Moore 1-17.

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2017 Game Recaps GM 4

South Carolina 17 Louisiana Tech 16 September 23, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 71,821

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Nothing had gone right in Parker White’s college career. He missed two field goals last week in a South Carolina loss and two more as the Gamecocks looked on their way to an embarrassing loss to Louisiana Tech.

Oh-for-four, booed on his home field and torn apart all last week on Twitter, the freshman kicker finally hit a kick true, the 31-yarder sailing through the uprights with seven seconds left as the Gamecocks (3-1) beat the Bulldogs 17-16 on Saturday.

White danced around the field waving his arms at the student section after the first game-winning field goal in his life. And after the Bulldogs (2-2) failed to return the kickoff, he ran and jumped into the student section.

The winning was an immediate balm for South Carolina. But there were still problems. Sophomore quarterback Jake Bentley had several overthrows and an ugly interception that required a tackle from him to prevent a touchdown the other way. There was a defense that put little pressure on Louisiana Tech and allowed 6-of-13 conversions on third down - with the meat of the Southeastern Conference schedule starting next week at Texas A&M. The Gamecocks (3-1) trailed 13-0 before a wild fourth quarter that saw South Carolina take a 14-13 lead and Louisiana Tech (2-2) answer with a 10play, 84-yard drive that ended with what appeared to be the game winning 25-yard field goal by Jonathan Barnes with 55 seconds left.

Bentley was 22-of-34 for 295 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Ty’Son Williams ran 13 times for 95 yards after getting no carries for South Carolina in last week’s loss to Kentucky.

For Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz, it was another shot at a big win that slipped away. The Bulldogs led Arkansas midway through the fourth quarter last year before losing 21-20 and lost to Kansas State 39-33 in triple overtime in 2015.

GAME CHANGER With Louisiana Tech driving for points towards the end of the third quarter, JaMarcus King intercepted J’Mar Smith on South Carolina’s three-yard line. That set up a 16-play, 97-yard drive that was capped by OrTre Smith’s 28-yard touchdown pass from Bentley, cutting Louisiana Tech’s lead to 13-7.

Louisiana Tech South Carolina

3 0

3 0

7 0

3 17

16 17

Scoring Summary 1st 1:41 2nd 5:23 3rd 8:54 4th 11:06 4th 4:52 4th 0:55 4th 0:04

LAT LAT LAT SC SC LAT SC

Barnes 33-yard field goal (14-64-7:15) Barnes 52-yard field goal (4-7-1:43) Veal 3-yard pass from Smith (Barnes kick) (12-75-6:06) O. Smith 28-yard pass from Bentley (kick) (16-97-7:36) T. Williams 35-yard run (White kick) (2-74-0:40) Barnes 25-yard field goal (10-84-3:57) White 31-yard field goal (6-65-0:47)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

0-3 0-6 0-13 7-13 14-13 14-16 17-16

LAT SC 17 23 4 11 12 12 1 0 80 143 28 32 281 295 23-33-1 22-35-1 361 438 61 67 0-0 4-1 3-18 1-15 2-87 2-81 43.5 40.5 0-0 1-10 2-50 2-27 1-19 1-0 30:52 29:08 6-13 8-14 0-0 1-1 3-4 1-2 2-12 1-2 1-1 2-2 3-4 1-3

Individual Statistics RUSHING: LAT: Craft 14-48; Scott 8-17; Smith 5-12; McKnight 1-3. SC: T. Williams 13-95; Dowdle 9-32; Bentley 5-16; Turner 3-10; Davis 1-1, Team 1-(-11).

PASSING: LAT: Smith 23-33-1-281. SC: Bentley 22-34-1-295; Team 0-10-0.

RECEIVING: LAT: Veal 10-110; Bonnette 6-94; Watts 3-33; McKnight 2-33; Scott 1-10; Craft 1-1. SC: Edwards 6-122; Hurst 3-29; Turner 3-23; O. Smith 2-36; Davis 2-23; T. Williams 2-14; S. Smith 1-14; August 1-14; Terrell 1-6; Dowdle 1-4.

PUNT RETURNS: LAT: None. SC: Lammons 1-10.

KEY STAT 41 -- On South Carolina’s final drive, Jake Bentley hit Bryan Edwards with a 41-yard pass down to the Louisiana Tech 14-yard line. That pass completion set up Parker White’s game-winning 31-yard field goal with four seconds remaining, giving the Gamecocks the one-point win.

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KICKOFF RETURNS: LAT: Scott 2-50. SC: Turner 1-15; Fenton 1-12.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: LAT: Roberson 1-19. SC: King 1-0.

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Texas A&M 24 South Carolina 17 September 30, 2017 Kyle Field College Station, Texas 96,430

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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Keith Ford ran for 70 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead 17-yard score in the fourth quarter, to lift Texas A&M to a 24-17 win over South Carolina on Saturday night.

Freshman Kellen Mond threw for 159 yards and ran for 95 to help the Aggies (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) rally for the victory.

Texas A&M trailed by a touchdown entering the fourth quarter before Ford tied it up with a 7-yard run.

Otaro Alaka sacked Jake Bentley on third down on South Carolina’s next drive to force a punt.

Ford put the Aggies on top on their ensuing possession when he dragged three defenders into the end zone for that 17-yard touchdown, which made it 24-17.

Bentley was sacked twice on South Carolina’s next drive and the Aggies got the ball back and they used run after run to get the clock down to less than two minutes.

Bentley threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns for South Carolina (3-2, 1-2), but he was sacked seven times behind a line that often didn’t give him enough time to make plays.

Alaka led the way on defense for the Aggies, finishing with nine tackles, including five for losses and two sacks.

Bentley pushed South Carolina’s lead to 17-7 when he connected with OrTre Smith on a 13-yard touchdown pass with about nine minutes left in the third quarter.

The Aggies took a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by Trayveon Williams early in the second quarter. South Carolina tied it up when Bentley wriggled out of a would-be sack and found Shi Smith wide open on a 45-yard touchdown pass to tie it at 7-all with about 13 minutes left in the second quarter.

The Gamecocks took a 10-7 lead on a 29-yard field goal by Parker White with about nine minutes left in the first half.

They had a chance to add to their lead when they were driving inside the 10-yard line late in the second quarter, but Bentley was sacked by Landis Durham, who caused a fumble which the Aggies recovered to end the drive.

GAME CHANGER In the third quarter with South Carolina up, 17-7, the Carolina defense held Texas A&M to a three-and-out and had the ball with 7:31 left. The Gamecocks went three-and-out on their next drive while Texas A&M answered with a field goal. Texas A&M scored touchdowns on its next two possessions to take the lead it would not relinquish.

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T. Williams 1-yard run (LaCamera kick) (10-55-4:33) S. Smith 45-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (5-75-2:00) White 29-yard field goal (6-39-2:30) O. Smith 13-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (6-80-2:17) LaCamera 46-yard field goal (12-55-5:01) Ford 7-yard run (LaCamera kick) (7-55-2:26) Ford 17-yard run (LaCamera kick) (5-46-2:12)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

0-7 7-7 10-7 17-7 17-10 17-17 17-24

SC A&M 14 20 2 12 11 8 1 0 23 159 26 49 256 159 17-30-0 19-27-0 279 396 56 76 1-1 2-1 2-10 5-47 7-310 8-324 44.3 40.5 1-3 1-(-1) 3-72 2-10 0-0 0-0 25:53 34:07 2-13 7-16 0-1 0-0 2-3 3-3 1-8 7-56 2-2 3-3 1-2 1-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: SC: T. Williams 14-73; Turner 1-0; Dowdle 2-(-4); Bentley 9-(46). A&M: Mond 16-95; Ford 12-70; Williams 16-56; Bussey 3-12; Paul 1-6.

PASSING: SC: Bentley 17-30-0-256. A&M: Mond 19-27-0-159.

RECEIVING: SC: Hurst 6-76; Edwards 4-68; S. Smith 3-86; O. Smith 3-28; T. Williams 1-(-2). A&M: Ratley 4-40; Kirk 4-13; Ausbon 3-43; Williams 3-22; Ford 2-19; Bussey 1-19; Buckley 1-11; Paul 1-1.

PUNT RETURNS: SC: Lammons 1-3. A&M: Kirk 1-(-1).

KICKOFF RETURNS: SC: Fenton 2-58; Turner 1-14. A&M: Kirk 1-10; Cline 1-0.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: SC: None. A&M: None.

KEY STAT 151-7 – Texas A&M outgained South Carolina 151-7 in the fourth quarter, taking a 24-17 lead on a Keith Ford 17-yard touchdown run. South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley also was sacked four times in the game’s final quarter.

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South Carolina 48 Arkansas 22 October 7, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 79,416

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An unprecedented night by South Carolina’s defense may have rescued the Gamecocks season and sent Arkansas back down a familiar, discouraging path.

The Gamecocks (4-2, 2-2 Southeastern) scored three touchdowns on defense - returning two interceptions and a fumble - in a 48-22 win over Arkansas (2-3, 0-2) on Saturday.

After a 75-yard touchdown drive by the Razorbacks tied it at 10 early in the second quarter, Arkansas gained just 48 yards in their next 18 plays. Those plays included an Austin Allen interception Skai Moore returned 34 yards for a TD and an Allen fumble that T.J. Brunson returned 74 yards for a score.

By the time the Razorbacks started moving the ball again, the Gamecocks led 41-10 in the fourth quarter. ‘’Everything disintegrated right in front of us,’’ said Arkansas coach Brett Bielema, who will need three wins over five SEC teams he is a combined 8-15 against with the Razorbacks South Carolina has no record of ever scoring three defensive touchdowns in the 125 years it has played football. Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp, known for his defensive mind, couldn’t remember three touchdowns from his favorite unit in his career. And Brunson - he had never been in the end zone in all his football life, either. ‘’That was fun. I hope to get to do it again,’’ Brunson said.

And all that defense helped build the confidence of an offense that had seen several shaky games but come through with two more wins than the halfway point in 2016. Jake Bentley went 16 of 31 for 199 yards and three touchdowns, including a critical 18-yard pass to Bryan Edwards in the corner of the end zone with four seconds in the first half.

Bentley spread the ball around to nine receivers as South Carolina beat a team from the SEC West for the first time since 2013.

The Gamecocks gained 358 yards, scoring on five of eight possessions in the final three quarters. Bentley was sacked just once, a week after the offense line allowed seven sacks in a loss to Texas A&M. ‘’It takes the pressure off of us,’’ Bentley said of the defense. ‘’Their confidence is through the roof.’’

GAME CHANGER With the game tied at 10 in the final minute of the first half, Jake Bentley hit Bryan Edwards with an 18-yard touchdown pass, giving the Gamecocks a 17-10 lead with four seconds remaining. South Carolina took a lead it would never relinquish heading into the halftime locker room.

KEY STAT 3 -- The South Carolina defense recorded three touchdowns for the first time in modern history. Skai Moore and Keisean Nixon each returned an interception for a score while T.J. Brunson had a 73-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.

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12 14

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Scoring Summary 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th

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SC ARK SC ARK SC SC SC SC SC ARK SC ARK

White 33-yard field goal (4-0-1:27) Limpert 48-yard field goal (8-45-3:15) Hurst 62-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (2-65-0:45) Jones 5-yard pass from Allen (Limpert kick) (12-75-5:49) Edwards 18-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (8-69-1:54) White 29-yard field goal (9-50-3:49) Moore 34-yard interception return (White kick) Brunson 73-yard fumble recovery (White kick) T. Williams 3-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (11-60-5:37) Williams 4-yard run (Kelley pass failed) (10-75-4:11) Nixon 45-yard interception return (Woznick kick) Nance 34-yard pass fro Kelley (Kelley pass failed) (5-58-1:53)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

3-0 3-3 10-3 10-10 17-10 20-10 27-10 34-10 41-10 41-16 48-16 48-22

ARK SC 19 19 7 9 11 9 1 1 106 159 32 36 224 199 20-37-2 16-31-0 330 358 69 67 2-2 1-0 4-25 3-25 5-175 2-99 35.0 49.5 0-0 1-5 2-51 1-28 0-0 2-79 30:25 29:35 6-14 4-13 0-0 1-2 2-2 4-4 1-6 2-15 1-1 6-6 1-1 2-4

Individual Statistics RUSHING: ARK: Williams 7-32; Hayden 9-28; Kelley 2-23; Hammonds 2-22; Jones 1-9; Nance 1-4; Stewart 1-1; Whaley 6-(-3), Allen 3-(-10). SC: Dowdle 11-61; T. Williams 8-35; Denson 8-25; Turner 5-20; Hurst 2-12; Edwards 1-11; Bentley 1-(-5).

PASSING: ARK: Allen 12-24-1-84; Kelley 8-13-1-140. SC: Bentley 16-310-199-3.

RECEIVING: ARK: Nance 8-116; Jones 3-37; Stewart 3-26;Cantrell 2-12; Patton 1-21; Williams 1-16; Martin 1-15; O’Grady 1-(-19). SC: O. Smith 3-40; Hurst 2-76; Edwards 2-20; S. Smith 2-16; Turner 2-14; Crosby 2-11; August 1-19; T. Williams 1-3; Dowdle 1-0.

PUNT RETURNS: ARK: None. SC: Lammons 1-5.

KICKOFF RETURNS: ARK: Warren 1-42; Jackson 1-9. SC: Turner 1-28.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: ARK: None. SC: Nixon 1-45; Moore 1-34.

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South Carolina 15 Tennessee 9 October 14, 2017 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, Tenn.

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KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Parker White made all three of his field-goal attempts, including a a tiebreaking 21-yarder with 5:17 remaining, and South Carolina produced a goal-line stand Saturday in the closing seconds of a 15-9 victory over Tennessee.

After being completely shut down the entire second half, Tennessee’s offense reached South Carolina’s 2-yard line with nine seconds left before Jarrett Guarantano threw three straight incompletions to close the game. The game ended on a pass intended for Brandon Johnson in the right corner of the end zone.

Tennessee (3-3, 0-3 SEC) hasn’t scored a touchdown in its last 10 quarters and settled for field goals after having first-and-goal on two separate drives in the first half.

White, who had been 4 of 11 on field-goal attempts before Saturday, made his tiebreaking 21-yarder in the fourth quarter plus a 36-yarder with 1:13 left. White also had a 47-yard field goal in the second quarter.

The comeback continued Muschamp’s mastery of Tennessee.

Muschamp, who coached Florida from 2011-14, now owns a career record of 6-0 against Tennessee and a 4-0 mark against Jones.

The Volunteers gave Guarantano his first career start but still couldn’t awaken their dormant offense. Guarantano went 11 of 18 for 133 yards and was sacked seven times. He had 17 carries for minus-2 net yards.

South Carolina (5-2, 3-2) scored on each of its last three drives.

The Gamecocks appeared ready to take the lead when A.J. Turner’s 20-yard touchdown run around the right end tied the game at 9-all with 1:02 left in the third quarter. But on the ensuing extra-point attempt, holder Danny Gordon mishandled a low snap. Gordon threw an incomplete pass that prevented South Carolina from grabbing a 10-9 lead.

South Carolina pulled ahead for good on its next possession with a 16play, 72-yard drive that lasted over nine minutes.

Tennessee grabbed a 9-3 halftime lead after Brent Cimaglia made field goals from 29, 33 and 24 yards out.

GAME CHANGER Tennessee’s offense attacked the red zone four times in the game, but came away with only three first-half field goals. The South Carolina defense held the Volunteers to just 253 total yards, a season best for the Gamecocks defense. The game ended with Tennessee at the South Carolina 2-yard line but a pair of incomplete passes gave the Gamecocks their fifth win of the season.

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UT UT SC UT SC SC SC

Cimaglia 29-yard field goal (7-46-3:33) Cimaglia 33-yard field goal (14-80-6:32) White 47-yard field goal (6-30-3:05) Cimaglia 24-yard field goal (11-51-4:41) Turner 20-yard run (Team kick failed) (12-95-6:28) White 21-yard field goal (16-72-9:10) White 36-yard field goal (8-28-3:12)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

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SC UT 19 16 11 6 8 6 0 4 194 120 40 39 129 133 15-24-0 11-19-0 323 253 64 58 0-0 2-0 8-59 7-40 4-160 6-314 40.0 52.3 4-49 1-10 1-24 1-21 0-0 0-0 32:42 27:18 5-13 3-13 0-1 0-0 3-3 3-4 7-46 1-6 0-1 0-0 3-3 3-3

Individual Statistics RUSHING: SC: Turner 14-86; T. Williams 11-47; Bentley 6-24; Dowdle 4-19; Denson 4-14; Hurst 1-4. UT: Kelly 16-58; Chandler 4-45; Dormady 1-13; Palmer 1-6; Guarantano. 27-(-2).

