2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team

2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football

Independence Bowl champion
Independence Bowl, W 24–21 vs. Miami (FL)
Conference	Southeastern Conference
Division	Eastern Division
2014 record	7–6 (3–5 SEC)
Head coach	Steve Spurrier (10th year)
Co-offensive coordinator	Steve Spurrier, Jr. (3rd as Co OC, 10th overall year)
Co-offensive coordinator	Shawn Elliot (3rd as OC, 5th overall year)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	Lorenzo Ward (3rd as DC, 6th overall year)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	Williams-Brice Stadium (Capacity: 80,250)

2014 SEC football standings
	Conf				Overall
Team		W		L		W		L
Eastern Division
#14 Missouri x		7	–	1		11	–	3
#9 Georgia		6	–	2		10	–	3
Florida		4	–	4		7	–	5
Tennessee		3	–	5		7	–	6
South Carolina		3	–	5		7	–	6
Kentucky		2	–	6		5	–	7
Vanderbilt		0	–	8		3	–	9
Western Division
#4 Alabama x$^		7	–	1		12	–	2
#11 Mississippi State		6	–	2		10	–	3
#17 Ole Miss		5	–	3		9	–	4
#22 Auburn		4	–	4		8	–	5
LSU		4	–	4		8	–	5
Texas A&M		3	–	5		8	–	5
Arkansas		2	–	6		7	–	6
Championship: Alabama 42, Missouri 13
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions Rankings from AP Poll

The 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2014 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 tenth year, and played its home games at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in SEC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Eastern Division. They were invited to the Independence Bowl where they defeated Miami (FL).

Before the season

2014 recruiting class

2014 recruits
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40^‡	Commit date
Bryson Allen-Williams LB	Ellenwood, GA	Cedar Grove	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	222 lb (101 kg)	4.92	Apr 15, 2013
Bryson Allen-Williams LB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Joe Blue LB, FB	Dillon, SC	Dillon	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	-	Jan 19, 2013
Joe Blue LB, FB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Kevin Crosby TE	Bamberg, SC	Bamberg Ehrhardt	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	236 lb (107 kg)	4.88	Jun 1, 2013
Kevin Crosby TE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Shaq Davidson WR	Gaffney, SC	Gaffney	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	4.40	Jul 2, 2013
Shaq Davidson WR	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Terry Googer WR	Atlanta, GA	Woodward Academy	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	209 lb (95 kg)	-	Aug 16, 2013
Terry Googer WR	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Wesley Green CB	Lithonia, GA	Martin Luther King Jr.	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	4.52	Feb 5, 2014
Wesley Green CB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Al Harris Jr. CB	Fort Lauderdale, FL	St. Thomas Aquinas	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	160 lb (73 kg)	-	Jul 12, 2013
Al Harris Jr. CB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Abu Lamin DT	Fayetteville, NC	Fort Scott C.C.	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	300 lb (140 kg)	5.00	Jul 29, 2013
Abu Lamin DT	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Chris Lammons CB	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Plantation	5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	4.72	Feb 5, 2014
Chris Lammons CB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Blake McClain DE	Ponte Vedra Beach, FL	Sandalwood	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	-	Feb 5, 2014
Blake McClain DE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Kalan Ritchie TE	Goose Creek, SC	Goose Creek	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	4.80	Apr 30, 2013
Kalan Ritchie TE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Tyshun Samuel WR	Inman, SC	Chapman	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	-	Dec 5, 2013
Tyshun Samuel WR	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dante Sawyer DE	Suwanee, GA	North Gwinnett	6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)	262 lb (119 kg)	4.65	Dec 17, 2013
Dante Sawyer DE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Michael Scarnecchia QB	Orange Park, FL	Fleming Island	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	-	Oct 20, 2013
Michael Scarnecchia QB	Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Darin Smalls S	Summerville, SC	Summerville	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	-	Jun 22, 2013
Darin Smalls S	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
D.J. Smith CB	Marietta, GA	Walton	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	191 lb (87 kg)	-	Jan 13, 2014
D.J. Smith CB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Taylor Stallworth DT	Mobile, AL	Murphy	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	285 lb (129 kg)	-	Jul 27, 2013
Taylor Stallworth DT	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Donell Stanley OT, OG	Latta, SC	Latta	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	330 lb (150 kg)	5.00	Oct 11, 2013
Donell Stanley OT, OG	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Jhaustin Thomas DE	Decatur, GA	Trinity Valley C.C.	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	255 lb (116 kg)	-	Jun 25, 2013
Jhaustin Thomas DE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Dexter Wideman DT	Saluda, SC	Saluda	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	255 lb (116 kg)	-	Feb 5, 2014
Dexter Wideman DT	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Malik Young OG	Piedmont, SC	Woodmont	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	277 lb (126 kg)	4.90	May 28, 2013
Malik Young OG	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 24 Rivals: 16 247Sports: 15 ESPN: 19
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "South Carolina Signee List 2014". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014. "Scout.com Football Recruiting: South Carolina". Scout.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014. "2014 Player Signees – South Carolina". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014. "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

