South Carolina leads Oklahoma 28-10 at halftime in week 9 clash
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers accounted for three touchdowns as the Gamecocks built a 28-10 halftime lead over Oklahoma, highlighting a dominant first half performance.
Key points
- LaNorris Sellers threw for 179 yards, two TDs and rushed for a TD in the first half.
- South Carolina outgained Oklahoma 307-71 in total offense through two quarters.
- Sellers completed 11 of 13 passes and added 79 rushing yards on 10 carries.
- Oklahoma’s only score before halftime came on a 30‑yard interception return by Kip Lewis.
- South Carolina scored on a 84‑yard pass to DJ Black and an 8‑yard reception by Nyck Harbor before the break.
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers accounted for three touchdowns in the first half as the Gamecocks took a 28-10 lead over Oklahoma on Saturday at Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Sellers completed 11 of 13 passes for 179 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while adding 79 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
South Carolina outgained Oklahoma 307‑71 in total offense through two quarters, including a 179‑25 advantage through the air.
The Gamecocks struck first when Sellers scored on a 15‑yard run midway through the opening quarter, giving South Carolina a 7‑0 lead.
Oklahoma tied the game early in the second quarter when linebacker Kip Lewis intercepted Sellers and returned the ball 30 yards for a touchdown.
South Carolina responded with a six‑play, 75‑yard touchdown drive capped by a short rushing score from Christian Clark.
The Gamecocks extended their lead to 21‑7 when Sellers connected with DJ Black for an 84‑yard touchdown pass on third‑and‑12 with 9:19 remaining in the half.
Oklahoma answered with its first offensive points after a 12‑play, 41‑yard drive, settling for a 52‑yard field goal from Tate Sandell.
South Carolina added another touchdown just before halftime, marching 80 yards in eight plays; Sellers broke free for a 30‑yard run on third‑and‑1 before finding Nyck Harbor for an 8‑yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the touchdowns for South Carolina in the first half?
LaNorris Sellers threw two touchdown passes, rushed for one, and also caught a short rushing score from Christian Clark.
What was the total offensive yardage difference at halftime?
South Carolina had 307 total yards compared with Oklahoma’s 71 through two quarters.
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