PASSING: SC: Bentley 15-24-0-129. UT: Guarantano 11-18-0-133; Smith 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: SC: Edwards 6-63; O. Smith 3-40; August 2-9; Terrell 1-9; S. Smith 1-4; Pollard 1-4; Turner 1-0. UT: Callaway 4-37; Johnson 3-54; Kelly 2-21; Chandler 1-11; Smith 1-10.

PUNT RETURNS: SC: Lammons 4-49. UT: Callaway 1-10.

KICKOFF RETURNS: SC: Fenton 1-24. UT: Chandler 1-21.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: SC: None. UT: None.

KEY STAT 86 — A.J. Turner entered the game with 60 yards rushing but more than doubled that in the win over the Volunteers. Turner ran 14 times for 86 yards and the touchdown that tied the game at nine in the third quarter. Turner’s rushing also helped chew the clock as South Carolina had the ball for 12:22 in the fourth quarter.

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South Carolina 34 Vanderbilt 27 October 28, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 78,992

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On the expected legs of A.J. Turner and the surprising legs of quarterback Jake Bentley, South Carolina is finally back in an Southeastern Conference East Division race in November.

Bentley, who came into the game with 14 yards rushing all season, ran six times for 47 yards and the first two TDs on the ground in his college career to lead South Carolina (6-2, 4-2) to a 34-27 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday. Turner ran 15 times for a career best 121 yards.

The Gamecocks still need help for only a second division title since joining the SEC in 1992. Even if they beat No. 3 Georgia on the road next weekend, they will still be a game behind the Bulldogs but with the tiebreaker.

A new weapon emerged Saturday. When Bentley takes off, it’s a deepbreath moment for the Gamecocks. Offensive lineman Zach Bailey used a curse word to say what it scares out of him. Bentley said when he has just one defender in front of him, he tries to make what he called ‘’the slowest juke move ever seen.’’

But each of the sophomore’s runs was huge. Two went for touchdowns, one turned a second-and-15 into a third-and-2 and another went for 8 yards on a second-and-9.

Bentley also completed 19 of his 29 passes for 174 yards.

Vanderbilt (3-5, 0-5) had two players ejected for targeting - defensive back Zaire Jones and linebacker Charles Wright, the team’s sack leader, on a hit on Bentley just after he released the ball.

Bentley said he is used to taking shots. ‘’Anytime a quarterback runs it’s like a little minnow with a pool of sharks,’’ he said.

Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason said he wasn’t going to argue the specifics of either targeting call, but he isn’t sure the rule is being interpreted correctly.

He felt his players made hard tackles that did not target the head or a helpless player.

The Commodores finished with 10 penalties for 100 yards. The final one might have been the most costly. A holding penalty by tight end Sam Dobbs stalled a potential game-tying drive and Kyle Shurmur overthrew Caleb Scott on fourth-and-2 with just over a minute to go at the South Carolina 40.

Shurmur threw for a season-best 333 yards and four touchdowns.

GAME CHANGER The Gamecocks were a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone in today’s 34-27 win over Vanderbilt. That included a pair of rushing touchdowns from Jake Bentley and a one-yard score by A.J. Turner to close out the first quarter. On the season, South Carolina is 18-for-22 (81.8 percent) in the red zone this season.

SOUTH CAROLINA Vanderbilt South Carolina

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7 7

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Scoring Summary 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th

12:06 10:25 1:01 7:25 5:28 2:51 8:55 3:54 9:42 4:50

VU SC SC VU SC SC VU SC SC VU

Blasingame 9-yard pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick) (6-75-2:54) 0-7 Bentley 19-yard run (White kick) (4-75-1:41) 7-7 Turner 1-yard run (White kick) (10-64-3:38) 14-7 Duncan 8-yard pass from Shurmur (kick blocked) (6-54-1:45) 14-13 S. Smith 36-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (5-75-1:57) 21-13 White 44-yard field goal (6-8-2:15) 24-13 Lipscomb 47-yard pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick) (3-70-1:28) 24-20 Bentley 11-yard run (White kick) (8-72-5:01) 31-20 White 39-yard field goal (10-43-4:23) 34-20 Duncan 4-yard pass from Shurmur (Openshaw kick) (14-77-4:52) 34-27

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

VU SC 27 26 8 14 15 8 4 4 107 212 23 37 333 174 27-49-1 19-29-0 440 386 72 66 2-0 0-0 10-100 7-50 4-138 3-144 34.5 48.0 3-21 0-0 2-52 1-23 0-0 1-10 29:24 30:36 8-15 7-14 0-2 0-0 3-3 3-3 1-8 0-0 3-4 4-4 0-0 2-3

Individual Statistics RUSHING: VU: Rivers 11-41; Webb 6-31; Sherfield 1-19; Lipscomb 1-11; Tennyson 1-11; Blasingame 2-7; Team 1-(-13). SC: Turner 15-121; Bentley 6-47; Denson 4-25; T. Williams 8-13; Hurst 1-6; Edwards 1-5; Team 2-(-5).

PASSING: VU: Shurmur 27-49-1-333. SC: Bentley 19-29-0-174.

RECEIVING: VU: Duncan 8-80; Lipscomb 7-128; Sherfield 4-59; Scott 4-32; Webb 1-13; Marcus 1-9; Blasingame 1-9; Pinkney 1-3. SC: S. Smith 5-76; Hurst 4-31; Turner 4-24; O. Smith 3-35; Edwards 2-15; T. Williams 1-(-7).

PUNT RETURNS: VU: Lipscomb 3-18. SC: None.

KICKOFF RETURNS: VU: Wakefield 2-52. SC: Fenton 1-23.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: VU: None. SC: Montac 1-10.

KEY STAT 212 -- The South Carolina offense had a season high 212 rushing yards in today’s win over Vanderbilt. The Gamecocks were led on the ground by A.J. Turner, who had a career high 121 yards. Jake Bentley added 47 yards and the first two rushing touchdowns of his career.

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#2/2 Georgia 24 South Carolina 10 November 4, 2017 Sanford Stadium Athens, Ga. 92,746

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ATHENS, GA. — Jake Fromm proved he can throw - and block a little, too - as his two touchdown passes led No. 2 Georgia to a 24-10 win over South Carolina on Saturday.

Fromm was accurate and efficient, completing 16 of 22 passes for 196 yards with scoring passes of 10 yards to Javon Wims and 20 yards to Mecole Hardman.

Fromm also had the final block to clear the way for Sony Michel to score on a direct-snap, 8-yard run in the first quarter.

Georgia (9-0, 6-0 Southeastern Conference, No. 1 College Football Playoff) has won its first nine games for the first time since 1982. The Bulldogs needed a Mississippi win over Kentucky on Saturday to clinch a spot in the SEC championship game.

South Carolina (6-3, 4-3) had its three-game winning streak snapped. The Gamecocks also lost hopes for winning the SEC East.

Nick Chubb ran for 102 yards on 20 carries for Georgia. Michel added 81 yards rushing.

Georgia, accustomed to lopsided SEC wins, faced a tougher challenge from South Carolina. The Bulldogs led only 14-7 at halftime. Each team had first-half touchdown catches determined by reviews.

Jake Bentley’s 12-yard pass to Bryan Edwards early in the second half was ruled incomplete before the officials’ review determined Edwards made the catch before going out of bounds. The touchdown tied the game at 7.

On Georgia’s next drive, a review determined Wims had his left foot in bounds on his touchdown catch.

The Bulldogs opened the second half with a 75-yard touchdown drive capped by Fromm’s touchdown pass to Hardman, who made a leaping catch over Jamyest Williams.

South Carolina’s Parker White kicked a 25-yard field goal late in the third quarter. Georgia’s Rodrigo Blankenship kicked a 20-yarder in the fourth quarter.

Following Blankenship’s field goal, Georgia stopped South Carolina at its 44 when cornerback Deandre Baker deflected Bentley’s fourth-down pass.

Malkom Parrish’s interception ended the Gamecocks’ final possession.

Bentley completed 21 of 35 passes for 227 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

GAME CHANGER South Carolina tied the game at seven on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jake Bentley to Bryan Edwards, but Georgia answered on its next possession as a 10-play, 75-yard drive ended with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jake Frohm to Javon Wims. Georgia never relinquished that lead, scoring 10 points in the second half in the 24-10 win.

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2:21 13:58 9:27 9:28 3:36 6:36

UGA SC UGA UGA SC UGA

Michel 8-yard run (Blankenship kick) (11-69-5:30) 0-7 Edwards 12-yaed pass from Bentley (White kick) (10-75-3:23) 7-7 Wims 10-yard pass from Fromm (Blankenship kick) (10-75-4:40) 7-14 Hardman 20-yard pass from Fromm (Blankenship kick) (10-75-5:32) 7-21 White 25-yard field goal (13-68-5:52) 10-21 Blankenship 20-yard field goal (15-65-7:32) 10-24

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC UGA 14 26 1 13 11 12 2 1 43 242 17 53 227 196 21-36-2 16-22-0 270 438 53 75 0-0 1-1 2-15 5-55 3-120 3-140 40.0 46.7 0-0 1-(-3) 1-13 0-0 0-0 2-17 21:38 38:22 4-12 8-13 0-1 1-1 2-2 4-5 1-7 2-11 1-1 3-3 1-2 1-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: SC: Turner 8-35; Denson 3-9; T. Williams 3-8; Bentley 3-(9). UGA: Chubb 20-102; Michel 16-81; Swift 5-22; Herrien 2-18; Fromm 5-11; Payne 2-6; Ridley 1-5; Team 2-(-3).

PASSING: SC: Bentley 21-35-2-227; Hurst 0-1-0-0. UGA: Fromm 16-220-196.

RECEIVING: SC: Hurst 7-93; Edwards 7-62; O. Smith 3-36; S. Smith 2-28; Turner 1-5; T. Williams 1-3. UGA: Wims 5-46; Godwin 3-53; Hardman 3-41; Nauta 1-17; Michel 1-16; Chubb 1-9; Blazevich 1-7; Ridley 1-7.

PUNT RETURNS: SC: None. UGA: Hardman 1-(-3).

KICKOFF RETURNS: SC: Fenton 1-13. UGA: None.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: SC: None. UGA: None.

KEY STAT 242 -- Georgia ran for 242 yards on 53 carries in the win over South Carolina. Nick Chubb went for 102 yards, while Sony Michel had 81 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Gamecocks. The running attack helped the Bulldogs go 8-for-13 on third down.

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South Carolina 28 Florida 20 November 11, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 79,727

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a season of one dominant team and a bunch of disappointments in the SEC East, resilient South Carolina figured out another way to win, overcoming four turnovers to beat Florida 28-20 on Saturday and reach heights the Gamecocks have rarely achieved.

South Carolina (7-3, 5-3 Southeastern) can’t win what would have been only been its second SEC East title.

But the Gamecocks will finish with only its eighth winning SEC record in 26 seasons in the league.

Second year coach Will Muschamp has his Gamecocks embracing what he calls a ‘’So What? Now what?’’ philosophy, and his quarterback Jake Bentley personified it, shaking off three interceptions to throw for 249 yards and run for two touchdowns . ‘’At the end of the day, we won,’’ the sophomore said. ‘’It’s better to learn from something with a W.’’ A Florida team in disarray with a fired coach and no wins since September couldn’t take advantage of the help. The Gators (3-6, 3-5) will finish with a losing SEC record for only the third time since 1992.

Interim coach Randy Shannon said he was proud his team kept fighting after a 35-point loss against Georgia led to the firing of Jim McElwain two weeks ago, and Shannon’s debut was a 29-point loss to Missouri. But he understands it still isn’t enough as Florida will miss a bowl game for only the third time in 31 seasons. ‘’Is this up to the expectations of this program? No. We wanted to win.

There are no moral victories,’’ Shannon said.

A.J. Turner ran 22 times for 136 yards and Mon Denson rushed for the first two touchdowns of his career as South Carolina had its best offensive game of the season with 469 yards.

In a common theme this season, the Gamecocks defense also came through.

The Gators converted as many fourth downs (2 for 2) as third downs (2 for 15). And the defense ended Florida’s last chance when defensive back Jamyest Williams picked off a tipped pass near midfield with just over a minute to go. ‘’Two years ago, we’re a 3-9 football team. The investment you’ve made to get to this point, I’m damn proud of you,’’ Muschamp told his team in the locker room after the win.

GAME CHANGER With South Carolina holding a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, Jake Bentley’s pass was intercepted by CJ Henderson at the Gamecock 25-yard line. Henderson returned it to the South Carolina 1-yard line, but the ball was poked away by Hayden Hurst and picked up by A.J. Turner to the Gamecock 24.

Although they didn’t score, the Gamecocks kept the lead and added to it on a Mon Denson 24-yard rush towards the end of the first quarter.

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Bentley 4-yard run (White kick) (7-74-2:51) Denson 24-yard run (White kick) (6-75-2:06) Pineiro 29-yard field goal (5-26-1:42) Pineiro 37-yard field goal (7-46-1:58) Denson 12-yard run (White kick) (8-75-4:07) Perine 18-yard run (Pineiro kick) (7-75-2:22) Bentley 7-yard run (White kick) (6-53-2:31) Thompson 1-yard run (Pineiro kick) (4-70-1:13)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

7-0 14-0 14-3 14-6 21-6 21-13 28-13 28-20

UF SC 12 24 3 9 8 13 1 2 78 220 22 47 223 249 17-39-1 19-29-3 301 469 61 76 3-2 1-1 10-56 3-26 8-346 4-151 43.2 37.8 1-0 4-34 0-0 1-21 3-71 1-0 24:19 35:41 2-15 5-13 2-2 1-2 4-4 3-4 3-13 4-29 2-2 4-4 2-2 0-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: UF: Thompson 3-35; Perine 6-24; Zaire 6-21; Franks 7-(-2).

SC: Turner 22-136; Denson 13-61; Bentley 8-14; Hurst 1-11; Edwards 1-2; Team 2-(-4).

PASSING: UF: Franks 10-25-1-174; Zaire 7-14-0-49. SC: Bentley 19-293-249.

RECEIVING: UF: Powell 5-58; Toney 3-37; Massey 2-11; Stephens 1-63; Hammond 1-37; Cleveland 1-11; Swain 1-7; Perine 1-2; Lewis 1-(-1); Thompson 1-(-2). SC: O. Smith 5-60; Hurst 5-59; Edwards 3-48; Turner 3-36; S. Smith 1-26; August 1-11; Dawkins 1-9.

PUNT RETURNS: UF: Powell 1-0. SC: Lammons 3-34; Team 1-0.

KICKOFF RETURNS: UF: None. SC: Fenton 1-21.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: UF: Gardner 1-46; Henderson 1-25; Joseph 1-0. SC: J. Williams 1-0.

KEY STAT 242 – South Carolina produced a season-high 469 yards on 76 offensive plays in the win over Florida. A.J. Turner ran for a career-high 136 yards while Mon Denson added 61 yards and two touchdowns. Jake Bentley was 19-for-29 for 249 yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns.

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South Carolina 31 +û+. āĀ November 18, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 74,742

2017 Game Recaps Wofford South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina linebacker Skai Moore believes the Gamecocks have one mission in the week leading up to rival Clemson find that edge.

Moore, the fifth-year senior, had a record-tying interception that turned things in the Gamecocks favor and stuffed out another Wofford drive in the third quarter as South Carolina reached eight wins for the first time in four years with a 31-10 victory Saturday.

Moore was a freshman in 2013, the last time the Gamecocks won that many - and last time they defeated state rival Clemson, their next opponent.

South Carolina (8-3) certainly did that against Wofford, an FCS opponent who had not beaten the Gamecocks since 1917. After falling behind 3-0 and seeing Wofford stop them short on fourth down, quarterback Jake Bentley and the Gamecocks got going.

Bentley ran for two touchdowns and passed for a third to end any threat of another stunner, like when Citadel, Wofford’s SoCon rival, beat them 23-22 two years ago.

Bentley finished off a 50-yard scoring drive with a 1-yard TD run. Bentley hit Bryan Edwards with a pretty, 23-yard scoring pass on the next series and the Gamecocks were on their way to their 17th straight victory over Wofford (9-2).

South Carolina had not won eight games in a season since 2013, the last of three consecutive 11-2 marks under former coach Steve Spurrier. To get even more, the Gamecocks will need to end Clemson’s three-game win streak in the rivalry. Expect South Carolina to be big underdogs to the defending national champions who won this game 56-7 a year ago and are poised for another playoff run this season.

Bentley, the sophomore quarterback, leads South Carolina with six rushing touchdowns, all coming in the past four games. Bentley threw for 194 yards on 22 of 28 passing with no interceptions.