National award watch lists^[1]

Camp - Mike Davis
Groza - Elliot Fry
Hornung - Pharoh Cooper
Lombardi - A.J. Cann
Mackey - Rory Anderson
Maxwell - Mike Davis
Outland - A.J. Cann
Outland - Corey Robinson
Outland - Brandon Shell
Rimington - Cody Waldrop
Walker - Mike Davis

Preseason All-America^[1]

OL A.J. Cann
- Phil Steele (1st team)
RB Mike Davis
- Phil Steele (3rd team)

Preseason All-SEC^[1]

OL A.J. Cann
- SEC Media (2nd team)
- Phil Steele (1st team)
- Athlon Magazine (1st team)
RB Mike Davis
- SEC Media (2nd team)
- Phil Steele (2nd team)
- Athlon Magazine (2nd team)
K Elliot Fry
- Athlon Magazine (3rd team)
LB Skai Moore
- Athlon Magazine (3rd team)
OL Corey Robinson
- SEC Media (2nd team)
- Athlon Magazine (3rd team)
WR Shaq Roland
- Athlon Magazine (3rd team)
DB Brison Williams
- SEC Media (2nd team)

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Rank^#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 28	6:00 p.m.	No. 21 Texas A&M	No. 9	Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC	SECN	L 28–52	82,847
September 6	7:00 p.m.	East Carolina*	No. 21	Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC	ESPNU	W 33–23	80,899
September 13	3:30 p.m.	No. 6 Georgia	No. 24	Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC (Rivalry)	CBS	W 38–35	84,232
September 20	7:30 p.m.	at Vanderbilt	No. 14	Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, TN	SECN	W 48–34	34,441
September 27	7:00 p.m.	Missouri	No. 13	Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC	ESPN	L 20–21	83,493
October 4	7:30 p.m.	at Kentucky		Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, KY	SECN	L 38–45	62,135
October 18	12:00 p.m.	Furman*		Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC	SECN	W 41–10	78,101
October 25	7:30 p.m.	at No. 5 Auburn		Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL	SECN	L 35–42	87,451
November 1	7:30 p.m.	Tennessee		Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC	SECN	L 42–45 ^OT	81,891
November 15	12:00 p.m.	at Florida		Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, FL	SECN	W 23–20 ^OT	85,088
November 22	12:00 p.m.	South Alabama*		Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC	SECRN	W 37–12	78,201
November 29	12:00 p.m.	at No. 21 Clemson*		Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC (Battle of the Palmetto State)	ESPN	L 17–35	82,720
December 27	4:00 p.m.	vs. Miami (FL)*		Independence Stadium • Shreveport, LA (Independence Bowl)	ABC	W 24–21	38,242
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

Source:^[2]

Roster

2014 South Carolina Gamecocks roster

Quarterbacks

5 Brendan Nosovitch – Sophomore
6 Connor Mitch – Freshman
10 Perry Orth – Sophomore
12 Michael Scarnecchia – Freshman
13 Grant Davitte – Freshman
15 Austin Hails – Junior
17 Dylan Thompson – Senior

Running Backs

7 Shon Carson – Junior
22 Brandon Wilds – Junior
28 Mike Davis – Junior
32 Rod Talley – Sophomore
33 David Williams – Junior
49 Devin Potter – Sophomore

Full Backs

30 Darius Paulk – Freshman
31 Jordan Diaz – Senior
41 Connor McLaurin – Senior
43 Garrison Gist – Junior
44 Gerald Turner – Freshman
45 Brandon Sturdivant – Sophomore

