2013 South Carolina Gamecocks football team
2013 South Carolina Gamecocks football |
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Capital One Bowl Champions |
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Conference |
Southeastern Conference |
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Division |
Eastern Division |
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Ranking |
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Coaches |
No. 4 |
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AP |
No. 4 |
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2013 record |
11–2 (6–2 SEC) |
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Head coach |
Steve Spurrier (9th year) |
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Co-offensive coordinator |
Steve Spurrier, Jr. (2nd as Co OC, 9th overall year) |
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Co-offensive coordinator |
Shawn Elliot (2nd as OC, 4th overall year) |
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Offensive scheme |
Multiple |
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Defensive coordinator |
Lorenzo Ward (2nd as DC, 5th overall year) |
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Base defense |
4–2–5 |
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Home stadium |
Williams-Brice Stadium (Capacity: 80,250) |
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The 2013 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks competed as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as part of its Eastern Division. The team was led by head coach Steve Spurrier, in his ninth year, and played its home games at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
Schedule
Date |
Time |
Opponent# |
Rank# |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
August 29 |
6:00 PM |
North Carolina* |
No. 6 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC |
ESPN |
W 27–10 |
81,572 |
September 7 |
4:30 PM |
at No. 11 Georgia |
No. 6 |
Sanford Stadium • Athens, GA (Rivalry) |
ESPN |
L 30–41 |
92,746 |
September 14 |
7:00 PM |
Vanderbilt |
No. 12 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC |
ESPN |
W 35–25 |
81,371 |
September 28 |
12:00 PM |
at UCF* |
No. 12 |
Bright House Networks Stadium • Orlando, FL |
ABC |
W 28–25 |
47,605 |
October 5 |
7:30 PM |
Kentucky |
No. 13 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC |
SECRN |
W 35–28 |
82,313 |
October 12 |
12:21 PM |
at Arkansas |
No. 14 |
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium • Fayetteville, AR |
SECTV |
W 52–7 |
66,302 |
October 19 |
12:00 PM |
at Tennessee |
No. 11 |
Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, TN |
ESPN |
L 21–23 |
95,736 |
October 26 |
7:00 PM |
at No. 5 Missouri |
No. 20 |
Faurot Field • Columbia, MO (Battle of Columbia) |
ESPN |
W 27–24 2OT |
67,124 |
November 2 |
12:21 PM |
Mississippi State |
No. 14 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC |
SECTV |
W 34–16 |
82,111 |
November 16 |
7:00 PM |
Florida |
No. 11 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC |
ESPN2 |
W 19–14 |
83,853 |
November 23 |
1:00 PM |
No. 11 (FCS) Coastal Carolina* |
No. 12 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC |
PPV |
W 70–10 |
81,411 |
November 30 |
7:00 PM |
No. 6 Clemson* |
No. 10 |
Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC (Battle of the Palmetto State) |
ESPN2 |
W 31–17 |
84,174 |
January 1, 2014 |
1:00 PM |
vs. No. 19 Wisconsin* |
No. 8 |
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium • Orlando, FL (Capital One Bowl) |
ABC |
W 34–24 |
56,629 |
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time. |
Players
Depth chart
Projected starters and primary backups versus Mississippi State on November 2, 2013.
Defense |
FS |
Chaz Elder |
T.J. Gurley |
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WLB |
MLB |
SLB |
⋅ |
Marquis Roberts |
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Kaiwan Lewis |
Skai Moore |
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SS |
Brison Williams |
Kadetrix Marcus |
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CB |
Victor Hampton |
Ahmad Christian |
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CB |
Jimmy Legree |
Rico McWilliams |
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Offense |
WR |
Damiere Byrd |
Nick Jones |
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LT |
LG |
C |
RG |
RT |
Corey Robinson |
A.J. Cann |
Cody Waldrop |
Ronald Patrick |
Brandon Shell |
Mason Zandi |
Brock Stadnik |
Clayton Stadnik |
Will Sport |
Cody Gibson |
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Key Reserves |
WR Shamier Jeffery |
WR Pharoh Cooper |
WR K.J. Brent |
WR Kane Whitehurst |
TE Mason Zandi |
DE Mason Harris |
LB Jonathan Walton |
LB Cedrick Cooper |
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FB |
Connor McLaurin |
Jordan Diaz |
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Awards
- A.J. Cann – SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, 9/30/13[3]
- Mike Davis – AgSouth Athlete of the Week, 9/30/13[4]
- Elliott Fry – SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, 10/28/13;[5] SEC Freshman of the Week, 11/18/13[6]
- Victor Hampton – SEC Defensive Player of the Week, 11/4/13[7]
- Kelcy Quarles – SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, 10/28/13[5]
- Connor Shaw – AgSouth Athlete of the Week, 9/16/13;[8] AgSouth Athlete of the Week, 10/28/13;[9] Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Week, 10/28/13;[5] SEC Offensive Player of the Week, 10/28/13[5]
- Clayton Stadnik – SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, 9/16/13[10]
Game notes
North Carolina
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Tar Heels |
0 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
10 |
#6 Gamecocks |
17 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
27 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
17–34–4 |
2007 |
W 21–15 |
Georgia
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#6 Gamecocks |
3 |
21 |
0 |
6 |
30 |
#11 Bulldogs |
10 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
41 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
17–46–2 |
2012 |
W 35–7 |
Vanderbilt