South Carolina’s defense did its part, too. The Gamecocks held Wofford, which came in averaging 260 yards rushing, to 155 yards on the ground.

Moore’s pick was the 14th of his career, matching Bo Davies mark set 46 years ago.

GAME CHANGER Wofford held a 3-0 lead after the end of the first quarter and had possession but on the first play of the second period, Skai Moore recorded his 14th career interception, tying a South Carolina career interception record and setting up a Jake Bentley 1-yard run, giving the Gamecocks a lead they would never relinquish.

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Carter 32-yard field goal (14-79-7:22) Bentley 1-yard run (White kick) (12-50-7:10) Edwards 23-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (9-72-3:35) Morgan 1-yard run (Carter kick) (10-75-5:37) Bentley 1-yard run (White kick) (7-70-3:02) White 27-yard field goal (9-36-4:13) Turner 2-yard run (White kick) (6-38-2:59)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

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WOF SC 14 23 9 13 2 9 3 1 155 195 41 38 72 194 5-9-2 22-28-0 227 389 50 66 2-1 0-0 3-21 3-31 1-41 1-35 41.0 35.0 0-0 0-0 3-44 2-43 0-0 2-9 26:28 33:32 4-9 6-11 0-1 2-3 2-2 4-4 2-11 1-12 1-1 4-4 1-1 1-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: WOF: McAfee 9-49; Stoddard 11-33; Morgan 7-31; Newman 6-24; Nelson 3-20; Pace 2-6; Chapman 1-3; Goodson 1-0; Team 1-(-11).

SC: Turner 11-69; T. Williams 8-58; C. Kinlaw 4-47; Bentley 8-11; Denson 5-8; Edwards 1-1; Hurst 1-1.

PASSING: WOF: Goodson 3-6-1-28; Newman 2-3-1-44 SC: Bentley 2228-0-194.

RECEIVING: WOF: McAfee 2-41; Taylor 1-17; Hill 1-9; Morgan 1-5. SC: Edwards 8-90; O. Smith 4-30; S. Smith 3-30; Hurst 3-10; August 1-15; Dawkins 1-9; Turner 1-6; Denson 1-4.

PUNT RETURNS: WOF: None. SC: None.

KICKOFF RETURNS: WOF: Pace 2-30; McPherson 1-14. SC: S. Smith 2-43.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: WOF: None. SC: Moore 1-1; Fenton 1-8.

KEY STAT 1,004 — A.J. Turner ran for 69 yards on 11 carries in the win over Wofford but it was his final carry of the game that made him the 43rd player in South Carolina history to reach 1,000 yards rushing for his career. Turner also had a touchdown, a 2-yard scamper, to give the Gamecocks the final 21-point scoring margain.

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#4/3 Clemson 34 South Carolina 10 November 25, 2017 Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, S.C. 82,908

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kelly Bryant threw two touchdowns to Hunter Renfrow and No. 4 Clemson kept on track for a third straight trip to the College Football Playoff with a 34-10 victory over rival South Carolina on Saturday night.

The Tigers (11-1, No. 3 College Football Playoff) won their fourth straight game in the Palmetto State’s most cared-about sporting event, tying their second-longest run of dominance in the series.

The win was the 100th in Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s career. And combined with the CFP’s top teams - Alabama and Miami - losing this weekend, the Tigers solidified their position among the top four heading into the Atlantic Coast Conference title game next week.

The Tigers entered wary of a rejuvenated South Carolina (8-4, No. 24 CFP), which finished second in the Southeastern Conference East and had its most victories in a season in four years. But Clemson’s defense bottled up the Gamecocks and quarterback Jake Bentley for a second consecutive season.

Fittingly, cornerback Ryan Carter opened Clemson’s scoring with a 12yard pick-six on quarterback Jake Bentley’s bad throw near his goal line.

South Carolina managed just 99 yards in the first half and 207 for the game, its lowest total this season.

Renfrow, whose 2-yard TD catch with a second left gave Clemson a 3531 win over Alabama in the national title game in January, scored on passes of 4 and 61 yards to put things out of reach. Renfrow had his third career two-TD game, the other two coming in Clemson’s national championship appearances against Alabama the previous two years.

Bryant completed 23 of 34 passes for 272 yards, his most since throwing for 316 yards against Louisville on Sept. 16.

Bentley finished 16 of 29 for 126 yards, two interceptions and a 38-yard TD pass to Bryan Edwards late in the fourth quarter. Bentley passed for just 41 yards against the Tigers in a 56-7 loss in 2016.

GAME CHANGER Clemson scored its first touchdown on a 12-yard interception return from Ryan Carter with 6:50 left in the first quarter. That occurred after the South Carolina defense held the Tigers’ offense on their first possession. Clemson never trailed while putting up 469 yards of offense.

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Carter 12-yard interception return (Spence kick) Feaster 1-yard run (Spence kick) (9-80-2:46) Renfrow 4-yard pass from Bryant (kick failed) (10-79-4:51) Renfrow 61-yard pass from Bryant (Spence kick) (1-61-0:21) Etienne 5-yard run (Spence kick) (13-69-6:09) White 40-yard field goal (4-(-1)-0:52) Edwards 38-yard pass from Bentley (White kick) (9-80-4:11)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

0-7 0-14 0-20 0-27 0-34 3-34 10-34

CU SC 27 10 12 4 12 6 3 0 184 81 45 25 285 126 25-38-2 16-29-2 469 207 83 54 1-0 1-0 2-25 9-76 3-133 7-369 44.3 52.7 0-0 1-(-3) 2-67 5-103 2-12 2-22 35:26 24:34 7-16 6-15 2-3 0-0 3-3 0-0 1-4 1-4 4-5 1-1 0-0 1-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: CU: Etienne 9-41; Choice 7-39; Bryant 10-26; McCloud 2-22; Fuller 5-20; Feaster 6-18; Cooper 1-9; Rencher 3-8; Rodgers 1-4, Team 1-(3). SC: T. Williams 13-53; Turner 2-10; Bentley 5-9; Denson 3-6; Davis 1-(-2).

PASSING: CU: Bryant 23-34-1-272; Johnson 2-4-1-13. SC: Bentley 1629-2-126.

RECEIVING: CU: Renfrow 4-75; Higgins 3-84; Cain 3-23; McCloud 3-16; Greenlee 2-19; Fuller 2-16; Rodgers 2-16; Feaster 2-12; Richard 2-(5); Etienne 1-23; Overton 1-6. SC: Edwards 6-70; Hurst 3-28; O. Smith 3-12; T. Williams 2-13; Turner 2-3.

PUNT RETURNS: CU: None. SC: Lammons 1-(-3).

KEY STAT 35:26 — Clemson’s ground game combined with its defense held the ball for 35:26 on the night. Clemson converted on seven of its 16 third-down conversions and were 3-for-3 scored in the red zone.

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KICKOFF RETURNS: CU: Etienne 2-67. SC: Fenton 3-58; Turner 2-45.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: CU: Carter 1-12; Mullen 1-0. SC: Nixon 1-22; Montac 1-0.

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Bowl Game Recaps 2016 Birmingham Bowl USF 46, South Carolina 39 December 29, 2016 Legion Field Birmingham, Ala. 31,229 BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — South Carolina (6-7) stormed back from an 18-point deficit to force overtime, but USF (11-2) came through in the end to claim a 46-39 victory in the 2016 Birmingham Bowl from Legion Field.

The Bulls wasted no time in taking the advantage in overtime, as quarterback Quinton Flowers scrambled before finding Elkanah Dillon in the end zone for the decisive score. The Gamecocks benefited from a face mask penalty to keep their OT possession alive, but Mike Love, on 4th-and-6, produced a sack to end the chance and the game in the Bulls’ favor.

In the fourth quarter, South Carolina got a critical score with 9:41 to go.

On 4th-and-2 from the USF 9, A Bull defender tipped the Jake Bentley pass, but freshman wide receiver Bryan Edwards, diving right behind the tip, brought in the catch at the back of the end zone for a touchdown. That brought the Gamecocks within a score at 39-31.

The Gamecocks drove inside the Bulls’ 10 with a chance to tie the game, but cornerback Tajee Fullwood forced a fumble at the two, and Khalid McGee recovered it to end that chance.

The Gamecock defense stepped up and held the Bulls to only a yard and forced their third punt in four possessions. Chris Lammons returned the punt to the USF 2, setting up A.J. Turner’s one-yard score. Needing two to tie the game, Bentley hit Hayden Hurst in the back of the end zone to convert and tie things at 39-39. The Gamecock defense held again to force overtime.

In the first quarter, USF got a pair of four-yard runs from its starting quarterback Flowers, the first on a designed draw and the second on a scramble, to take the advantage. The Bulls converted a two-point conversion after the first score, making it 15-0 after the traditional PAT kick after the second run.

The Gamecocks struck fast with a four-play, 81-yard drive that saw freshman quarterback Bentley run for the first 10 yards before throwing the final 71 yards. A completion to sophomore wide receiver Deebo Samuel came before two receptions by Hurst, the final a 25-yard scoring catch.

A fourth-down conversion helped USF send the lead back to 15. Flowers hit D’Ernest Johnson, who rumbled 22 yards to keep the drive going. Three plays later, Flowers completed a one-yard run for his third score of the game.

On the Gamecocks’ final drive of the first half, Bentley went 5-for-6, including capping it with a three-yard score to Samuel. But USF answered, as Flowers hit Johnson for a 37-yard TD pass to make it 29-14 at the end of the first half.

South Carolina scored on the first drive of the second half, with Samuel capping the drive with a four-yard run. Freshman running back Rico Dowdle had the biggest gain on the drive, running for 26 yards to get the ball into Bull territory.

The Gamecock defense held the Bulls to a field goal after USF drove inside the Gamecock 5. But on the ensuing South Carolina possession, Fullwood intercepted a pass and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown, putting the Bulls’ lead to 39-21.

With 22 seconds left in the third, Gamecock senior Elliott Fry hit a 43yard field goal to make it 39-24, starting the comeback bid by Carolina.

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Flowers 4-yard run (Wilcox pass from Kean (7-46-2:26) Flowers 4-yard run (Behr kick) (11-80-4:09) Hurst 25-yard pass from Bentley (Fry kick) (4-81-1:14) Flowers 1-yard run (Behr kick) (10-77-4:26) Samuel 3-yard pass from Bentley (Fry kick) (10-73-4:26) Johnson 37-yard pass from Flowers (Behr kick) (8-68-1:05) Samuel 4-yard run (Fry kick) (8-65-3:05) Behr 21-yard field goal (11-60-3:48) Fullwood 47-yard interception return (Behr kick) Fry 43-yard field goal (4-2-1:32) Edwards 9-yard pass from Bentley (Fry kick) (9-77-4:14) Turner 1-yard run (Hurst pass from Bentley) (3-2-1:34) Dillon 25-yard pass from Flowers (Behr kick) (1-25)

Team Statistics First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

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USF SC 24 27 10 4 13 20 1 3 208 91 48 34 261 390 23-32-1 32-43-2 469 481 80 77 3-1 4-3 5-50 3-35 4-166 2-88 41.5 44.0 1-2 3-48 4-102 4-97 2-68 1-0 28:03 31:57 7-17 4-13 2-3 2-4 4-4 4-8 5-35 0-0 5-5 4-4 1-1 1-1

Individual Statistics RUSHING: USF: Flowers 21-105; Mack 13-50; Johnson 11-27; Adams 3-26. SC: Dowdle 12-50; Turner 10-49; Samuel 1-4; Team 1-(-3); Bentley 10-(-9).

PASSING: USF: Flowers 23-32-1-261. SC: Bentley 32-43-2-390.

RECEIVING: USF: Adams 7-67; Johnson 6-95; McCants 4-25; Dillon 2-35; Mack 2-12; Scantling 1-14; Wilcox 1-13. SC: Samuel 14-190; Hurst 6-86; Edwards 6-71; Turner 3-23; Dowdle 1-8; Crosby 1-7; Banks 1-5.

PUNT RETURNS: USF: Johnson 1-2. SC: Lammons 3-48.

KICKOFF RETURNS: USF: Johnson 3-96; Fullwood 1-6. SC: Samuel 4-97.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS: USF: Fullwood 1-47; Abraham 1-21. SC: Allen-Williams 1-0.

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Bowl Game Recaps Miami (Fla.) South Carolina

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SHREVEPORT, LA.— It would come down to the very last minute of the game, but the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-6) secured their 11th-straight season with a record of .500 or better thanks to a 24-21 win over Miami (6-7) in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl.

A bend-but-don’t-break defense helped carry the Gamecocks through the early portion of the game while the offense was still finding its footing. Despite a pair of Miami drives that went deep into Carolina territory, the Hurricanes could only muster a pair of field goals after being stopped inside the ten yard line both times.

It took a big play halfway through the second quarter to shake the offense from its slow start. On second down at its own 22, Dylan Thompson hit a wide-open Pharoh Cooper on a post route down the middle for the 78-yard touchdown to move the Gamecocks ahead 7-6 with just under eight minutes to play in the first half. The yardage in just that one play matched the offense’s total gains for the entire game up until that point, and tied for the longest pass play in the bowl’s history.

The score broke the seal on the offense, which scored on the very next drive after the defense forced a three-and-out from Miami. Starting near midfield, Thompson spearheaded the scoring drive with a trio of difficult throws. After hooking up with Cooper for a 13-yard first down, he followed it up with a 35-yard strike to Damiere Byrd to get to the Hurricane five-yard line.

A penalty pushed the Gamecocks back to the 15-yard line before Thompson rolled to his left and threw across his body to Mike Davis in the back of the end zone for a 14-6 lead.

On the very next drive, a pass from Miami’s Brad Kaaya was tipped up in the air and intercepted by Jonathan Walton. The turnover would set up a 32-yard field goal from Elliott Fry and cap the team’s scoring for the half, a 17-6 lead.

After struggling to stop Miami’s nationally renowned rushing offense in the first quarter, the Gamecocks defense learned quickly and held the opposition to just 44 yards in the second quarter after allowing 160 in just the first two drives of the game.

The third quarter was largely controlled by Miami, who drew within a field goal of tying the game after an 11-play, 93-yard drive for a touchdown and a two-point conversion. The offensive momentum for Carolina would not carry over the break, as its first four drives of the second half would go for just 71 yards on 25 plays.

The Gamecocks continued to be stymied offensively early on in the fourth quarter, before another game-changing moment would provide the difference.

Carolina would punt the ball with seven minutes left in the game, still ahead 1714. On the drive’s second play, Miami’s Duke Johnson rushed to the right and was swarmed immediately. Gerald Dixon would emerge from the pile with the ball, but the game officials ruled that he was already down before the ball came out. After it was reviewed, however, it was decided that it was a fumble.

On the ensuing possession, Thompson and Cooper would combine yet again for a big play, as the sophomore wide receiver went over the back of his defender on the under-thrown ball and hauled in the 25-yard strike to set up first-and-goal at the two yard line. On the very next play, Thompson would sell the read option fake and keep it for the touchdown, strikingly similar to his game-winner against Florida.

Miami drove 72 yards in under two minutes for a touchdown to make it 24-21.

With 2:16 still to play and needing to run out the clock, the Gamecocks turned to Davis to seal the win. He converted a third-and-one that would be the clincher, as it forced the Hurricanes to use their final two timeouts.

In his final game in the Garnet and Black, Thompson would finish with 284 yards through the air and a pair of touchdowns to go with his rushing score.

Cooper would bring in nine catches for 170 yards and earned offensive MVP honors for his efforts. Skai Moore earned defensive MVP honors.

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Badgley 27-yard field goal (11-65-5:06) 0-3 Badgley 26-yard field goal (12-69-5:32) 0-6 P. Cooper 78-yard pass from Thompson (Fry kick) (2-78-0:20) 7-6 Davis 15-yard pass from Thompson (Fry kick) (6-53-1:33) 14-6 Fry 32-yard field goal (9-31-3:25) 17-6 Edwards 3-yard run (Lewis pass from Kaaya) (10-93-5:23) 17-14 Thompson 2-yard run (Fry kick) (3-29-1:11) 24-14 Dorsett 11-yard pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick) 24-21

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

UM SC 21 16 10 5 10 10 1 1 186 60 40 30 236 284 19-33-1 22-34-0 422 344 73 64 1-1 2-0 5-40 5-51 3-85 4-179 28.3 44.8 0-0 1-(-3) 2-31 2-51 0-0 1-2 31:10 28:50 6-14 7-15 1-2 0-1 4-4 3-4 2-24 2-9 1-1 3-3 2-3 1-3

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: UM: Johnson 24-132; Edwards 6-25; Yearby 6-20; Coley 1-16; Kaaya 3-(-7). SC: Davis 13-55; Byrd 2-19; Wilds 5-3; P. Cooper 3-2; Thompson 7-(-19).