Wide Receivers

1 Damiere Byrd – Senior
3 Nick Jones – Senior
4 Shaq Roland – Junior
8 Shamier Jeffery – Junior
9 Tyshun Samuel – Freshman
11 Pharoh Cooper – Sophomore
14 Shaq Davidson – Freshman
19 Terry Googer – Freshman
21 Andrew Bunch – Sophomore
29 Matrick Belton – Sophomore
80 K.J. Brent – Junior
82 Caleb Hines – Freshman
83 Carlton Heard – Junior
84 Matthew Harvey – Junior
85 Kane Whitehurst – Junior
87 Sean Odom – Sophomore

Tight Ends

40 Jacob August – Freshman
48 Nick McGriff – Freshman
81 Rory Anderson – Senior
86 Kevin Crosby – Freshman
88 Drew Owens – Junior
89 Jerell Adams – Junior

Offensive Line

50 A.J. Cann – Senior
51 Cody Waldrop – Sophomore
52 Bryce King – Freshman
53 Corey Robinson – Senior
54 Clayton Stadnik – Sophomore
55 Na’Ty Rodgers – Freshman
60 D.J. Park – Freshman
65 Brock Stadnik – Sophomore
70 Alan Knott – Freshman
71 Brandon Shell – Junior
72 Donell Stanley – Freshman
74 Mason Zandi – Sophomore
75 Will Sport – Junior
76 Mike Matulis – Junior
77 Malik Young – Freshman

Defensive Line (DT)

52 Phillip Dukes – Junior
90 Taylor Stallworth – Freshman
92 Gerald Dixon Jr. – Junior
93 Deon Green – Junior
94 Kelsey Griffin – Sophomore
97 J.T. Surratt – Senior
99 Abu Lamin – Sophomore

Defensive Line (DE)

5 Darius English – Sophomore
18 Cedrick Cooper – Junior
34 Mason Harris – Junior
44 Gerald Dixon – Junior
51 Devin Washington – Freshman
55 David Johnson – Freshman
91 Blake McClain – Freshman
95 Michael Washington – Junior

Linebackers

4 Bryson Allen-Williams – Freshman
8 Kaiwan Lewis – Junior
10 Skai Moore – Sophomore
11 T.J. Holloman – Sophomore
21 Marquis Roberts – Sophomore
28 Jonathon Walton – Sophomore
41 Kyle Morini – Senior

Spurs

9 Sharrod Golightly – Senior
23 Larenz Bryant – Sophomore
42 Jordan Diggs – Sophomore
46 Cedrick Malone – Sophomore

Defensive Backs

1 Rico McWilliams – Sophomore
3 Chris Lammons - Freshman
7 Wesley Green - Freshman
14 Ali Groves – Freshman
15 Al Harris Jr. – Freshman
22 Jamari Smith – Sophomore
24 D.J. Smith – Freshman
30 Sidney Rhodes – Senior
35 Shannon James – Sophomore
39 Demetrius Smalls – Freshman
43 Benjamin Russell – Freshman

Safeties

6 Chris Moody – Sophomore
12 Brison Williams – Senior
17 Chaz Elder – Sophomore
20 T.J. Gurley – Junior
25 Kadetrix Marcus – Senior
26 Jasper Sasser – Freshman
49 Devin Potter – Sophomore

Punters

13 Tyler Hull – Senior
18 Patrick Fish – Senior

Placekickers

16 Zach Cimaglia – Sophomore
19 Landon Ard – Junior
29 Elliot Fry – Sophomore

Long Snappers

47 Drew Williams – Sophomore
58 Ryland Culberson – Senior
59 Coleman Harley – Junior

Source:^[3]

Depth chart

For: 8/28/14 (Texas A&M)

Defense

^[4]

FS
17 Chaz Elder
20 T.J. Gurley

WLB	MLB	SLB
⋅	11 T.J. Holloman	⋅
28 Jonathan Walton	8 Kaiwan Lewis	⋅

SS
6 Chris Moody
25 Kadetrix Marcus

CB
12 Brison Williams
3 Chris Lammons

DE	DT	DT	DE
44 Gerald Dixon	97 J.T. Surratt	92 Gerald Dixon Jr.	5 Darius English
34 Mason Harris	52 Philip Dukes	99 Abu Lammin	55 David Johnson

