Behind dominant defense, South Carolina football moves to 2-0 after rolling Wildcats
By Kevin Miller
South Carolina Football vs. Kentucky:
Stats and Scoring Breakdown
The Gamecocks dominated the Kentucky offense, and thanks to a better showing from the team in the 2nd half, South Carolina football blew the game open, winning 31-6. USC won its SEC opener for the first time since 2017 to move to 2-0 on the year with a matchup against the LSU Tigers looming for next week at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Below are the stats and scoring plays from the contest:
STATS
Kentucky
Passing
Leading Passer: Brock Vandagriff with 30 yards and 1 interception
Rushing
Total: 139 yards
Leading Rusher: Demie Sumo-Karngbaye with 70 yards
Receiving
Total: 44 yards
Leading Receiver: Dane Key with 36 yards
Defense
Total Yards Allowed: 252 yards
Turnovers: Ty Bryant Interception
Sacks: Zion Childress, Maxwell Hairston, Steven Sowells
Leading Tackler: D'Erick Jackson with 6
Other
Zion Childress and Maxwell Hairston forced fumbles on strip sacks, but the Gamecocks recovered
South Carolina
Passing
Leading Passer: LaNorris Sellers with 159 yards and 2 touchdowns
Rushing
Total: 86 yards
Leading Rusher: Rocket Sanders with 54 yards and 1 touchdown
Receiving
Total: 166 yards44 yards
Leading Receiver: Mazeo Bennett with 63 yards and 1 touchdown
Defense
Total Yards Allowed: 183 yards
Turnovers: Nick Emmanwori interception (touchdown), Jalon Kilgore interception
Sacks: Dylan Stewart (2), Vicari Swain, TJ Sanders, Monkell Goodwin (0.5), and Bryan Thomas, Jr. (0.5)
Leading Tackler: Nick Emmanwori with 7
Other
Dylan Stewart and Vicari Swain forced fumbles on strip sacks but the Wildcats recovered
SCORING
USC Touchdown; Sellers to Bennett, 24 yards; 7-0 USC
USC Field Goal; Herrera, 29 yards; 10-0 USC
UK Field Goal; Raynor, 32 yards; 10-3 USC
UK Field Goal; Raynor, 39 yards; 10-6 USC
USC Touchdown; Sellers to Simon, 16 yards; 17-6 USC
USC Touchdown; Sanders, 6 yards; 24-6 USC
USC Touchdown; Emmanwori interception return, 24 yards; 31-6 USC