On November 2, 2024, South Carolina delivered a significant blow to No. 10 Texas A&M’s SEC title aspirations with a commanding 44–20 victory at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks (5–3, 3–3 SEC) handed the Aggies (7–2, 5–1 SEC) their first conference loss of the season, tightening the race for the SEC Championship.
Key Performances
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LaNorris Sellers: The freshman quarterback showcased his dual-threat capabilities, rushing for 106 yards and passing for 244 more. He accounted for three total touchdowns, leading the Gamecocks’ offense. University of South Carolina Athletics
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Raheim Sanders: The senior transfer from Arkansas was instrumental in the ground game, rushing for 144 yards and two touchdowns. His performance was particularly notable against an Aggies defense that had been allowing just 104.5 rushing yards per game. University of South Carolina Athletics
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Aggies’ Struggles: Texas A&M’s offense faced challenges throughout the game. Freshman quarterback Marcel Reed, starting in place of the injured Conner Weigman, threw for 206 yards but also committed crucial turnovers. Additionally, leading rusher Le’Veon Moss exited early and did not return. dailygamecock.com+3University of South Carolina Athletics+3WYFF 4+3
Defensive Highlights
South Carolina’s defense played a pivotal role, halting the Aggies on two critical fourth-and-1 situations. In the fourth quarter, they intercepted Reed’s pass and recovered a fumble, effectively sealing the game. WYFF 4+2University of South Carolina Athletics+2Houston Chronicle+2
Aftermath and SEC Implications
The victory not only marked a significant upset but also led to a field-storming celebration by Gamecocks fans. As a result, the SEC fined South Carolina $250,000 for violating its policy on fan access to competition areas. collegefootballdawgs.com+2ESPN.com+2South Carolina Public Radio+2
This win has major implications for the SEC title race, as Texas A&M was the last unbeaten team in the conference. The Gamecocks’ performance has injected new excitement into the postseason picture.On3+1dailygamecock.com+1