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Commodores |
0 |
10 |
0 |
15 |
25 |
#12 Gamecocks |
21 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
35 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
18–4 |
2012 |
W 17–13 |
UCF
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#12 Gamecocks |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
28 |
Knights |
7 |
3 |
0 |
15 |
25 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
3–0 |
2005 |
W 24–15 |
Kentucky
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Wildcats |
0 |
7 |
0 |
21 |
28 |
#13 Gamecocks |
14 |
10 |
3 |
8 |
35 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
16–7–1 |
2012 |
W 38–17 |
Arkansas
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#14 Gamecocks |
10 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
52 |
Razorbacks |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
8–13 |
2012 |
W 38–20 |
Tennessee
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#11 Gamecocks |
0 |
7 |
14 |
0 |
21 |
Volunteers |
3 |
14 |
0 |
6 |
23 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
7–22–2 |
2012 |
W 38–35 |
Missouri
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 | OT | 2OT |
Total |
#20 Gamecocks |
0 |
0 |
0 |
17 | 7 | 3 |
27 |
#5 Tigers |
7 |
7 |
3 |
0 | 7 | 0 |
24 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
1–2 |
2012 |
W 31–10 |
Mississippi State
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Bulldogs |
7 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
16 |
#14 Gamecocks |
14 |
3 |
17 |
0 |
34 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
8–6 |
2011 |
W 14–12 |
Florida
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Gators |
7 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
#11 Gamecocks |
3 |
3 |
7 |
6 |
19 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
6–24–3 |
2012 |
L 11–44 |
Coastal Carolina
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Chanticleers |
0 |
7 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
#12 Gamecocks |
28 |
14 |
21 |
7 |
70 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
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First meeting |
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Clemson
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#6 Tigers |
7 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
17 |
#10 Gamecocks |
7 |
10 |
0 |
14 |
31 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
41–65–4 |
2012 |
W 27–17 |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#19 Badgers |
0 |
14 |
3 |
7 |
24 |
#8 Gamecocks |
7 |
6 |
7 |
14 |
34 |
Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
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First Meeting |
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Rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
| Week |
Poll |
Pre |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
Final |
AP |
6 |
6 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
11 |
20 |
14 |
13 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
Coaches' |
7 |
6 |
14 |
13 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
9 |
20 |
16 |
15 |
12 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
4 |
Harris |
Not released |
11 |
20 |
17 |
15 |
12 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
Not released |
BCS |
Not released |
21 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
8 |
9 |
Not released |
Coaching staff
South Carolina Gamecocks offense (in white) prepares to snap the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks defense
- Steve Spurrier – Head Coach[11]
- Lorenzo Ward – Defensive Coordinator[12]
- Deke Adams – Defensive Line[13]
- Kirk Botkin – Linebackers/Spurs[14]
- Grady Brown – Secondary/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator[15]
- Shawn Elliott – Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line[16]
- G.A. Mangus – Quarterbacks[17]
- Joe Robinson – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends[18]
- Everette Sands – Running Backs[19]
- Steve Spurrier, Jr. – Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receivers[20]
References
- ↑ Link to the AP Poll
- ↑ "2013 South Carolina football schedule". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Cann Selected as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. September 30, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Mike Davis Named AgSouth Athlete of the Week". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. September 30, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Weekly Honors Pour in for Gamecocks". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. October 28, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Fry Named SEC Freshman of the Week". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. November 18, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Hampton Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. November 4, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Connor Shaw Named AgSouth Athlete of the Week". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. September 16, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Connor Shaw Named AgSouth Athlete of the Week". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. October 28, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Clayton Stadnik Earns SEC Accolades". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. September 16, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Bio: Steve Spurrier". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Lorenzo Ward". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Deke Adams". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Kirk Botkin". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Grady Brown". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Shawn Elliott". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: G.A. Mangus". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Joe Robinson". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Everette Sands". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Bio: Steve Spurrier, Jr.". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
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