The South Carolina Gamecocks walked into Williams-Brice Stadium looking for catharsis, clarity, and a little bit of hope. By halftime, they are delivering all three. The Gamecocks are up; 37-0 and honestly, it feels more lopsided than the scoreboard is willing to admit. The most complete half of football South Carolina has played all season. The Gamecocks have been explosive, efficient, and finally playing like a team tired of tripping over its own storyline.
A First-Half Clinic
The numbers tell the truth with clean precision:
- Total Yards: 419 to 129
- Rushing: 192 yards (9.6 yards per carry — that’s not running, that’s gliding)
- Passing: 227 yards with 16.2 yards per attempt
- First Downs: 15 to 7
- Time of Possession: South Carolina controlling the tempo, the tone, and the mood
Coastal has not found room to breathe yet. South Carolina has owned the trenches, dictated pace, and made it look easy in the first half. A gift on a disappointing season, so far. The offense is humming. The Gamecocks have had some explosive plays, balance, tempo, and confidence. The run game is running through Coastal's front, and the pass game is on lock.
South Carolina definitely needs this. The noise around the program has been loud. But tonight, the Gamecocks are showing what they can be when they stop bleeding and start believing. If they can keep their foot on the gas, this could end up being the dominant win that South Carolina has so desperately needed this season. Hopefully, it will restore some faith in the program and some energy as they face Clemson next weekend.