Passing: UM: Kaaya 19-33-1-236. SC: Thompson 22-34-0-284.

Receiving: UM: Johnson 5-51; Dorsett 5-45; Coley 4-31; Lewis 2-56; Dobard 1-32; Berrios 1-14; Yearby 1-7. SC: P. Cooper 9-170; Byrd 3-51; Jones 3-14; Brent 3-21; Davis 2-19; Wilds 2-4; Adams 1-5.

Punt Returns: UM: None. SC: P. Cooper 1-(-3).

Kickoff Returns: UM: Dorsett 2-31. SC: Carson 1-27; Wilds 1-24.

Interception Returns: UM: None. SC: Walton 1-2.

Tackle Leaders: UM: Perryman 8; McCord 5; Bush 5. SC: Moore 11; Golightly 8; Marcus 7; McWilliams 6.

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Bowl Game Recaps 2014 Capital One Bowl Carolina 34, Wisconsin 24 January 1, 2014 Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium Orlando, Fla. 56,629 ORLANDO, FLA. — Behind five touchdowns from quarterback Connor Shaw, No. 8/8 South Carolina (11-2) claimed a 34-24 victory over No. 19/19 Wisconsin (9-4) in the 2014 Capital One Bowl.

The Capital One Bowl MVP, Shaw accounted for 369 yards of offense, going 22for-25 in the air for 312 yards and 3 TDs while also running for 48 yards on 16 carries and a score. Shaw also caught a TD pass for 9 yards. Junior Bruce Ellington caught six passes for a career-best 139 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another, while sophomore Shaq Roland pulled in six passes for 112 yards, both career bests.

The Gamecocks took the lead late in the third quarter behind the senior quarterback in his final game. Shaw found Ellington from 22 yards away to hand South Carolina a 20-17 advantage, but the duo had a much more pivotal play to keep the drive going. On 4th and 7, Ellington tipped the Shaw pass to himself before pulling it down and going out of bounds for a 22-yard gain and conversion. Shaw’s arm accounted for all but three yards of the series, completing six of seven pass attempts on the drive.

South Carolina’s defense stepped up to start the fourth quarter to snuff out a Wisconsin drive. With 1 yard to gain, the Gamecocks twice stopped Melvin Gordon, who rushed for 143 yards in the contest, for no gain to turn the ball over on downs. The Gamecocks proceeded to drive 74 yards in six plays to take a 10-point lead. Shaw twice found Roland on the drive, the second time a 49-yard catch that saw Roland’s concentration as he brought in the catch among two defenders. It was tight end Jerell Adams who scored from 3 yards out for the Gamecocks, pulling down Shaw’s third TD pass.

Wisconsin made it a one-score game again when Kenzel Doe found a seam and dashed 91 yards on the kickoff return, making it 27-24 in favor of the Gamecocks.

On the next possession, however, Shaw drove South Carolina 88 yards for another score, wrapping the drive with Shaw’s 1-yard sneak. Another big pass from Shaw to Roland, a 33-yard reception, helped keep the drive alive.

The Badgers, behind backup quarterback Curt Phillips, tried to answer on the next drive, but on 4th and 1 in the Gamecocks’ territory, the pass hit Jadeveon Clowney’s helmet and sophomore linebacker Kaiwan Lewis corralled it to end that drive. South Carolina gave the Badgers back the ball two plays later when Ethan Armstrong recovered the Gamecocks’ fumble.

After the fumble recovery, Wisconsin drove inside the 20, but Gamecock freshman linebacker Skai Moore came up with his second interception of the day in the end zone to stop the Badger threat. After the Gamecocks punted the ball back to Wisconsin, the Badgers drove again deep into South Carolina territory, but Lewis picked up the fumble on the catch-and-pitch attempt.

South Carolina took the initial lead after a Wisconsin turnover toward the end of the first quarter, when Moore picked off the pass from Badger starting quarterback Joel Stave. On the next play, Shaw hit Ellington for a 39-yard score. Wisconsin answered when Sam Arneson brought in the 1-yard pass from Stave on the tight end out, leveling the score at 7-7.

The offensive duo of Shaw and Ellington handed South Carolina the lead again but in reverse from their normal. To cap the 12-play, 86-yard drive, Carolina called up a double-reverse, halfback pass, as Ellington took the second handoff before firing a strike to Shaw from 9 yards out to hand the Gamecocks a 13-7 lead after the PAT attempt failed.

Wisconsin claimed the halftime lead when Stave found Jeff Duckworth for a 3-yard score and its PAT kick went through the uprights. The Badgers made it a 17-13 lead when Jack Russell hit a 35-yard field goal to end the Badgers’ first second-half drive.

Shaw finished his Gamecock career in fourth on the career passing charts with 6,074 yards, while he holds the South Carolina record with 27 wins as a starting quarterback.

The 312 passing yards ranks as the most during a single game in his senior season.

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14 6

3 7

7 14

24 34

SCORING SUMMARY 1st 0:41 2nd 12:45 2nd 6:48 2nd 0:13

SC WIS SC WIS

3rd 11:19 3rd 3:29 4th 11:05 4th 10:54 4th 6:27

WIS SC SC WIS SC

Ellington 39-yard pass from Shaw (Fry kick) (1-39-0:11) 7-0 Arneson 1-yard pass from Stave (Russell kick) (6-71-2:49) 7-7 Shaw 9-yard pass from Ellington (run failed) (12-86-5:57) 13-7 Duckworth 3-yard pass from Stave (Russell kick) (16-75-6:35) 13-14 Russell 35-yard field goal (7-47-3:41) 13-17 Ellington 22-yard pass from Shaw (Fry kick) (9-75-4:55) 20-17 Adams 4-yard pass from Shaw (Fry kick) (6-74-3:09) 27-17 Doe 91-yard kickoff return (Russell kick) 27-24 Shaw 1-yard run (Fry kick) (9-88-5:06) 34-24

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

WIS SC 21 20 16 8 4 12 1 0 293 112 43 34 117 321 16-26-3 23-26-0 410 438 69 60 1-1 2-2 2-15 4-23 0-0 3-101 --33.7 0-0 0-0 5-160 4-54 0-0 3-4 29:26 30:34 6-14 4-9 1-4 2-2 3-5 3-3 1-8 1-7 3-3 4-4 1-2 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: WIS: Gordon 25-143; White 12-107; Clement 1-32; Watt 1-8; Phillips 1-7; Stave 3-(-4). SC: Davis 9-49; Shaw 16-47; Wilds 3-16; P. Cooper 2-9; Carson 1-0; Team 3-(-4).

Passing: WIS: Stave 9-13-1-80; Phillips 7-12-2-37; Meyer 0-1-0-0. SC: Shaw 22-25-0-312; Ellington 1-1-0-9.

Receiving: WIS: Abbrederis 5-30; Pedersen 3-50; White 2-8; Duckworth 2-7; Wozniak 1-7; Erickson 1-6; Doe 1-3; Arneson 1-1; Gordon 0-5. SC: Ellington 6-140; Roland 6-112; Jones 3-25; Adams 3-17; Davis 2-10; Shaw 1-9; Wilds 1-8; Jeffery 1-0.

Punt Returns: WIS: None. SC: None.

Kickoff Returns: WIS: Doe 4-142; Wozniak 1-18. SC: P. Cooper 3-43; Rhodes 1-11.

Interception Returns: WIS: None. SC: Moore 2-4; Lewis 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: WIS: Borland 10; Shelton 5. SC: Lewis 9; Legree 8; Hampton 6; Diggs 6.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 2013 Outback Bowl Carolina 33, Michigan 28 January 1, 2013 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Fla. 54,527

Bowl Game Recaps South Carolina Michigan

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TAMPA, FLA. -- Dylan Thompson’s 32-yard touchdown pass to Bruce Ellington with 11 seconds remaining lifted South Carolina (11-2) to a 33-28 victory over Michigan (8-5) to win the 2013 Outback Bowl.

Trailing 28-27 with 3:29 remaining, Carolina made one final drive. Connor Shaw converted a 4th & 3 with a 6-yard slant pass to Ace Sanders and followed that up with completions of 6, 8 and 6, all to Sanders to earn two more first downs. Shaw left the game as he was nicked up, bringing Thompson in the game.

Thompson moved the Gamecocks down to the Michigan 32-yardline with 20 seconds left where he unleashed a perfect strike to Ellington near the goal line. The Gamecock wide receiver made his way into the end zone to give the Gamecocks the win.

The back and forth affair saw Shaw and Thompson deliver for Carolina.

Shaw finished 18-for-26 for 224 yards in the air and a pair of TDs and added 96 yards rushing. Thompson was 7-for-10 for 117 yards and two scores.

Sanders caught 9 passes for 92 yards with two touchdown receptions as well as a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown en route to MVP honors.

The Gamecocks needed just three plays to find the end zone. Damiere Byrd got behind the Wolverine secondary and Shaw connected with him for a 56yard scoring strike to give the Gamecocks a 7-0 lead.

Michigan trimmed the lead to 7-3 with a 39-yard field goal.

After the Carolina defense pushed the Wolverines back to their own 9-yard line with a sack by Aldrick Fordham, Michigan punted to Sanders, who weaved his way 63 yards to the end zone, giving the Gamecocks a 14-3 advantage.

The Wolverines answered with an 11-play, 75-yard scoring drive capped by a 5-yard pass from Devin Gardner to Drew Dileo.

The Gamecocks regained their 11-point lead quickly with a four-play, 75yard touchdown drive. Thompson found Nick Jones across the middle for a 70-yard pass to set Carolina up at the Michigan 4. From there Thompson rolled right and found Sanders open in the end zone to give the Gamecocks a 21-10 lead with 10:54 left in the half.

A 40-yard field goal by Gibbons closed the gap to 21-13 at the intermission.

Michigan got a 52-yard field goal from Matt Wile, then went on a 10-play, 65-yard scoring drive capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass from Gardner to Jeremy Gallon to take a 22-21 heading into the final stanza.

After a very questionable first down was awarded to the Wolverines, Jadeveon Clowney made a big defensive play. Clowney forced and recovered a fumble by tailback Vincent Smith giving the Gamecocks the ball on the Michigan 31-yardline. South Carolina quickly struck then as Shaw completed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Sanders as the Gamecocks reclaimed a 27-22 lead.

Michigan answered on its ensuing drive to take a 28-27 lead. An 11-play 64yard drive took up over four minutes on the clock and was capped by a 17-yard pass from Gardner to Gallon, his second touchdown reception of the game.

1st 13:26 1st 7:28 1st 3:29 2nd 12:41 2nd 10:54 2nd 2:47 3rd 6:54 3rd 0:02

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4th 4th

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4th

0:11

SC

Byrd 56-yard pass from C. Shaw (Yates kick) (3-67-1:34) 7-0 Gibbons 39-yard field goal (8-51-3:14) 7-3 Sanders 63-yard punt return (Yates kick) 14-3 Dileo 5-yard pass from Gardner (Gibbons kick) (11-75-5:48) 14-10 Sanders 4-yard pass from Thompson (Yates kick) (4-75-1:47) 21-10 Gibbons 40-yard field goal (8-8-4:34) 21-13 Wile 52-yard field goal (11-45-4:29) 21-16 Gallon 10-yard pass from Gardner (Gardner pass int) (9-65-4:28) 21-22 Sanders 31-yard pass from C. Shaw (Shaw pass failed) (1-31-0:09) 27-22 Gallon 17-yard pass from Gardner (Smith rush failed) (10-64-4:37) 27-28 Ellington 32-yard pass from Thompson (Thompson pass failed) (11-70-3:18) 33-28

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC 17 4 11 2 85 17 341 25-36-0 426 53 1-1 5-44 3-123 41.0 3-66 6-145 1-(-3) 22:01 3-10 1-2 1-2 3-22 3-3 0-2

UM 24 12 10 2 186 45 214 18-37-1 355 82 3-1 4-55 3-144 48.0 1-12 3-63 0-0 37:59 8-19 3-4 5-5 3-18 1-1 3-3

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: C. Shaw 10-96; Miles 5-1; Thompson 2-(-12). UM: Robinson 23-100; Gardner 12-24; Dileo 1-7; Smith 6-6; Simmons 1-4; Hayes 2-0.

Passing: SC: C. Shaw 18-26-0-224; Thompson 7-10-0-117. UM: Gardner 18-36-1-214; Robinson 0-1-0-0.

Receiving: SC: Sanders 9-92; Miles 4-22; Jones 3-78; Byrd 2-63; Ellington 2-36; Carson 2-1; Cunningham 1-37; Anderson 1-7; Davis 1-5. UM: Gallon 9-145; Roundtree 3-27; Dileo 3-22; Smith 1-9; Robinson 1-7; Funchess 1-4.

Punt Returns: SC: A. Sanders 3-66. UM: Dileo 1-12.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Auguste 2-56; Ellington 2-51; Rhodes 1-22; Sanders 1-16. UM: Norfleet 1-32; Dileo 1-20; Gallon 1-11.

Interception Returns: SC: Legree 1-(-3). UM: None.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Swearinger 9; Wilson 9; Hampton 6; Taylor 5. UM: Gordon 6, Ryan 4, 5 players tied with 3.

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Bowl Game Recaps 2012 Capital One Bowl Carolina 30, Nebraska 13 January 2, 2012 Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium Orlando, Fla. 61,351 ORLANDO, FLA. – No. 10/9 South Carolina wrapped up one of the most successful seasons in school history with a 30-13 victory over No. 21/20 Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl.

With the win, Carolina finishes the season 11-2, becoming the first team in school history to reach 11 wins.

Junior receiver Alshon Jeffery played a key role in leading South Carolina to it’s record-setting win and made a little history of his own. Jeffery finished the day with four receptions for 148 yards and a touchdown on his way to earning bowl MVP honors.

Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw had a stellar end to his sophomore campaign, completing 11-of-17 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns.

He added 42 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Junior running back Kenny Miles finished with 67 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and had two receptions for 13 yards and a score.

The Gamecock defense delivered another solid performance, holding Nebraska to 253 yards of total offense with just 64 yards allowed in the second half. Carolina tied a season-high with six sacks on the day, including two from freshman Jadeveon Clowney and 1.5 from senior Melvin Ingram. Junior D.J. Swearinger and senior Antonio Allen led the way with seven tackles apiece.

The Cornhuskers (9-4) struck first. On Nebraska’s third play from scrimmage, quarterback Taylor Martinez found Kenny Bell for a 30-yard touchdown strike. However, Travian Robertson blocked the extra point and Stephon Gilmore returned it for two points to make it a 6-2 game.

Bruce Ellington gave Carolina excellent field position on the ensuing possession with a 45-yard kickoff return. A 24-yard run by Miles set up the Gamecocks deep in Nebraska territory. Shaw capped the drive on fourth and goal by punching it in from a yard out, giving Carolina a 9-6 advantage.

Nebraska answered with an eight-play, 60-yard scoring drive, aided by a Carolina drive-extending penalty, to regain the lead. Ameer Abdullah finished off the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Cornhuskers a 13-9 lead.

Both teams missed golden opportunities to score in the second quarter. Nebraska lost a fumble in the redzone, then Carolina came up empty after a 78yard pass to Jeffery set them up with a first-and-goal situation.

Stephon Gilmore gave the Gamecocks one more chance to score before halftime by intercepting a Martinez pass at the Gamecock 26. With seven seconds until intermission from the Carolina 49, Shaw rolled right and heaved it downfield where Jeffery leaped over a defender, came down with the ball and dove into the end zone for a 16-13 lead heading into the locker room.

The Gamecocks pushed their lead to 23-13 early in the fourth quarter with a five-play, 41-yard scoring drive. Shaw hooked up with Ace Sanders for a 23yard pass play on third and 18 to move the ball to the Nebraska 11. Two plays later, Shaw found a wide-open Miles for a 9-yard touchdown pass.

Miles added a 3-yard touchdown run with 3:05 left for the final score.

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NU

11:58 6:04 3:33 2nd 0:00 4th 12:25 3:05

SC SC NU SC SC SC

Bell 30-yard pass from Martinez (Maher kick blocked) (3-46-0:56) 0-6 Gilmore PAT return 2-6 Shaw 1-yard run (Wooten kick) (11-55-5:46) 9-6 Ameer 1-yard run (Maher kick) (8-60-2:31) 9-13 Jeffery 51-yard pass from Shaw (Wooten kick) (3-71-0:38) 16-13 Miles 9-yard pass from Shaw (Wooten kick) (5-41-2:26) 23-13 Miles 3-yard run (Wooten kick) (13-71-6:20) 30-13

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

NU 17 8 7 2 137 46 116 10-16-1 253 62 1-1 10-58 5-197 39.4 1-(-1) 3-58 0-0 30:49 3-13 1-1 1-3 4-31 1-2 0-1

SC 16 7 8 1 121 40 230 11-17-0 351 57 1-0 6-66 5-197 39.4 2-19 2-73 1-3 29:11 4-13 3-3 3-4 6-41 4-4 0-1

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: NU: Burkhead 23-89; Martinez 16-37; Bell 1-14; Marlowe 1-6; Abdullah 4-(-1); Reed 1-(-8). SC: Miles 15-67; C. Shaw 19-42; A. Sanders 3-15; Byrd 1-3; Team 2-(-6).

