Updates from Williams-Brice: South Carolina Gamecocks defeat Troy Trojans 23-14
The State’s Ben Portnoy and Augusta Stone are inside Williams-Brice Stadium for Saturday’s South Carolina football game against Troy. Below were the updates from the game.
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Parker White sails another field goal to extend Gamecocks lead late
Following a 12-play, 53-yard drive set up by a fumble recovery, South Carolina kicker Parker White completed another field goal attempt, this one from 37 yards, to bring the Gamecocks lead to 23-14 over Troy with 2:20 to go in the game.
Big special teams play results in USC field goal
South Carolina’s Jahmar Brown came down with a punt block to set South Carolina’s offense up at the Trojans’ 23-yard line. The Gamecocks weren’t able to do anything offensively — losing 7 yards off a sack of Luke Doty — but brought in Parker White for the 48-yard field goal to bring their lead to 20-14.
RJ Roderick ejected, Troy scores
South Carolina defensive back RJ Roderick was ejected from the game after a targeting call. A play later, Troy running back Jamontez Woods scored from a yard out to make it 17-14 Gamecocks early in the third quarter.
Gamecocks extend lead off interception returned for a touchdown
David Spaulding flipped the switch on a long Trojans drive, intercepting Troy quarterback Taylor Powell at the Gamecocks’ 26-yard line and returning it 74 yards for a touchdown seconds before halftime. With the pick-six, USC extended its lead over Troy to 17-7.
South Carolina retakes lead thanks to tight end TD
The Gamecocks capped off a 10-play, 77-yard drive with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Luke Doty to tight end E.J. Jenkins toward the end of the second quarter. South Carolina’s first touchdown drive required converting a third-and-7 and its third fourth down attempt of the game, but the Gamecocks retook the lead from Troy, 10-7, with 4:12 to go in the first half.
Troy first to get to the end zone
South Carolina’s offense once again drove into Troy territory, but a failed fourth down conversion on the Trojans’ 33-yard line ended the Gamecocks’ possession. Troy marched down the field in its ensuing drive, and running back B.J. Smith made it to the end zone at the start of the second quarter with a 35-yard touchdown rush on third-and-8.
The touchdown brought the Trojans up 7-3 over USC with 14:30 to go in the second quarter.
First USC drive ends in a field goal
South Carolina put together a productive offensive drive to open the Troy game, with quarterback Luke Doty going 5-of-9 for 63 yards, but ample red zone opportunities failed to result in a touchdown. Still, the Gamecocks went up 3-0 off a 23-yard Parker White field goal. The drive ate 6 minutes off the clock, going 15 plays for 70 yards.
Gamecock DB, OL out with injury
South Carolina defensive back Carlins Platel and offensive lineman Jaylen Nichols are both out with injuries, South Carolina play-by-play voice Todd Ellis said on his pregame radio show.
Platel had backed up David Spaulding at the nickel spot throughout the season thus far as he battles injuries. Nichols, out with an ankle injury, will be replaced by Vershon Lee, who has played in all four games this season at the left guard position and recorded a start last season. He’ll get another this week against Troy.
Josh Vann a ‘game-time decision’
The status of South Carolina’s leading wide receiver is uncertain for the Troy game.
Josh Vann is a game-time decision as he battles with a groin injury, Gamecocks play-by-play voice Todd Ellis said in his pregame injury report on 107.5 The Game. Vann did not practice on Thursday but did run around with the athletic training staff.
Xavier Legette warming up pregame
South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette looks like he could see his first action since the season opening win over Eastern Illinois.
Legette participated in pregame warmups with the Gamecocks ahead of Saturday’s contest against Troy at Williams-Brice Stadium. The junior caught seven passes for 113 yards last season, but has not recorded any stats this year.
Uniform report
The Gamecocks dressed in garnet jerseys, garnet pants and white helmets for the midday home matchup against Troy. South Carolina wore garnet jerseys, white pants and white helmets for last week’s home game against Kentucky.
Oscar Delp has arrived
Delp is in Columbia. South Carolina is hosting the 6-foot-5, four-star tight end for a visit before he makes his commitment decision on Oct. 13. The Cumming, Georgia, native is a heavy target for the Gamecocks. He’s also considering Georgia, Michigan and Clemson.
How to watch South Carolina game, final point spread
Who: South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2, 0-2 SEC) vs. Troy Trojans (2-2, 0-1 Sun Belt)
Where: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
TV: SEC Network
Line: South Carolina by 6.5
This story was originally published October 2, 2021 at 2:32 PM with the headline "Updates from Williams-Brice: South Carolina Gamecocks defeat Troy Trojans 23-14."
