LIVE Updates: South Carolina vs. South Carolina State

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

Evan Crowell | Sep 29, 2022

LIVE Updates: South Carolina vs. South Carolina State /

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are gearing up for a 7:00 PM local time kickoff against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Gamecocks are a 37.5-point favorite, according to most major sports books.

This game was originally scheduled for Saturday, but Hurricane Ian forced the Gamecocks to alter the date. The university has canceled Friday classes for students in response to the inclement weather, but they first have a football game to play.

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

How To Watch South Carolina State @ South Carolina

Gameday: Thursday, September 29th, 2022.
Game time: 7:00 pm ET
TV: SEC Network
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

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.
Terrell Dawkins, EDGE (Knee) OUT - Dawkins underwent surgery last week and will be sidelined for several months. The Gamecocks expect him back at some point, per head coach Shane Beamer.

First Quarter

(0-0), 15:00 - South Carolina receives the opening kickoff and will start on their own twenty-seven-yard line.

(0-0), 14:19 - Quarterback Spencer Rattler throws a deep ball to wide receiver Xavier Leggette, which is tipped up into the air and intercepted. South Carolina State takes over in their own territory.

(0-0), 11:32 - South Carolina forces a quick punt following the interception.

(0-0), 9:17 - The Gamecocks find some momentum running the football with running back MarShawn Lloyd but ultimately stall out and punt away.

(0-0), 7:51 - South Carolina swarms a screen pass on third and six to force yet another punt. They take over on their own forty-seven-yard line.

(8-0), 4:48 - Rattler lofts a pass to Lloyd on third and goal, who beats a would-be tackle to the corner for a touchdown. Two-point conversion try is good.

(8-0), 1:46 - The Gamecock defense continues a strong start as they force their third consecutive punt. However, a good punt puts South Carolina on their own five-yard-line.

(8-0), 0:00 - South Carolina converts on a third and manageable to end the quarter and continue their drive.

Second Quarter

(8-0), 14:51 - Rattler launches a deep ball to wide receiver Jalen Brooks for a massive gain that puts South Carolina deep inside Bulldog territory.

(15-0), 12:04 - Tight end Jaheim Bell takes the snap from the upback spot and stretches across for a one-yard touchdown.

(15-0), 7:16 - Inside linebacker Sherrod Greene intercepts South Carolina State and makes a solid return to midfield. A 15-yard facemask penalty puts the Gamecocks in scoring position to start the drive.

(15-0), 4:42 - Rattler delivers a strike on a third and long, but the pass bounces off the hands of wide receiver Xavier Leggette for another interception.

(15-0), 3:02 - Gamecocks stuff South Carolina State on third and short and force another punt. South Carolina takes over on their own 37-yard line.

(22-0), 0:37 - Rattler scampers into the endzone on a goal-to-go. He had several runs to keep the drive alive and ultimately capped it off.

(22-0), 0:00 - South Carolina heads into halftime with a big lead and a shoutout intact. South Carolina State will receive the second-half kickoff.

Third Quarter

(22-7), 10:51 - South Carolina State goes on an eight-play, 75-yard drive for a touchdown. Quarterback Tyrece Nick scores on an option keeper to give the Bulldogs their first points of the evening.

(29-7), 8:17 - Rattler steps up in the pocket and finds tight end Austin Stogner for a touchdown. This is Stogner's first touchdown in the garnet and black.

(29-7), 6:03 - South Carolina State goes three and out and punts away. South Carolina blocks it, but wide receiver Josh Vann touches the ball, and the Bulldogs recover at midfield.

(29-7), 4:42 - Corner Marcelus Dial intercepts a pass on a miscommunication, and South Carolina gets the ball right back.

(36-7), 0:52 - Running back Christian Beal-Smith ends a long South Carolina drive with a short-yardage touchdown.

(36-7), 0:00 - South Carolina goes into the final quarter of play with a large lead over the Bulldogs

Fourth Quarter

(36-7), 14:47 - South Carolina blocks another punt and will take over inside South Carolina State territory.

(36-7), 10:51 - The Gamecocks go for it in no-mans land and do not convert, turning the ball over to South Carolina State.

(36-7), 10:36 - Inside linebacker Bam Martin-Scott intercepts a pass and returns it to the South Carolina State three-yard line.

(43-7), 10:31 - Lloyd finished the job off by bouncing outside and stretching the ball across the plane for his second touchdown of the night.

(43-10), 6:48 - South Carolina State goes on a long drive but cannot convert in the red zone. They settle for a field goal for their second scoring drive of the night.

(43-10), 2:39 - South Carolina forces a punt, and Vann nearly returns a wobbly bounce for a touchdown but is taken down in plus territory.

(50-10), 1:46 - Quarterback Luke Doty scampers into the end zone on first and goal for a touchdown, his first rushing score on the season.

(50-10), 0:00 - South Carolina gets their second consecutive win and moves to 3-2 on the young season.

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Published Sep 29, 2022

EVAN CROWELL