Passing: NU: Martinez 10-16-1-116. SC: C. Shaw 11-17-0-230.

Receiving: NU: Burkhead 5-35; Bell 3-53; Cotton 1-22; Legate 1-6. SC: A. Jeffery 4-148; A. Sanders 3-45; Miles 2-13; Anderson 1-21; Cunningham 1-3.

Punt Returns: NU: Abdullah 1-(-1). SC: A. Sanders 2-13.

Kickoff Returns: NU: Abdullah 2-44; Whaley 1-14. SC: Ellington 2-73.

Interception Returns: NU: None. SC: Gilmore 1-3.

Tackle Leaders: NU: David 11; Stafford 5; Meredith 5; Compton 5. SC: Swearinger 7; Allen 7; Paulk 5; Gilmore 5; Taylor 5.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL ĂĀāĀ ƫ$% 'ġü(ġƵ ǫ+3( Florida State 26, Carolina 17 December 31, 2010 Georgia Dome Atlanta, Ga. 72,217

Bowl Game Recaps South Carolina Florida State

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7 7

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ATLANTA, GA.—EJ Manuel threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to stop a South Carolina rally and lead Florida State to a 26-17 victory over the Gamecocks in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Manuel took over after senior quarterback Christian Ponder left early in the second quarter with a concussion.

The sophomore appears ready to assume the starting role next season.

Manuel completed 11-of15 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown and had seven carries for 46 yards. He was 7-for-7 passing on the fourthquarter touchdown drive.

Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals for the No. 23 Seminoles (10-4), who reached 10 victories for the first time since 2003. Hopkins tied his own school record for a bowl, and the four field goals also matched the Chick-fil-A Bowl record.

No. 19 South Carolina (9-5), which was seeking its first 10-win season since 1984, lost star running back Marcus Lattimore when he was hit hard on the Gamecocks’ first drive. Coach Steve Spurrier’s team also committed five turnovers.

“We had (414) yards,” Spurrier said. “It wasn’t a terrible offensive performance. It was just the turnovers that hurt us.”

“Stephen struggled early and then he made some pretty decent throws in the second half,” Spurrier said. “It looked like we had a chance to get back in the game.”

Garcia recovered to lead two long touchdown drives that trimmed Florida State’s lead to 19-17 before Manuel answered with the seven-yard scoring pass to Taiwan Easterling.

“Man, I was so happy,” Manuel said. “We weren’t moving the ball like we wanted to. We weren’t getting touchdowns. We were getting field goals instead.”

Florida State cornerback Greg Reid, whose hits caused the fumbles by Lattimore and Jeffery, deflected a fourth-down pass by Garcia with 3:23 remaining to end the Gamecocks’ last hope.

Garcia completed 19 of 34 passes for 243 yards and also scored on a nifty play in the third. On a third-down play from the Florida State three, Garcia threw a screen pass to Ace Sanders, who threw back across the field to Garcia alone in the right side of the end zone.

The Seminoles answered with Hopkins’ fourth field goal, from 45 yards, to push the lead to nine. Hopkins also kicked four field goals in the Seminoles’ Gator Bowl win over West Virginia.

Garcia responded by leading a 79-yard drive, capped by Brian Maddox’s seven-yard TD run. Garcia helped set up the score with a 29-yard pass to Jeffery.

Reid’s hit on Lattimore knocked the freshman out of the game with an injury announced as a cut to his mouth. Spurrier said after the game that Lattimore also had “a little bit of a concussion” and was taken to a hospital for stitches.

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8:08 2:42 2nd 1:02 0:00 3rd 10:38 3:49

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0:09 4th 11:56 5:27

FSU SC FSU

Hopkins 29-yard field goal (9-18-4:03) 0-3 Hopkins 48-yard field goal (4-(-3)-1:37 0-6 Thompson 27-yard run (Hopkins kick) (4-59-1:16) 0-13 Lanning 40-yard field goal (9-57-1:02) 3-13 Hopkins 35-yard field goal (9-61-4:18) 3-16 Garcia 3-yard pass from Sanders (Lanning kick) 10-92-3:34) 10-16 Hopkins 45-yard field goal (4-3-1:30) 10-19 Maddox 7-yard run (Lanning kick) (7-79-3:07) 17-19 Easterling 7-yard pass from Manuel (Hopkins kick) (13-63-6:22) 17-26

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC 22 9 11 2 139 32 275 21-36-3 414 68 2-2 5-58 2-87 43.5 2-3 2-38 1-8 26:32 7-14 1-3 2-3 2-9 2-2 1-1

FSU 18 12 5 1 218 45 90 12-21-1 308 66 3-0 6-50 3-153 51.0 2-53 3-62 3-4 33:28 6-14 0-1 3-5 2-11 2-2 4-4

Individual Statistics Rushing: SC: Miles 10-70; Maddox 12-53; Garcia 8-14; Gilmore 1-3; Lattimore 1-(-1). FSU: Thompson 25-147; Manuel 7-46; Pryor 2-10; Jones 4-7; Thomas 1-6; Ponder 5-3; TEAM 1-(-1).

Passing: SC: Garcia 19-34-3-243; Sanders 1-1-0-3; Gilmore 1-1-0-29. FSU: Manuel 11-15-0-84; Ponder 1-5-0-6; Reed 0-1-1-0.

Receiving: SC: Jeffery 9-130; Lattimore 3-48; Gurley 2-49; Maddox 2-16; Moore 2-4; Sanders 1-16; Barnes 1-9; Garcia 1-3. FSU: Reed 2-25; Thompson 2-17; Haulstead 2-14; Easterling 2-10; Pryor 2-7; Smith 1-12; Little 1-5.

Punt Returns: SC: Sanders 2-3. FSU: Reid 2-53.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Sherman 2-38. FSU: Joyner 2-44; Reid 1-18.

Interception Returns: SC: Gilmore 1-8. FSU: Smith 1-4; Harris 1-0; Rhodes 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Gilmore 8; Q. Smith 8; Holloman 8; Taylor 7; Auguste 7. FSU: Jenkins 8; Moody 7; White 6; K. Smith 6; McLeod 6.

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Bowl Game Recaps 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl Connecticut 20, Carolina 7 January 2, 2010 Legion Field Birmingham, Alabama 45,254 BIRMINGHAM, ALA. —Andre Dixon rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown and resilient Connecticut (8-5) ended a trying season with a 20-7 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-6) in the Papajohns.com Bowl on Saturday.

Dixon was the Most Valuable Player and joined teammate Jordan Todman as 1,000-yard rushers, the first time two UConn backs have surpassed that mark in the same season.

Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia completed just 16 of 38 passes for 129 yards while gaining 56 yards on 15 carries. He lost a fumble, was intercepted once and didn’t get much help. An emotional Garcia called the Gamecocks’ performance “very disappointing.”

He said they never got it going, “and it shows on the scoreboard.”

UConn had a pristine performance, with zero penalties. Linebacker Lawrence Wilson called it “the most complete game we’ve played all year.”

The Gamecocks avoided their first shutout in three seasons on Brian Maddox’s 2-yard touchdown run with 3:24 left. Their only other possession ending in UConn territory resulted in a botched field goal attempt.

The Gamecocks’ effort was marred by dropped passes, a missed interception and costly penalties that kept a mostly garnet-and-black clad crowd subdued -- and steadily shrinking by the fourth quarter.

Leading receiver Alshon Jeffery was held to three catches for 28 yards, all in the first half. Tailback Kenny Miles had just six carries for 24 yards.

Dixon’s 10-yard touchdown with 13:12 left effectively put the game away.

Jesse Simpson had set the Huskies up at the Gamecocks’ 29-yard line by forcing Garcia to fumble, knocking it away from behind at the end of a run.

A South Carolina team that pounded Clemson with 58 runs in a win to finish the regular season finished with 26 rushes for 76 yards.

UConn jumped ahead 13-0. Kashif Moore snagged the ball one-handed down the right sideline for a 37-yard touchdown catch from Zach Frazer in the first quarter. Dave Teggard then hit field goals of 33 and 44 yards. The first kick was set up when Garcia was stopped on a sneak on fourth-and-1 from South Carolina’s 32.

South Carolina didn’t even manage its initial first down until midway through the second quarter, and that took Garcia converting a third-and-16.

South Carolina’s sloppy play continued into the second half. Running into the kicker and roughing the passer calls helped UConn keep its first drive alive for more than seven minutes, though it ended with a fumble.

Then, cornerback Akeem Auguste dropped an easy interception with nothing between him and the end zone.

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0 3

0 0

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7 20

SCORING SUMMARY 1st

6:37

UC

3:35 2nd 8:56 4th 13:12 3:24

UC UC UC SC

K. Moore 37-yard pass from Frazer (Teggart kick) (9-66-4:14) 0-7 Teggart 33-yard field goal (5-16-1:21) 0-10 Teggart 44-yard field goal (10-40-4:10) 0-13 Dixon 10-yard run (Teggart kick) (9-35-3:53) 0-20 Maddox 2-yard run (Lanning kick) (2-40-0:37) 7-20

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC 12 6 6 0 76 26 129 16-38-1 205 64 1-1 4-41 7-296 42.3 2-4 5-93 0-0 24:32 3-15 2-5 1-1 1-8 1-1 0-0

UC 17 10 5 2 146 48 107 9-22-0 253 70 1-1 0-0 6-223 37.2 6-43 2-39 1-0 35:28 9-19 0-0 2-3 3-25 2-2 2-2

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Garcia 15-56; Miles 6-24; Sherman 2-3; Maddox 2-2; Flint 1-(-9). UC: Dixon 33-126; Todman 9-36; K. Moore 1-1; Team 3-(-4); Frazer 2-(-13).

Passing: SC: Garcia 16-38-1-129. UC: Frazer 9-21-0-107; Todman 0-1-0-0.

Receiving: SC: Miles 4-23; Jeffery 3-28; Gurley 3-14; Barnes 2-21; Saunders 2(-7); Moore 1-38; Brown 1-12. UC: Easley 4-40; K. Moore 2-40; I. Moore 2-26; Todman 1-1.

Punt Returns: SC: Gilmore 2-4. UC: McClain 6-43.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Sherman 5-93. UC: Todman 1-30; Molina 1-9.

Interception Returns: SC: None. UC: Vaughn 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Norwood 10; Ajiboye 10; Wilson 7; Allen 6. UC: Lutrus 9; Martin 6; Joseph 5.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 2009 Outback Bowl Iowa 31, Carolina 10 January 1, 2009 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida 55,117

South Carolina Iowa

0 14

0 7

0 10

10 0

10 31

SCORING SUMMARY 1st

TAMPA, FLA. – Shonn Greene, the Big Ten’s most valuable player, rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns Thursday, helping the Hawkeyes trounce South Carolina 31-10 in the Outback Bowl.

Greene ran for more than 100 yards in all 13 of Iowa’s games and scored in all but one.

He finished with school single-season records of 1,850 yards and 20 TDs. Iowa (9-4) won for the sixth time in seven games since losing three straight to fall to 3-3. South Carolina (7-6) lost three straight down the stretch while being outscored 118-30.

Greene scored on a pair of 1-yard runs to help Iowa build a 21-0 halftime lead, then added an 11-yarder to make it 31-0 late in the third quarter. South Carolina scored on Chris Smelley’s 10-yard TD pass to Jared Cook and Ryan Succop’s 48-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

After struggling offensively in lopsided losses to Florida and Clemson, Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier decided to start quarterback Stephen Garcia, a highly regarded redshirt freshman from Tampa who was the centerpiece of his recruiting class in 2007.

But Garcia turned the ball over four times in the first half and was replaced

by Smelley after going 9-for-18 for 79 yards and three interceptions.

The 20-year-old’s homecoming turned sour in a hurry. His first pass was intercepted and returned 29 yards set up an Iowa touchdown, then the dualthreat quarterback fumbled on his first run to give the Gamecocks turnovers on two of their first four offensive plays.

The next two South Carolina possessions ended with interceptions. After Bradley Fletcher picked off Garcia in the end zone, Iowa drove 80 yards to take a 21-0 lead on Greene’s second touchdown.

Ricky Stanzi was intercepted twice before halftime, but neither mistake really hurt the Hawkeyes. Iowa was trying to turn’s Garcia’s third interception into a quick TD when South Carolina’s Chris Culliver made a leaping pick in the end zone.

Smelley, who started nine games for South Carolina this season, replaced Garcia at the start of the second half. Moe Brown fumbled on the quarterback’s first completion to set up an Iowa field goal, but the Gamecocks did have some success moving the ball the rest of the game.

Stanzi was 13-for-19 for 148 yards, including a 6-yard TD throw to Trey Stross on the first drive of the game. Smelley finished 16-of-31 for 174 yards and no interceptions.

7:39 4:41 2nd 8:09 3rd 9:09 0:04 4th 13:35

UI UI UI UI UI SC

2:02

SC

Stross 6-yard pass from Stanzi (Murray kick) (13-64-7:21) 0-7 Greene 1-yard run (Murray kick) (5-18-1:58) 0-14 Greene 1-yard run (Murray kick) (9-80-4:59) 0-21 Murray 18-yard field goal (10-42-5:28) 0-24 Greene 11-yard run (Murray kick) (9-66-4:56) 0-31 J. Cook 10-yard pass from Smelley (Succop kick) (6-68-1:29) 7-31 Succop 48-yard field goal (10-54-2:37) 10-31

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts-Yards Avg. Yards Per Punt Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: No.-Yards Field Goals

SC 17 43 14 270 26-50-3 313 64 2-2 10-100 2-85 42.5 1-5 6-125 2-0 24:06 5-11 1-2 1-1 1-11 1-2

UI 22 181 47 147 13-19-2 328 66 2-1 6-50 2-88 44.0 0-0 3-44 3-74 35:54 8-12 0-0 5-5 1-3 1-2

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Garcia 5-25; Maddox 3-17; M. Davis 3-2; Baker 3-(-1). UI: Greene 29-121; Hampton 12-54; Stanzi 4-6; Oberland 1-5; Brodell 1-(-5).

Passing: SC: Smelley 16-31-0-179; Garcia 9-18-3-79; McKinley 1-1-0-12.

UI: Stanzi 13-19-2-147.

Receiving: SC: McKinley 6-86; J. Barnes 5-40; M. Davis 3-26; M. Brown 3-23; J. Cook 2-23; Wallace 2-10; Baker 1-42; Kingrey 1-9; Maddox 1-6; Saunders 1-6; DiMarco 1-(-1). UI: Myers 4-49; Moeaki 3-43; Brodell 3-27; Johnson-Koulianos 1-18; Stross 1-6; Morse 1-4.

Punt Returns: SC: Culliver 1-5. UI: None.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Culliver 5-112; Freeman 1-13. UI: Hampton 1-31; Johnson-Koulianos 1-13.

Interception Returns: SC: Brinkley 1-0. UI: Sash 2-74; Fletcher 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: SC: J. Brinkley 11; Norwood 9; Culliver 7; Munnerlyn 4; Stewart 4. UI: Angerer 6; Sash 4; Kroul 4; Hunter 4; Fletcher 4; Tarpinian 4.

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Bowl Game Recaps 2006 Liberty Bowl Carolina 44, Houston 36 December 29, 2006 Liberty Bowl Stadium Memphis, Tennessee 56,103 MEMPHIS, TENN. – Steve Spurrier’s offense was humming along in the first half, but the South Carolina defense was doing nothing to stop Houston.

In the final 30 minutes, Spurrier’s Gamecocks got a little D to go with their O. Defensive end Jordin Lindsey came up with two turnovers for a defense that made the stops that mattered most, and South Carolina beat Houston 44-36 in the Liberty Bowl on Friday for its first bowl victory under Spurrier.

Blake Mitchell tied a bowl record by throwing four touchdown passes, Cory Boyd ran for two more TDs as the Gamecocks (8-5) finished Spurrier’s second season with their best record since going 9-3 in 2001.

Kevin Kolb, making his 50th start at quarterback for Houston (10-4) finished 26-of-39 for 386 yards and three touchdowns.

