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South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs Akron Zips: Score and Live Updates

Stay up to date on the score and updates as the Gamecocks take on the Zips at 7:30 pm (ET)

Alex Joyce

South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford (1) passes during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, September 14, 2024.
South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford (1) passes during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, September 14, 2024. / Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The South Carolina Gamecocks are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season last week against LSU. This is the second ever meeting between South Carolina and Akron (South Carolina won 28-3 in 2018). The Gamecocks will look to establish their dominance early and often as they try to head to the bye week with a win and healthy.

Auburn transfer Robby Ashford is set to make his fist start for the Gamecocks following an ankle injury last week to starter LaNorris Sellers. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains will look to use his veteran offensive line to play to Ashford's strengths in the first night game of the year at Williams-Brice Stadium. On the flip side, South Carolina, featuring one of the best defenses in America, will look to impose their will on an Akron team that hasn't fared well against Power Four opponents.

*This article will be updated periodically throughout the game*

South Carolina vs Akron Live Updates:

Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm (ET) live on ESPNU.

First Quarter:
(0-0) South Carolina received the opening possession but fizzled quickly with a punt.
(0-0) Akron gets a first down on their opening drive before South Carolina shuts down the Zips offense. Zips punt.
(7-0) A 39-yard run by QB Robby Ashford sets up South Carolina on a 13-play 89-yard drive that is capped off by a touchdown. Rocket Sanders goes down to an injury midway through the drive. Gamecocks lead.
(7-0) Akron has a 3 and out. South Carolina gets the ball.
(15-0) Robby Ashford connects with Mazeo Bennett Jr. on a 30-yard toughdown. Kai Kroeger runs it in on a 2-point conversion.
(15-0) South Carolina defense shuts down the Zips. 3 and out.
(15-0) South Carolina gets the ball on offense, but a sack leads to a 3 and out.

Second Quarter:
(15-0) Akron gains a total of 6 yards before punting it back to the Gamecocks offense.
(22-0) Another long drive (11-plays 80-yards) that was capped off by a 12-yard touchdown pass from Robby Ashford to JuJu McDowell
(22-7) Akron's Ben Finley throws a strike to Adrian Northon for a 42-yard touchdown.
(22-7) South Carolina was driving before a fumble ended the offense's day in the first half.
(22-7) End of the half

Third Quarter:
(22-7) Akron receives the second half kickoff and punts 5 plays later.
(22-7) South Carolina nets -10 yards on their opening possession of the second half. Punt.
(22-7) Akron Punts.
(29-7) Ashford completes passes of 44 and 28 yards leading the Gamecocks inside the 5-yard line before Oscar Adaway III scores his second touchdown of the game.
(29-7) Akron punts after gaining -2 yards.
(29-7) South Carolina gets stopped gaining -4 yards. Punt.
(36-7) QB Robby Ashford scampers for a 36 yard touchdown, setting a career high with 133 yards on the ground.
(36-7) South Carolina's DQ Smith intercepts Akron's Ben Finley.
(43-7) Davis Beville takes over at QB for the Gamecocks. Finds TE Connor Cox for the touchdown.
(50-7) Jawarn Howell runs for a 23 yard touchdown.
(50-7) Akron punts for the 6th time in the second half.
(50-7) South Carolina runs the clock out. End of the game.

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