LIVE Updates: South Carolina vs. Charlotte

As the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the Charlotte 49ers, we here at Gamecocks Digest will bring you live updates from the day's events.

Evan Crowell | Sep 24, 2022

LIVE Updates: South Carolina vs. Charlotte /

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are gearing up for a 7:30 PM local time kickoff against the Charlotte 49ers. The Gamecocks are a 23.5-point favorite, according to most major sports books.

As the Gamecocks take on the Hogs, we here at Gamecocks Digest will bring you live updates from the day's events.

How To Watch Charlotte @ South Carolina

Gameday: Saturday, September 24th, 2022.
Game time: 7:30 pm ET
TV: ESPNU
Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium (Columbia, South Carolina)
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How to Listen to the Game

You can listen to the game through the Gamecocks Radio Network with Todd Ellis on the call!

South Carolina Injury Report

RJ Roderick, S (Arm) IN - Roderick missed the Arkansas game after suffering an injury against Georgia State.
Corey Rucker, WR (Foot) IN - Rucker will make his season debut after injuring his foot during preseason camp. The Arkansas State transfer provides a much-needed boost to this receiver room.
Alex Huntley, EDGE (Leg) IN - Huntley left the game against Arkansas with a lower-body injury but returned to action later in the contest.
Cam Smith, CB (Unknown) IN - Smith left the Arkansas game with a towel draped over his head. Beamer downplayed the significance of his injury post-game.
David Spaulding, CB (Shoulder) OUT - Spaulding is still recovering from shoulder surgery but is reportedly trending in the right direction. He will miss his fourth consecutive game this weekend.
Darius Rush, CB (Hamstring) OUT - Rush dealt with a hamstring issue against Georgia and ultimately left the contest. He will miss his first game against Charlotte.
Dylan Wonnum, (Unknown) OUT - Wonnum was a surprise scratch against Charlotte, as the news broke just thirty minutes ahead of kickoff.

First Quarter

(0-0), 15:00 - Charlotte wins the toss and defers. South Carolina will open with the football.

(3-0), 9:54 - South Carolina downfield, courtesy of several big carries from running back MarShawn Lloyd. The Gamecocks had fourth and goal from the two-yard line, but a false start pushed them back and forced a field goal.

(3-7), 2:48 - Charlotte quarterback Chris Reynolds drives the 49ers down the field, converting three third downs and finding wide receiver Jake Clemons for a short-yardage touchdown.

(3-7), 0:00 - The first quarter ends with South Carolina facing a third and four at the Charlotte twenty-five-yard line.

Second Quarter

(10-7), 14:52 - Lloyd hurdles a defender after gaining first-down yardage and walks his way into the endzone.

(10-14), 9:43 - Reynolds lofts another dime to the back pylon, this time to wide receiver Victor Tucker. 49ers are now a perfect six for six on third down conversions.

(17-14), 6:29 - The Gamecocks work all the way down the field once again, facing a fourth and goal from the one. Running back Christian Beal-Smith scores his first touchdown with the garnet and black, putting South Carolina ahead.

(17-14), 1:36 - Charlotte faced a third-and-five after an interception ruling was overturned. The 49ers have an incomplete pass and are no longer perfect on third-down; they punt away to the Gamecocks.

(20-14), 0:00 - South Carolina goes on a two-minute drill. Rattler makes several big throws but takes a costly sack that forces the Gamecocks to kick another field goal.

Third Quarter

(20-14), 12:43 - Charlotte opens the half with possession but quickly goes three and out. Linebacker Gilber Edmond sacks Reynolds on second down, forcing a run on third and long. South Carolina takes over on their own thirty-yard line.

(28-14), 10:25 - Lloyd runs through several arm tackles for another touchdown. Gamecocks methodically worked down the field before he took it in for a 14-yard score. Gamecocks go for two and convert.

(28-14), 8:45 - Linebacker Brad Johnson intercepts a deflected pass and returns it to the Charlotte seven-yard line. The ball was tipped on the second play from scrimmage by edge rusher Jordan Burch.

(35-14), 8:34 - Lloyd scores a seven-yard touchdown for his third score of the night. He has now tripled his previous career-high in rushing yardage.

(35-14), 8:18 - Freshman corner DQ Smith intercepts a tipped pass after having one taken away via review earlier in the night. South Carolina starts at the Charlotte thirty-three-yard line.

(42-14), 6:14 - Beal-Smith ripped off a twenty-seven-yard carry to put the Gamecocks goal-to-go at the one-yard-line. He then finished the job seconds later, powering in for his second score on the night.

(42-14), 1:59 - Corner Cam Smith intercepts a pass in his first game back from injury. That marks three turnovers on the night for Charlotte, and South Carolina is set up near midfield once more.

Fourth Quarter

(49-14), 12:20 - Running back Juju McDowell works off tackle on the goal line and finds the end zone for his first touchdown of the night. The Gamecocks now have six rushing scores.

(49-14), 8:20 - Quarterback Luke Doty enters the game for Rattler and throws an interception on his second pass attempt. Charlotte will take over in their own territory.

(49-20), 6:43: Charlotte quarterback James Foster enters the game and lofts a beautiful pass to wide receiver Elijah Spencer for a long touchdown. The two-point try is unsuccessful, as Foster is stuffed on the goal line.

(49-20), 4:50 - Running back Rashad Amos fumbles on the goal line, and Charlotte recovers. The 49ers will take over on their own one-yard line.

(56-20), 1:55 - Doty throws a rope downfield to transfer wideout Corey Rucker, who catches a touchdown in his debut with the Gamecocks.

(56-20), 0:00 - The Gamecocks defeat Charlotte and move to 2-2 on the season. South Carolina will take on South Carolina State at home next weekend.

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Published Sep 24, 2022

EVAN CROWELL