Houston led 28-27 at the half - a Liberty Bowl record for points in a half - but South Carolina held the Cougars to 63 yards in the third quarter when the Gamecocks took control. They sacked Kolb three times, forced two turnovers and stopped the Cougars twice on fourth down in the fourth quarter.

The Cougars and Gamecocks combined for 588 yards in the first half, much of it just before halftime. The second quarter took 61 minutes, and a game that was tied at 7 went haywire. In the final three minutes of the half, four TDs were scored in a span 12 plays - the last a 77-yard TD catch by Houston’s Vincent Marshall with 11 seconds left.

The Cougars didn’t score in the second half until Jackie Battle ran in from 3 yards out with 5:42 left. The 2-point conversion cut South Carolina’s lead to 44-36.

Houston outgained South Carolina 527-512, but the Cougars managed only 200 in the second half.

With a pair of coaches known for their offensive ingenuity, this had a little of everything: four TDs in a span of 12 plays, a flea flicker for an interception, a punt on fourth-and-goal, a halfback pass and an option by Houston when backed up against its own goal line.

Ryan Succop kicked a 45-yard field goal into winds gusting up to 20 mph on the Gamecocks’ opening drive of the second half to put South Carolina ahead to stay at 30-28. Mitchell padded the lead with a pair of 43-yard TD passes to Kenny McKinley, the last with 7:39 to go for a 44-28 lead.

Mitchell, the game’s Most Valuable Player, was 19-of-29 for 323 yards.

Houston ruined its best scoring chance on the drive after Succop’s kick.

In the shotgun on third-and-goal at the 8, a bad snap went wide right of Kolb, who tried to chase down the ball and kicked it out of bounds for a penalty. That forced Houston to punt from midfield after having first-and-goal.

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7 7

20 21

3 0

14 8

44 36

SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:59 2:09 2nd 10:47

UH SC SC

6:12 2:53

UH SC

2:09 0:42 0:11 3rd 9:55 4th 12:15

UH SC UH SC SC

7:39

SC

5:42

UH

Marshall 32-yard pass from Kolb (Bell kick) (6-80-2:01) 0-7 C. Boyd 2-yard run (Succop kick) (9-51-3:45) 7-7 Pavlovic 1-yard pass from Mitchell (kick failed) (6-64-2:24) 13-7 Hafner 4-yard pass from Kolb (Bell kick) (12-80-4:35) 13-14 Rice 19-yard pass from Mitchell (Succop kick) (1-19-0:13) 20-14 Battle 42-yard run (Bell kick) (3-50-0:44); 2:09 20-21 C. Boyd 9-yard run (Succop kick) (7-65-1:27) 27-21 Marshall 77-yard pass from Kolb (Bell kick) (1-77-0:31) 27-28 Succop 45-yard field goal (12-52-5:05) 30-28 McKinley 43-yard pass from Mitchell (Succop kick) (6-78-2:22) 37-28 McKinley 43-yard pass from Mitchell (Succop kick) (3-50-1:52) 44-28 Battle 3-yard run (Alridge run) (6-55-1:57) 44-36

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Sacks By: No.-Yards Field Goals

SC 25 189 41 323 19-29-1 512 70 1-0 9-93 2-90 45.0 1-11 4-67 1-6 33:19 6-12 1-2 3-18 1-2

UH 27 135 33 392 27-40-1 527 73 2-1 4-40 3-127 42.3 1-11 3-86 1-0 26:41 7-13 2-4 3-12 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: C. Boyd 18-94; Davis 14-72; Mitchell 8-22; Whiteside 1-1.

UH: Battle 11-85; Alridge 10-55; Pope 3-27; Otis 1-0; Kolb 7-(-5); Team 1-(-27).

Passing: SC: Mitchell 19-29-1-323. UH: Kolb 26-39-1-386; Alridge 1-10-6.

Receiving: SC: Rice 8-139; C. Boyd 4-45; McKinley 3-112; Stafford 2-19; Newton 1-7; Pavlovic 1-1. UH: Marshall 9-201; Avery 7-72; Ealy 3-48; McDaniel 3-0; Harvey 2-33; Hafner 2-14; Alridge 1-24.

Punt Returns: SC: McKinley 1-11. UH: Marshall 1-11.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Munnerlyn 2-53; Boyd 1-14; Shackleford 1-0. UH: Marshall 2-67; Alridge 1-19.

Interception Returns: SC: J. Lindsey 1-6. UH: Gaston 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: SC: J. Brinkley 11; Bennett 6; Four players tied with 5. UH: Gulley 12; Miller 9; Fontenette 8; Hunt 7; Pree 6.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 2005 Independence Bowl Missouri 38, Carolina 31 December 30, 2005 Independence Stadium Shreveport, Louisiana 41,332

South Carolina Missouri

21 0

7 14

0 7

3 17

31 38

SCORING SUMMARY

SHREVEPORT, LA. – South Carolina’s game plan of keeping Brad Smith in check worked great - for a half, anyway.

Then, the Missouri quarterback broke loose, rushing for three touchdowns - including a 1-yarder in the final minutes - and passing for another to rally the Tigers for a 38-31 victory in the Independence Bowl.

Smith accounted for 431 yards of Missouri’s 504 yards as the Tigers staged their biggest comeback of the year.

Missouri (6-6) trailed 21-0 after the first quarter as Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks dominated the first half. South Carolina (7-5) outgained Missouri 312 yards to 174 in the first half and held the football almost 11 minutes longer (20:02-9:58) Mizzou didn’t convert a third down until the final 58 seconds of the half.

Smith completed 21 of 37 passes for 282 yards, with one touchdown and an interception. He passed for 200 or more yards for the 18th time. He also ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries.

The Gamecocks needed less than 3 minutes to go 80 yards for their first score. Blake Mitchell’s 23-yard pass to Sidney Rice put Carolina up 7-0. Rice finished with 12 receptions for 191 yards.

Tony Temple fumbled on Missouri’s first play and South Carolina’s Ricardo Hurley scooped up the ball. Four plays later Mike Davis, who ran for 125 yards on 18 carries, scored on a 5-yard run for a 14-0 lead.

The Gamecocks’ third scoring drive covered 69 yards in 1:59. This time Mitchell, who completed 20 of 38 passes for 266 yards, hit Carson Askins with a 20-yard scoring pass to make it 21-0. Mitchell passed for two touchdowns, and was intercepted three times.

Marcus King gave Missouri its first points, grabbing Mitchell’s pass at the goal line and returning it 99 yards to make it 21-7 in the second quarter.

After Davis’ 2-yard TD run gave the Gamecocks a 28-7 lead, Missouri staged its first long drive of the game. The Tigers went 77 yards and Smith hit Chase Coffman with a 5-yard touchdown pass to make it 28-14 at halftime.

Coffman finished with eight catches for 99 yards.

Smith pulled Mizzou to 28-21 with a 31-yard run with 2:41 left in the third.

Another apparent Missouri TD was nullified by a 15-yard penalty. Smith finally got the score on a 4-yard run that tied the score at 28 early in the fourth quarter.

Crossett kicked a 50-yard field goal to put the Tigers up 31-28, but Josh Brown countered with a 30 yarder that tied it at 31-all.

Then, with 2:13 remaining, Smith sealed the Missouri win with a 1-yard TD run.

1st 12:07 9:37 7:11

SC SC SC

2nd 6:49 4:28 0:20

MU SC MU

3rd 2:41 4th 14:22 10:14 4:16 2:13

MU MU MU SC MU

Rice 23-yard pass from Mitchell (Brown kick) (7-80- 2:53) 7-0 Davis 5-yard run (Brown kick) (4-20-2:20) 14-0 Askins 20-yard pass from Mitchell (Brown kick) (5-69-1:59) 21-0 King 99-yard interception return (Crossett kick) 21-7 Davis 2-yard run (Brown kick) (7-64-2:21) 28-7 Coffman 5-yard pass from Smith (Crossett kick) (8-77-1:33) 28-14 Smith 31-yard run (Crossett kick) (7-85-2:15) 28-21 Smith 4-yard run (Crossett kick) (8-39-2:12) 28-28 Crossett 50-yard field goal (8-7-2:44) 28-31 Brown 30-yard field goal (13-57-5:58) 31-31 Smith 1-yard run (Crossett kick) (5-77-2:03) 31-38

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.-Yards Punts–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.–Yards Kickoff Returns: No.–Yards Interceptions: No.–Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Sacks By: No.–Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC 21 142 32 266 20-38-3 408 70 1-0 5-52 6-240 40.0 3-29 6-177 1-0 31:19 5-13 1-1 0-0 4-4 1-1

MU 21 203 40 301 23-43-1 504 83 1-1 8-87 5-229 45.8 1-0 2-38 3-103 28:41 6-19 4-5 1-8 5-5 1-2

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Davis 18-125; Wallace 7-14; Heffner 2-8; Team 1-0; Mitchell 3-(-1); Clark 1-(-4). MU: Smith 21-150; Temple 11-29; Kincade 2-12; Jackson 4-7; Daniel 2-5.

Passing: SC: Mitchell 20-38-3-266. MU: Smith 21-37-1-282; Daniel 1-40-6; Ekwerekwu 2-1-0-13.

Receiving: SC: Rice 12-191; Davis 3-11; Wallace 2-12; Askins 1-20; Clark 1-20; McKinley 1-12. MU: Coffman 8-99; Rucker 5-83; Franklin 3-56; Ekwerekwu 3-29; Temple 2-16; Saunders 1-10; Jackson 1-8.

Punt Returns: SC: McKinley 3-29. MU: Saunders 1-0.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Thomas 4-127; Joseph 2-50. MU: Temple 2-38.

Interception Returns: SC: J. Lindsey 1-0. MU: King 1-99; Terrell 1-4; Ming 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Laury 12; Simpson 9; Joseph 5; T. Davis 5; Lambert 5.

MU: Bacon 11; Ming 8; Overstreet 7; Moore 6; Christopher 6.

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Bowl Game Recaps 2002 Outback Bowl Carolina 31, Ohio State 28 January 1, 2002 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida 66,249 TAMPA, FLA — With the score tied and no time left, South Carolina kicker Daniel Weaver knew his 42-yard field goal attempt wasn’t his best effort. So he put his faith in the wind.

The kick barely cleared the crossbar, as No. 14 South Carolina survived with a 31-28 win over No. 22 Ohio State in the Outback Bowl.

Steve Bellisari led Ohio State from a 28-0 deficit to tie the score.

But he was intercepted

by Sheldon Brown, whose return to Ohio State’s 29 with 23 seconds left set up Weaver’s first game-winning kick.

Phil Petty, the game’s MVP, threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, and Andrew Pinnock scored twice for South Carolina. But none of that mattered when Bellisari finally got the Buckeyes (7-5) going.

He ran for a 2-yard score to close the third quarter, then hit Darrell Sanders with a 16-yard TD pass with 10:18 to go that cut the lead in half.

Bellisari, who was 21-of-35 for 320 yards, then drove Ohio State to the South Carolina 18 but lost the snap. South Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Garrison recovered.

On the next play, Derek Watson fumbled right back to Ohio State’s Mike Doss. Three plays later, Jonathan Wells’ 1-yard run made it 28-21.

Ohio State got the ball back on its 11 with 3:56 to play. Bellisari went 6-of-6 for 86 yards, tying the game on Sanders’ 9-yard catch.

Cie Grant gave the Buckeyes a chance for victory at the end, intercepting Petty with 1:12 left. A celebration penalty backed them up to their 18, but no one at Raymond James Stadium was doubting Bellisari.

However, the long pass was picked off by Brown, whose twisting, cutback 37-yard return gave the Gamecocks hope.

Much of the credit for South Carolina’s turnaround goes to Petty, an unspectacular yet efficient senior who has started the past three years.

Petty had throws of 9 yards to Watson and 13 to Brian Scott that set up South Carolina’s first score, a 1-yarder by the beefy, 250-pound Pinnock.

On the Gamecocks’ next drive, Petty passed to Scott for 30 yards and Pinnock for 9, ending things with Scott’s 7-yard grab over freshman safety Dustin Fox to lead 14-0 at the half.

Petty started the third quarter with a 50-yard TD throw to Andrea Gause.

Pinnock’s 10-yard run made it 28-0 before the fun began.

Ohio State started strongly, forcing three first-quarter punts, including a bowl record 70-yarder by Tyeler Dean.

But after Bellisari hit Sanders on a 17-yard pass that was Ohio State’s longest play at the time, defensive end George Gause stripped the ball to start the Gamecocks’ first touchdown drive.

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0 0

14 0

14 7

3 21

31 28

SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 12:37 SC 6:54 SC 3rd 12:56 SC 5:38 SC 0:00 OSU 4th 10:18 OSU 5:02 1:54

OSU OSU

0:00

SC

Pinnock 1-yard run (Weaver kick) (8-36-3:49) 7-0 Scott 7-yard pass from Petty (Weaver kick) (9-63-4:07) 14-0 Gause 50-yard pass from Petty (kick failed) (6-78-2:04) 21-0 Pinnock 10-yard run (Watson pass) (12-93-5:41) 28-0 Bellisari 2-yard run (Nugent kick) (12-77-5:38) 28-7 Sanders 16-yard pass from Bellisari (Nugent kick) (7-59-1:54) 28-14 Wells 1-yard run (Nugent kick) (3-23-0:39) 28-21 Sanders 9-yard pass from Bellisari (Nugent kick) (7-89-2:02) 28-28 Weaver 42-yard field goal (4-4-0:23) 31-28

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No–Lost Penalties: No.–Yards Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Possession Time Sacks By: No.–Yards

SC 17 120 36 227 19-37-1 347 73 0-0 8-43 6-286 47.7 31:23 3-24

OSU 21 64 35 324 22-37-1 388 72 0-0 6-40 5-233 44.6 28:37 3-21

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Brewer 5-61; Pinnock 12-49; Watson 11-27; Jenkins 1-2; Pinkins 1-0; Petty 6-(-19). OSU: Wells 19-37; Ross 1-13; Bellisari 11-10; Krenzel 4-4.

Passing: SC: Petty 19-37-1-227. OSU: Bellisari 21-35-1-320; Krenzel 1-20-4.

Receiving: SC: Scott 7-83; Watson 4-37; Gause 3-72; Brewer 2-17; Pinnock 2-10; Thomas 1-8. OSU: Jenkins 8-152; Vance 5-61; Sanders 5-56; Gamble 2-32; Martin 1-19; Hartsock 1-4.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Gause 10; Moore 7; Offord 7; Brown 6; Nesmith 6.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 2001 Outback Bowl Carolina 24, Ohio State 7 January 1, 2001 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida 65,229

South Carolina Ohio State

0 0

3 0

7 0

14 7

24 7

SCORING SUMMARY

TAMPA, FLA. — South Carolina capped off its amazing turnaround season with an impressive 24-7 win over Ohio State in the 2001 Outback Bowl.

Claiming only the second bowl victory in the program’s history, the Gamecocks ended the season 8-4 and ranked No. 19 in the AP rankings and No. 21 in the USA Today/ESPN poll.

Sophomore running back Ryan Brewer had a day to remember. The Troy, Ohio, native, who chose Carolina over his home-state university, dismantled the Buckeyes both on the ground and in the air. Brewer carried the ball 19 times, gaining 109 yards, and caught three passes for another 92 yards. The eventual game MVP was responsible for all of USC’s touchdowns, scoring on runs of seven and two yards and a 28-yard TD reception early in the fourth quarter that put the game out of reach.

Also contributing on the offense for USC was quarterback Phil Petty. The junior was 9-of-19 for 175 yards and a touchdown. Jermale Kelly and Brian Scott each caught three passes.

Defensively, the Gamecocks were led by linebacker Kenny Harney who had a total of eight tackles (six unassisted), with two of those going for a loss. True freshman Deandre’ Eiland contributed from his free safety position with two interceptions and tackles with three of them adding up to 17 yards of lost yardage for the Buckeyes.

2nd 12:42 3rd 10:53 3:51 4th 14:17 6:11

SC SC OSU SC SC

Corse 23-yard field goal (10-47-4:15) 3-0 Brewer 7-yard run (Corse kick) (7-28-3:10) 10-0 Gurr 0-yard fumble recovery (Stultz kick) (3-66-1:15) 10-7 Brewer 28-yard pass from Petty (Corse kick) (4-43-0:54) 17-7 Brewer 2-yard run (Corse kick) (12-45-7:10) 24-7

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.-Lost Penalties: No.–Yards Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.–Yards Kickoff Returns: No.–Yards Interceptions: No.–Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Sacks By: No.–Yards

SC 18 11 7 0 218 51 175 9-19-1 393 70 1-0 7-50 4-187 46.8 2-18 2-33 2-0 33:33 7-14 0-1 4-23

OSU 16 8 8 0 85 33 173 16-28-1 258 61 3-1 9-65 6-225 37.5 3-43 5-100 1-0 26:27 3-12 1-2 1-9

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Brewer 19-109; Pinnock 11-33; Smith 7-33; Petty 7-23; Alexander 5-11; Scott 1-7; Spikes 1-2. OSU: Wells 14-52; Combs 8-25; Rambo 1-7; Bellisari 10-1; Gurr 0-0.

