South Carolina vs Vanderbilt live updates: Gamecocks fake field goal and extend lead
South Carolina travels to Nashville, Tennessee to face Vanderbilt at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with the game televised on SEC Network. Follow along with updates from The State’s Ben Portnoy and Michael Lananna, who are inside FirstBank Stadium to bring you coverage from the game.
More Beamer Ball
The Gamecocks have developed a reputation for special teams prowess, and once again that unit executed a big play. USC faked a field goal on fourth down, and punter Kai Kroger passed to defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway to convert the first down. Rattler would follow up with a touchdown pass to Antwane Wells, his second of the game.
Dores find end zone
After the Gamecocks went three and out on the first drive of the second half, Vanderbilt engineered an 11-play, 81-yard drive that ended in a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Patrick Smith.
Vann scores for USC
Spencer Rattler scrambled to his right and threw a 50-50 ball for receiver Josh Vann, who came down with the touchdown despite tight coverage. The Gamecocks take a 17-point lead into halftime.
Beal-Smith scores on long run
Running back Christian Beal-Smith found an opening and ran 52 yards for a touchdown, giving the Gamecocks a 10-point lead.
Vanderbilt inches closer
The Commodores ran for 66 yards with the USC defense missing multiple tackles, and Vandy punched in a touchdown with a nine-yard pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. to make it 17-14.
Turnover leads to points for USC
DQ Smith forced a fumble from Vandy quarterback A.J. Swann, which was recovered by Alex Huntley. The Gamecocks weren’t able to capitalize on the field position with a touchdown, but Mitch Jeter made a 31-yard kick to extend USC’s lead to 17-7.
Explosive play for Gamecocks
The Gamecocks pulled a trick play out of their back pocket on their second drive. Receiver Dakereon Joyner lined up at the wildcat, scrambled away from pressure and threw a short pass to Antwane Wells, who raced 68 yards for a touchdown.
Commodores tie it up
On Vanderbilt’s second drive, quarterback A.J. Swann found Quincy Skinner Jr. for a 66-yard touchdown to tie the score at 7-7.
Gamecocks strike first
USC got off to a strong start on the road. Defensive back Darius Rush intercepted a pass on Vanderbilt’s first drive, setting up a scoring drive for Spencer Rattler. Rattler found receiver Xavier Legette in the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown.
Uniform report vs. Vanderbilt
South Carolina will suit up in throwback garnet helmets along with white jerseys and white pants. The uniform report so far ...
Sept. 3 vs. Georgia State: black helmets, garnet jerseys and garnet pants
Sept. 10 at Arkansas: all white
Sept. 17 vs. Georgia: white helmets, garnet jerseys and white pants
Sept. 24 vs. Charlotte: white helmets, garnet jerseys and white pants
Sept. 29 vs . SC State: white throwback helmets, garnet jerseys, white pants
Oct. 8 vs. Kentucky: garnet helmets, white jerseys and white pants
Oct. 22 vs. Texas A&M: black helmets, garnet jerseys and garnet pants
Oct. 29 vs Missouri: garnet helmets, garnet jerseys and white pants
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Final betting line
South Carolina is a 6.5 point favorite over Vanderbilt, according to VegasInsider’s consensus line. The over-under for points scored in the game is 49.5.
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Who: South Carolina Gamecocks (5-3, 2-3 SEC) at Vanderbilt Commodores (3-5, 0-4 SEC)
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: FirstBank Stadium (40,350) in Nashville, Tennessee
TV: SEC Network
Stream: via ESPN app/ESPN.com
On-air announce crew: Dave Neal (play-by-play), Deuce McCallister (analyst), Andraya Carter (sideline)
Radio: 107.5 FM in the Columbia area (Todd Ellis, play-by-play; Tommy Suggs, analyst; Jamar Nesbit, sideline) … See all the radio affiliates around South Carolina here.
Satellite radio: Sirius XM 108 or 192
Series history: South Carolina leads 27-4