Passing: SC: Petty 9-19-1-175; Brewer 0-0-0-0. OSU: Bellisari 14-25-1157; Krenzel 2-3-1-16 Receiving: SC: Brewer 3-92; Kelly 3-43; Scott 3-40. OSU: Sanders 5-47; Rambo 2-65; Westbrooks 2-22; Combs 2-6; Wells 2-4; Provitt 1-17; Cheatwood 1-7; Bryant 1-5.

Punt Returns: SC: Brewer 2-18. OSU: Clements 3-43.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Alexander 2-33. OSU: Clements 3-67; Wells 2-33.

Interception Returns: SC: Eiland 2-0. OSU: Bullard 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Harney 8, Eiland 7; Wadley 6; Edwards 5; Offord 5.

OSU: Clements 6; Nickey 6; Cooper 6; Pickett 6; Bullard 5; Mitchell 5; Doss 5; Collins 5.

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Bowl Game Recaps 1995 Carquest Bowl Carolina 24, West Virginia 21 January 2, 1995 Joe Robbie Stadium Miami, Florida 50,833 MIAMI, FLA.— The Gamecocks defeated West Virginia 24-21 in the 1995 Carquest Bowl.

South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill threw for one touchdown, ran for another and was named the game’s MVP. Brandon Bennett rushed for 100 yards and fullback Stanley Pritchett scored the Gamecocks’ final TD with a 1-yard power run.

The win was the first in nine bowl tries for South Carolina (7-5) and the fifth consecutive postseason loss for the Mountaineers (7-6).

Mountaineers tailback Jimmy Gray fumbled on their opening play and six plays later Taneyhill hit Boomer Foster for a 2-yard TD. Quarterback Chad Johnston was driving West Virginia for a go-ahead score in the third quarter when the ball glanced off Lovett Purnell and was caught by cornerback Ben Washington. His twisting, juking, 42-yard return led to Pritchett’s score, and West Virginia couldn’t recover.

Still, the Mountaineers trailed by three throughout the final period, twice giving the ball up on downs in the final six minutes.

The Gamecocks had chances to extend the lead, but failed.

They went on a 12-play drive that got to West Virginia’s 4, but Taneyhill was sacked and a field goal try was blocked.

Pritchett went on a 28-yard run with 1:14 left and was headed for a score, but fumbled the ball and West Virginia took over on its 3. Johnston, though, was sacked for the sixth time and Carolina’s lead was safe.

Up 10-7, Taneyhill ended a 14-play drive just before halftime with his second touchdown run of the season. The junior ducked between two defenders, faked a throw at the line of scrimmage and dived over the top for a 4-yard score.

Reed Morton set a Carquest Bowl record with a 47-yard field goal, giving the Gamecocks a 10-0 lead in the second quarter.

West Virginia tripped itself up several times in the first half. Brooks stopped Kantroy Barber for no gain on fourth-and-2 at the Gamecocks 23.

After the Mountaineers recovered Monty Means’ fumble on South Carolina’s next drive, Vanterpool lost the ball at the end of a 25-yard completion on the next play.

Another West Virginia sequence - this time an eight-play series - ended at South Carolina’s 29 when Brooks knocked away a fourth-down pass to Robert Walker in the end zone.

Robert Walker gained 132 yards, including 62 during West Virginia’s only scoring drive of the first half. He bounced through the left side for a 24-yard touchdown run to make it 10-7.

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7 0

10 7

7 14

0 0

24 21

SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:34

SC

2nd 12:34 9:50 2:36 3rd 11:09

SC WV SC WV

2:40 0:34

SC WV

Foster 2-yard pass from Taneyhill (Morton kick); (6-35-2:16) 7-0 Morton 47-yard field goal (7-40-2:07) 10-0 Walker 24-yard run (Baumann kick) (5-67-2:44) 10-7 Taneyhill 4-yard run (Morton kick) (13-66-7:14) 17-7 Purnell 6-yard pass from Johnston (Baumann kick) (4-45-2:08) 17-14 Pritchett 1-yard run (Morton kick) (7-49-3:15) 24-14 Purnell 7-yard pass from Johnston (Baumann kick) (7-70-1:56) 24-21

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.–Lost Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Penalties: No.–Yards Punt Returns: No.–Yards Kickoff Returns: No.–Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversion Sacks By: No.–Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC 21 11 8 2 148 41 227 26-36-0 375 77 6-2 4-141 35.2 6-38 1-4 2-64 35:26 9-17 1-2 6-23 3-3 1-2

WV 16 7 9 0 150 32 240 19-32-1 390 64 3-2 2-108 54.0 7-55 3-51 4-98 24:34 3-10 1-4 4-50 3-3 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Bennett 14-100; Pritchett 13-53; Bridges 2-13; Reddick 1-4; Troop 1-1; Taneyhill 9-(-11); Robinson 1-(-12). WV: Walker 16-132; Barber 6-14; Gary 3-5; Johnston 7-(-1).

Passing: SC: Taneyhill 26-36-0-227. WV: Johnston 19-32-1-240.

Receiving: SC: Nicklow 7-51; Pritchett 5-56; Bennett 4-16; Harris 2-20; Owens 2-19; Reddick 2-10; Robinson 1-44; Means 1-8; Foster 1-2; Cates 1-1. WV: Abraham 7-107; Purnell 5-66; Vanterpool 4-62; Barber 2-5; Gary 1-0.

Punt Returns: SC: Cates 1-4. WV: Logan 3-51.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Bennett 2-64. WV: Vanterpool 3-72; Logan 1-26.

Interception Returns: SC: Washington 1-42. WV: None.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Bell 6; Nealy 5; Washington 5; Smith 5; Sullivan 5.

WV: Thomas 11; Washington 10; Emanuel 10.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 1988 Liberty Bowl Indiana 34, Carolina 10 December 28, 1988 Liberty Bowl Stadium Memphis, Tennessee 39,210

Bowl Game Recaps Indiana South Carolina

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M E M P H I S , TENN.—Dave Schnell passed for 378 yards and two touchdowns, including an 88-yard gamebreaking toss to Rob Turner, leading Indiana to a 34-10 Liberty Bowl victory over South Carolina.

The victory capped an 8-3-1 season for Indiana.

Carolina ended the year 8-4. The Gamecocks never have won a bowl game, dropping to 0-8 with the loss.

Collin Mackie had kicked a 43-yard field goal for South Carolina, making it 20-10. But Schnell then put the game away on the first play of the fourth quarter.

He spotted Turner behind the secondary and Turner pulled in the pass at the Gamecocks’ 40. He never was touched on the longest scoring pass in Liberty Bowl history.

Indiana established its dominance on its first play from scrimmage as Anthony Thompson ignited an eight-play, 88-yard scoring drive with a 48yard run to the Gamecocks’ 40-yard line. Seven plays later, Thompson, who gained 63 yards on five carries during the drive and 140 yards in the game, scored from the 7.

Cornerback Erick Coleman set up the Hoosiers’ next drive when he intercepted Todd Ellis at the Indiana 31 and brought the ball back to the Gamecocks’ 40.

Schnell, who completed 16 of 31 passes and was named the game’s most valuable player, took Indiana to the 10-yard line in four plays before connecting with Cal Miller for the Hoosiers’ second touchdown.

Miller, who was slashing across the middle of the defense, took Schnell’s pass at the 4 and sliced his way through two South Carolina defenders at the 1 for a 14-0 lead with 5:54 left in the half.

The Hooisers turned another turnover into three points late in the half.

Andre Hall halted a South Caroina drive at the Hoosiers’ 16 with an interception with 2:23 left in the half.

Schnell and Tony Buford combined for a 46-yard pass play to the Gamecocks’ 38 on first down. Thompson broke free along the left sideline on the next play, but stepped out of bounds at the 12.

The South Carolina defense then stiffened, and Peter Stoyanovich kicked a 28-yard field goal for a 17-0 lead at the half.

South Carolina’s defense put the Gamecocks back in contention in the third quarter. Antonio Walker blocked a punt by Mackey Smith and Mike Tolbert picked it up and ran 34 yards for a score.

Indiana drove 55 yards to the South Carolina 1 later in the quarter, but a mishandled snap by Schnell and an incomplete pass forced another field goal

by Stoyanovich, from 19 yards, and a 20-7 lead.

1st 9:23 2nd 5:54 0:30 3rd 12:19 8:31 3:36 4th 14:45 8:31

IU IU IU SC IU SC IU IU

Thompson 7-yard run (Stoyanovich kick) Miller 10-yard pass from Schnell (Stoyanovich kick) Stoyanovich 28-yard field goal Tolbert 34-yard return of blocked punt (Mackie kick) Stoyanovich 19-yard field goal Mackie 43-yard field goal Turner 88-yard pass from Schnell (Stoyanovich kick) Thompson 8-yard run (Stoyanovich kick)

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.–Lost Penalties: No.–Yards Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

IU 23 9 14 0 185 46 290 17-32-1 575 78 1-0 6-40 6-157 26.2 4-12 3-58 3-35 33:04 6-18 6-46 4-4 2-4

0-7 0-14 0-17 7-17 7-20 10-20 10-27 10-34

SC 12 3 9 0 23 27 130 15-37-3 153 64 1-1 2-15 9-339 37.6 1-44 6-146 1-0 26:56 2-14 0-0 1-1 1-1

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: IU: Thompson 26-140; Way 5-32; Boyd 4-12; Matejko 2-7; Thornton 1-3; Miller 3-2; Schnell 5-(-11). SC: Green 11-41; Dingle 2-17; Haynes 3-5; Bing 1-2; Williams 1-2; Ellis 9-(-44).

Passing: IU: Schnell 16-31-1-378; Thornton 1-1-0-12; SC: Ellis 15-37-3130.

Receiving: IU: Turner 5-182; Buford 3-100; Jorden 2-33; Eddings 2-22; Miller 2-16; Thompson 2-14; Marte 1-23. SC: Haynes 3-15; Brooks 2-35; Parlor 2-22; Green 2-18; Platt 2-8; Rush 1-11; Watson 1-11; Bing 1-5; Miller 1-5.

Punt Returns: IU: Buford 4-12. SC: Walker 1-10; Platt 1-0; Tolbert 0-34.

Kickoff Returns: IU: Turner 2-39; Granderson 1-19. SC: Brooks 6-146.

Interception Returns: IU: Coleman 1-29; Dewitz 1-6; Hall 1-0. SC: Robinson 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: IU: Huff 10; Sams 8; Ferry 7; Dumas 7, Schlereth 6. SC: Frazier 9; Taylor 9; Hinton 8; Windsor 7; Hendrix 7; McDonald 7.

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Bowl Game Recaps 1987 Mazda Gator Bowl LSU 30, Carolina 13 December 31, 1987 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, Florida 82,119 JACK SO N VI LLE, FLA.—South Carolina’s blitzing defense backfired Thursday against seventh-ranked Louisiana State, which beat the Gamecocks 30-13 in the Gator Bowl.

LSU quarterback Tom Hodson eluded the South Carolina rush and threw three touchdown passes to wide receiver Wendell Davis, who was able to get open against the Gamecocks’ one-onone coverage. Hodson completed 20 of 32 passes for 224 yards.

Davis, LSU’s all-time leading receiver, caught nine passes for 132 yards.

The touchdown receptions covered 39, 12 and 26 yards.

David Browndyke booted field goals of 27, 18 and 23 yards to complete the LSU scoring.

Hodson’s first two scoring passes to Davis came in the first five minutes of the game as the Tigers, who finished 10-1-1, jumped to an early 14-0 lead.

Louisiana State opened a 27-6 lead before ninth-ranked Carolina, 8-4, scored its only touchdown on a 10-yard run by Harold Green at the start of the fourth quarter.

South Carolina quarterback Todd Ellis, who broke a finger on his left hand in the second quarter, threw four interceptions and was sacked seven times for losses totaling 62 yards. Ellis completed 28 of 47 passes for 304 yards.

The Tigers took a 7-0 lead when Davis caught a sideline pass and eluded three tacklers on the 39-yard scoring play. That scoring drive was set up when Clapp sacked Ellis for a 20-yard loss, forcing the Gamecocks to punt from their own 16.

On South Carolina’s next offensive series, LSU’s Greg Jackson picked off an Ellis pass and returned it 48 yards to set up Hodson’s second scoring pass.

Davis slipped behind South Carolina’s secondary to catch a perfectly thrown ball by Hodson into the corner of the end zone as the Tigers took a 14-0 lead with 9:59 left in the opening quarter.

South Carolina took advantage of LSU’s first turnover, a fumble by Davis at his own 32, to set up a 44-yard field goal by Collin Mackie.

Browndyke sandwiched field goals of 27 and 18 yards around a 39-yard field goal by Mackie in the second period as LSU took a 20-6 halftime lead The Tigers took a 27-6 lead when Davis pulled in Hodson’s 26-yard scoring pass to climax their opening drive of the second half.

LSU’s defense not only forced five South Carolina turnovers, but limited the Gamecocks’ to 25 yards net rushing. Jackson picked off two Ellis passes, returning the interceptions for total of 92 yards.

Although he wasn’t sacked, Hodson fumbled twice. Both fumbles were recovered by South Carolina noseguard Roy Hart.

South Carolina has suffered four of its seven bowl losses in the Gator Bowl.

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SCORING SUMMARY 1st 13:31 9:59 3:04 2nd 14:03 7:59 0:01 3rd 12:34 4th 14:47 8:17

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Davis 39-yard pass from Hodson (Browndyke kick) Davis 12-yard pass from Hodson (Browndyke kick) Mackie 49-yard field goal Browndyke 29-yard field goal Mackie 39-yard field goal Browndyke 18-yard field goal Davis 25-yard pass from Hodson (Browndyke kick) Green 10-yard run (Mackie kick) Browndyke 23-yard field goal

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.–Lost Penalties: No.–Yards Interceptions: No.–Yards Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.–Yards Kickoff Returns: No.–Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Sacks By: No.–Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

SC 21 9 9 3 25 33 304 28-47-4 329 80 2-1 6-49 0-0 2-81 40.5 1-9 4-71 30:58 6-19 0-0 1-1 2-2

0-7 0-14 3-14 3-17 6-17 6-20 6-27 13-27 13-30

LSU 17 6 10 1 122 39 224 20-32-0 346 71 5-3 10-107 4-132 3-113 37.6 2-17 4-105 29:02 6-18 7-63 3-3 3-3

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: SC: Green 15-72; Bing 4-7; Bethea 1-9; Ellis 11-(-61); Sharpe 2-(2). LSU: Fuller 14-48; Martin 8-38; Harris 5-19; V. Jones 5-12; Valentine 2-3; Egloff 2-2; C. Jones 1-0.

Passing: SC: Ellis 28-47-4-304. LSU: Hodson 20-32-0-224.

Receiving: SC: Green 7-45; Sharpe 6-53; Smith 4-79; Bethea 4-69. LSU: Davis 9-132; Martin 3-43; Moss 2-22; Kinchen 2-10; Magee 2-9; V. Jones 2-8.

Punt Returns: SC: Sharpe 1-9. LSU: Young 1-11; Jackson 1-6.

Kickoff Returns: SC: Sharpe 2-38; Jones 2-33. LSU: Martin 2-88; Bryant 2-17.

Interception Returns: SC: None. LSU: Jackson 2-91; Hazard 1-21; Pierson 1-20.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Philpot 11; Edwards 10; Hart 10; Windsor 9; Robinson 8. LSU: Malbrough 10; Dunbar 8; Jackson 8; Hill 7.

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GAMECOCK FOOTBALL 1984 Gator Bowl Oklahoma St. 21, Carolina 14 December 28, 1984 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, Florida 82,138

Bowl Game Recaps Oklahoma State South Carolina

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SCORING SUMMARY 1st 8:16 2nd 9:39 3rd 7:36

JACK SO N VI LLE, FLA.—Tight end Barry Hanna, who had not scored all season, turned Rusty Hilger’s short pass into a dramatic 25-yard touchdown with 1:04 left to play, lifting ninthranked Oklahoma State (10-2) to a 21-14 Gator Bowl victory over No. 7 South Carolina.

The bitter setback prevented South Carolina from winning for the first time in six bowl trips, although the Gamecocks, also 10-2, are the first team in the school’s history to win more than eight games in a season.

Hanna caught Hilger’s pass at the Carolina 21, evaded a would-be tackler and was hit at the 8-yardline, but dragged three defenders into the end zone.

The winning touchdown capped an 88-yard drive in 11 plays, with Hilger completing six of eight passes for 75 yards, including a 13-yarder to Hanna on fourth-and-six from the South Carolina 49.

Oklahoma State thoroughly dominated the first half and took a 13-0 lead on Thomas’ 1-yard run in the first period and his 6-yard pass to Hilger in the second quarter. But the Cowboys had to come from behind after South Carolina scored twice in the third period despite less than two minutes of possession time.

The Gamecocks, whose offense was the nation’s ninth best during the regular season, were held to just 71 yards in the first two periods by State’s 8th-ranked defense and were shut out for the first time in any half this year.

And even though they had the football for just 1:42 in the third quarter, they managed to take a 14-13 lead on halfback Quinton Lewis’ 24-yard pass to Chris Wade and a 57-yard bomb from quarterback Mike Hold to Ira Hillary. The first strike covered 71 yards in four plays and 56 seconds, while the latter was a two-play, 77-yard thrust that took only 40 seconds.

The Gamecocks’ only other possession in the third period ended with a fumble on the first play, one of four South Carolina turnovers.

Oklahoma State’s first-half touchdowns capped methodical, time-consuming drives of 69 and 74 yards.

Thomas and Hilger produced all the yards as Oklahoma State took a 7-0 lead on its first possession. Thomas carried eight times for 40 yards, including an 18-yard burst to the 3, while Hilger completed all four pass attempts for 29 yards.

Roach missed a 47-yard field goal attempt 1 1/2 minutes later, but the Cowboys made it 13-0 at 5:21 of the second period after linebacker Ricky Adams recovered a fumble by Hold at the OSU 26.

The 15-play drive included a 20-yard back-hand shovel pass from Hilger to Thomas. On third-and-goal from the six, Hilger pitched right to Thomas, and the tailback lobbed the ball back to the left to Hilger, who scored easily.

2:44 4th

1:04

OSU Thomas 1-yard run (Roach kick) (12-69-5:19) 0-7 OSU Hilger 6-yard pass from Thomas (kick failed) (15-74-5:16) 0-13 SC Wade 24-yard pass from Q. Lewis (Hagler kick) (4-71-0:56) 7-13 USC Hillary 57-yard pass from Hold (Hagler kick) (2-77-0:40) 14-13 OSU Hanna 25-yard pass from Hilger (Harris pass from Hilger) (11-88-2:37) 14-21

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.–Lost Penalties: No.–Yards Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.-Yards Kickoff Returns: No.-Yards Interceptions: No.-Yards Possession Time Third Down Conversions Sacks By: No.-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals

OSU 22 10 11 1 165 43 211 25-42-1 376 85 2-0 3-21 5-177 35.4 0-0 0-0 1-34 34:28 9-18 0 1-2 0-2

SC 14 8 6 0 104 42 194 8-21-1 298 63 6-3 5-38 7-292 41.7 2-3 3-52 1-0 25:32 7-17 3 2-2 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: OSU: Thomas 32-155; Hilger 7-4, Crawford 2-2; Zachary 1-2; Timmons 1-2. SC: Lewis 6-36; Hold 18-33; Dewey 13-20; Smith 2-12; Brown 3-3.

Passing: OSU: Hilger 24-41-1-205; Thomas 1-1-0-6. SC: Hold 7-20-1-170; Lewis 1-1-0-24.

Receiving: OSU: Hanna 8-92; Lewis 3-33; Wemer 3-24; Thomas 3-3; Harris 2-18; Zachary 2-16; Riley 2-9; Crawford 1-10; Hilger 1-6. SC: Hillary 2-75; Poole 1-45; Wade 1-24; Corley 1-14; Dendy 1-14; Bacon 1-12.

Punt Returns: OSU: None. SC: Dunlap 2-3.

Kickoff Returns: OSU: None. SC: Brown 2-45; White 1-7.

Interception Returns: OSU: D. Williams 1-34. SC: Gilliard 1-0.

Tackle Leaders: OSU: Monger 14; O’Neal 12; Ham 12; Thompson 10; Harding 10. SC: Seawright 15; Vogel 12; Hill 11, McIntee 7.

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Bowl Game Recaps 1980 Gator Bowl Pittsburgh 37, Carolina 9 December 29, 1980 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, Florida 72,287 JACK SO N VI LLE, FLA.—South Carolina’s second trip to the prestigious Gator Bowl was not much better than the first trip — 34 years before. The Pitt Panthers, gunning for a national championship, poured it on the Gamecocks, 37-9.

The game matched two nationally-ranked teams. Pitt came in with the #4 national ranking and South Carolina was ranked 17th. In addition, two of the nation’s best athletes, South Carolina’s George Rogers and Pitt’s Hugh Green, were showcased.

Rogers, who rushed for 113 yards, had won the Heisman Trophy while Green, who recorded five tackles, was honored as the nation’s finest lineman with the Outland Trophy.

An unusually cold evening with temperatures in the 40s and 15 mph winds greeted the teams and South Carolina didn’t react to the adverse conditions from the word go. Rogers broke open for a nice seven-yard gain on the first play, but fumbled with the Panthers recovering on the South Carolina 29 yard line. Seven plays and four minutes later Pitt scored to take a 7-0 lead, a lead they would not relinquish.

South Carolina finally got on the scoreboard before the half on a 39-yard Eddie Leopard field goal. At the half Pittsburgh led 17-3 and led 34-3 by the end of the third quarter as turnovers and an inability to move the ball plagued the Gamecocks.

Pat Bowen picked off a pass and returned it 31 yards to the 14-yard line with 3:34 left to play in the game. Quarterback Gordon Beckham then connected with Tim Gillespie for South Carolina’s lone touchdown.

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SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:57 1:11 2nd 7:05 2:05 3rd 8:00 4:34 0:39 4th 5:32 3:26

PITT PITT SC PITT PITT PITT PITT PITT SC

Trocan 1-yard run (Trout kick) Trout 35-yard field goal Leopard 39-yard field goal Collier 3-yard pass from Marino (Trout kick) Trout 25-yard field goal McMillan 3-yard run (Trout kick) McMillan 42-yard pass from Trocan (Trout kick) Trout 29-yard field goal Gillespie 14-yard pass from Beckham (kick failed)

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Total Offense Plays Fumbles: No.–Lost Penalties: No.–Yards Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Possession Time Third Down Conversions

PITT 22 165 40 233 17-35-3 398 75 1-1 11-73 3-91 30.3 32:33 7-14

0-7 0-10 3-10 3-17 3-20 3-27 3-34 3-37 9-37

SC 17 116 40 168 11-27-3 284 67 3-2 3-12 7-210 30.0 27:27 5-15

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: PITT: McMillan 13-59; Hawkins 9-50; Trocano 8-41; DiBartola 3-12; Thomas 2-5; Jones 1-3; Marino 1-2; Daniels 3-(-7). SC: Rogers 27113; Wright 4-23; Harper 4-7; Reeves 3-(-2); Beckham 2-(-11).

Passing: PITT: Trocano 10-21-2-155; Marino 7-13-0-78; Daniels 0-1-1-0.

SC: Harper 7-16-1-116; Beckham 4-10-1-52; Reeves 0-1-1-0.

Receiving: PITT: Collier 5-57; Pryor 4-36; Collins 3-50; McMillan 2-46; Dombrowski 2-30; Hawkins 1-14. SC: Scott 7-109; Gillespie 2-32; Cornett 1-14; Gettel 1-13.

Tackle Leaders: SC: Baxley 16; Kater 14; Ellis 10; Allen 9.

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December 28, 1979 Legion Field Birmingham, Ala. 62,785

December 20, 1975 Tangerine Bowl Orlando, Florida 20,247

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. —The South Carolina Gamecocks fell short in a 24-14 loss to Missouri in the third annual Hall of Fame Bowl.

South Carolina took the opening kickoff and behind the running of George Rogers and the passing and catching of Garry Harper and Zion McKinney, scored a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Led by All-Big Eight quarterback Phil Bradley, the Tigers’ responded with a 22-yard field goal.

Percey Reeves was hit and fumbled on the ensuing kickoff with the Tigers recovering on the 28. Bradley hit Newman with a scoring strike eight seconds later and USC was never to lead again.

Missouri took over again and moved the ball 30 yards to go up 17-6 before halftime. The Gamecocks cut the deficit to 17-14, but MU answered for the final points.

Bradley was named the game’s MVP while Rogers was tabbed as the Offensive Player of the Game after rushing for 133 yards on 25 carries.

ORLANDO, FLA.—Despite a brilliant individual effort by Jeff Grantz, South Carolina lost to Miami (Ohio), 20-7. Grantz passed for 228 yards, hitting on 18-of-29 passes.

South Carolina took the opening kickoff and marched down the field on a well directed attack

by Grantz only to miss a 26-yard field goal.

A short punt set Miami up for its initial score, coming on a five-yard run by Carpenter after a 42-yard, seven-play drive. Carpenter scored on another run just prior to the half to give Miami a 14-0 lead and they ran that to 17-0 early in the third quarter.

Grantz’s passing enabled Carolina to finally get on the scoreboard late in the third quarter. He passed for 60 yards during the 13-play, 73-yard drive.

The score came on a three-yard Tom Amrein dive.

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SCORING SUMMARY

McKinney 20-yard pass from Harper (run failed) Verrilli 22-yard field goal Newman 28-yard pass from Bradley (Verrilli kick) Bradley 1-yard run (Verilli kick) Harper 11-yard run (McKinney pass from Harper) Ellis 12-yard run (Verrilli kick)

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Fumbles: No.–Lost Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Penalties: No.–Yards

Miami (Ohio) South Carolina

MU 17 12 4 209 52 72 7-11-0 281 2-1 6-266 44.3 5-50

6-0 6-3 6-10 6-17 14-17 14-24

SC 20 13 7 142 47 121 13-20-1 263 1-1 6-210 35.0 2-16

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: MU: Wilder 24-95; Ellis 12-81; Bradley 11-25; Hill 4-18; Meyer 1-3. SC: Rogers 25-133; Clark 10-48; Dorsey 2-5; Reeves 1-4; Harper 9-(48).

Passing: MU: Bradley 7-11-0-72. SC: Harper 13-19-1-121; Reeves 0-1-0-0.

Receiving: MU: Blair 2-22; Gibler 2-21; Wilder 2-1; Newman 1-28. SC: McKinney 5-87; Rogers 3-18; Clark 2-7; Scott 1-6; Smith 1-3.

Punt Returns: MU: Whitaker 1-1; Newman 1-(-3). SC: Smith 1-(-1).

Kickoff Returns: MU: Richards 1-22; Fellows 1-19. SC: Smith 2-42; Powell 1-27; Reeves 1-10.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

MU MU MU SC MU

Carpenter 5-yard run (Johnson kick) Carpenter 1-yard run (Johnson kick) Johnson 47-yard field goal Amrein 3-yard run (Marino kick) Johnson 33-yard field goal

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Fumbles: No.–Lost Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Punt Returns: No.–Yards Kickoff Returns: No.–Yards Penalties: No.–Yards

0-7 0-14 0-17 7-17 7-20

MU 19 238 60 137 10-13-1 375 0-0 4-143 35.8 1-8 2-66 5-35

SC 17 56 30 228 18-29-1 284 1-0 6-269 44.8 1-3 5-89 3-24

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: MU: Carpenter 29-120; Smith 17-64; Walker 10-44; Zwayer 3-8; Green 1-2. SC: Williams 9-57; Long 11-19; Amrein 2-9; Grantz 7-(-12); Chastain 1-(-17).

Passing: MU: Smith 10-13-1-137. SC: Grantz 18-29-1-228.

Receiving: MU: Walker 4-44; Joecken 3-68; Zwayer 1-14; Green 1-6; Rhodes 1-5. SC: Logan 9-109; Stephens, 4-51; Thomas 1-25; Amrein 1-10; Long 1-13; Nemeth 1-12; Williams 1-3.

Punt Returns: MU: Feight 1-8. SC: Garrett 1-3.

Kickoff Returns: MU: Walker 2-66. SC: Halminski 4-77; Chastain 1-12.

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Bowl Game Recaps 1969 Peach Bowl West Virginia 14, Carolina 3

SOUTH CAROLINA 1946 Gator Bowl Wake Forest 26, Carolina 14

December 30, 1969 Grant Field Atlanta, Georgia 48,452

January 1, 1946 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, Florida 7,362

ATLANTA, GA.—South Carolina’s first bowl game in 24 years was a defensive battle with West Virginia posting a 14-3 win in the Peach Bowl.

West Virginia scored on its first possession of the game. The Mountaineers marched 66 yards in 10 plays capped by Gresham’s 10-yard run to go up 7-0.

Carolina threatened to score late in the first half. Tommy Suggs passed the team down the field and had a first-and-goal at the West Virginia 10 before a fumble thwarted the drive.

But a West Virginia fumble of a punt set up a score just before the half and place kicker Bill DuPre booted through a 37yard kick to get on the board.

After a scoreless third quarter, Carolina mounted one serious drive that was stalled by a pass interception. West Virginia scored with 23 seconds left in the game, thanks to another pass interception.

Williams rushed for 208 yards on 35 tries to account to lead WVU.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—Despite a record-breaking 90-yard pass interception return for a touchdown, the South Carolina Gamecocks fell to old nemesis Wake Forest, 26-14 in the inaugural Gator Bowl.

This was the first bowl outing for the Gamecocks and the first and last season for coach Johnnie McMillan. He was filling in for coach Rex Enright who was completing his military obligation. Enright had a lot to do with the Game-cocks receiving the bid as he was stationed in the Jacksonville area.

The game was a rematch of sorts since weeks before Carolina and Wake Forest had played to a 13-13 deadlock. But playing in 55 degree weather before a near capacity crowd did not serve well.

Wake Forest jumped off to an early 6-0 first-quarter lead on a three-yard run

by Nick Sacrinty. But the Gamecocks used the one-yard burst by Bobby Giles and a Dutch Brembs extra point to grab a 7-6 half time lead.

Wake Forest regained the lead with a Dick Brinkley run and the kick was blocked to lead, 12-7. Brinkley scored another touchdown early in the fourth quarter and added a 25-yard Bob Smathers run to blow to a 26-7 lead.

The only joy left for South Carolina in its first bowl appearance was the record-setting return by Brembs.

West Virginia South Carolina

7 0

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0 0

7 0

14 3

SCORING SUMMARY 1st 9:24 2nd 3:49 4th 0:23

WV SC WV

Gresham 10-yard run (Braxton kick) (10-66-4:09) DuPre 37-yard field goal (10-21) Braxton 1-yard run (Braxton kick) (11-61-3:47)

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Net Yards Rushing Rushing Attempts Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Fumbles: No.–Lost Punts: No.–Yards Punt Average Penalties: No.–Yards

WV 21 19 0 356 79 3 1-2-0 359 6-3 4-104 26.0 2-30

0-7 3-7 3-14

SC 11 3 8 64 38 126 11-23-2 190 1-1 6-236 39.3 5-65

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: WV: Williams 35-208; Gresham 16-98; Braxton 20-60; Sherwood 8-(-10). SC: Muir 18-52; Holloman 7-18; Yoakum 2-10; Suggs 11-(-16).

Wake Forest South Carolina

6 0

6 0

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26 14

SCORING SUMMARY 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

WF SC WF WF WF SC

Sacrinty 3-yard run (kick failed) Giles 1-yard run (Brembs kick) Brinkley 3-yard run (kick blocked) Brinkley 1-yard run (Sacrinty kick) Smathers 25-yard run (Sacrinty kick) Brembs 90-yard interception return (Brembs kick)

TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Net Yards Rushing Net Yards Passing Cmp.-Att.-Int. Total Offense Yards Punt Average Penalties: No.–Yards

WF 24 378 18 1-6-2 396 27.0 8-70

0-6 7-6 7-12 7-19 7-26 14-26

SC 7 88 69 4-11-1 157 37.0 1-5

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: WF: N. Sacrinty 27-188; Brinkley 97; B. Sacrinty 76; Smathers 41; Bullard 28; Gary 21; Grandy 6; Ognovich 2. SC: Brembs 44; Giles 11; Harrison 10; Carr 10; Hanson 6; Maginn 4; Sideman 3.

Passing: WV: Sherwood 1-2-0-3. SC: Suggs 9-17-1-98; Yoakum 2-6-1-28.

Receiving: WV: Braxton 1-3. SC: Holloman 5-33; Hamrick 4-64; Muir 2-29.

Punt Returns: WV: Pobolich 4-25; Jenkins 1-18. SC: None.

Kickoff Returns: WV: Gresham 1-25; Ward 1-14. SC: Harris 3-67.

Interception Returns: WV: Snively 2-0. SC: None.

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