CB
31 Al Harris Jr.
1 Rico McWilliams

Offense

^[5]

"X" WR
4 Shaq Roland
1 Damiere Byrd

"Z" WR
11 Pharaoh Cooper
80 K.J. Brent

LT	LG	C	RG	RT
53 Corey Robinson	50 A.J. Cann	54 Clayton Stadnik	51 Cody Waldrop	71 Brandon Shell
74 Mason Zandi	65 Brock Stadnik	75 Will Sport	70 Alan Knott	55 Na'ty Rodgers

TE
81 Rory Anderson
89 Jerell Adams

"B" WR
3 Nick Jones
83 Carlton Heard

QB
17 Dylan Thompson
6 Connor Mitch

Key Reserves
QB 10 Perry Orth
TE 88 Drew Owens
LB 21 Marquis Roberts
WR 85 Kane Whitehurst
WR 8 Shamier Jeffery
WR 80 K.J. Brent
HB 7 Shon Carson
QB 5 Brendan Nosovitch

RB
28 Mike Davis
22 Brandon Wilds

Special Teams
PK 29 Elliot Fry
PK 19 Landon Ard
P 13 Tyler Hull
P 18 Patrick Fish
KR 11 Pharoh Cooper
PR 11 Pharoh Cooper
LS 47 Drew Williams
H 18 Patrick Fish

Game notes

Texas A&M

#21 Texas A&M Aggies at #9 South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#21 Texas A&M	10	21	14	7	52
#9 South Carolina	7	7	14	0	28

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: August 28, 2014
Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 82,847
TV announcers (SEC Network): Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

TAMU –
SC –

Rushing

TAMU –
SC –

Receiving

TAMU –
SC –

Tackling

TAMU –
SC –

The Gamecocks open the 2014 season with a Thursday night matchup against conference foe Texas A&M. It will be the first meeting between the two schools. With kickoff set for 6:00 PM EDT, this game is scheduled to be the first live football game broadcast on the SEC Network.^[6] As the first game of the Gamecocks-Aggies cross-division rivalry, the winner of this game will be awarded the new Bonham Trophy, named after Alamo war hero and South Carolina alumnus James Butler Bonham.^[7]

East Carolina

East Carolina Pirates at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
East Carolina	6	10	0	7	23
#21 South Carolina	7	13	10	3	33

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: September 6, 2014
Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 80,899
TV announcers (ESPN2/ESPNU):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

ECU –
SC –

Rushing

ECU –
SC –

Receiving

ECU –
SC –

Tackling

ECU –
SC –

South Carolina hosts East Carolina for Week 2 of the college football season. The Gamecocks hold a 12-5 all-time series record against the Pirates.^[8] South Carolina won the most recent matchup in 2012 by a score of 48-10.^[6] It was the first career start for then-backup QB Dylan Thompson, who threw for 330 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions in the victory.^[9]

Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#6 Georgia	10	3	7	15	35
#24 South Carolina	14	10	7	7	38

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: September 13, 2014
Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 84,232
TV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

UGA –
SC –

Rushing

UGA –
SC –

Receiving

UGA –
SC –

Tackling

UGA –
SC –

The SEC East rival Georgia Bulldogs visit South Carolina on September 13, 2014 to conclude the Gamecocks three-game homestand. Georgia leads the all-time series 48-17-2;^[6] however, the Gamecocks have won three of the last four matchups, including a dominating 35-7 victory in the last meeting at Williams-Brice Stadium.^[10] The Bulldogs won last year’s matchup 41-30 in Athens, Georgia behind a 4 touchdown performance by Aaron Murray.^[11]

Vanderbilt

South Carolina Gamecocks at Vanderbilt Commodores – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#14 South Carolina	0	17	10	21	48
Vanderbilt	14	0	10	10	34

at Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, Tennessee

Date: September 20, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 34,441
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

SC –
VU –

Rushing

SC –
VU –

Receiving

SC –
VU –

Tackling

SC –
VU –

South Carolina travels to Vanderbilt for the first road game of the 2014 season. South Carolina holds a 19-4 all-time series record against the Commodores, and has won the last five meetings.^[12]

Missouri

Missouri Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Missouri	7	0	0	14	21
#13 South Carolina	3	7	3	7	20

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: September 27, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 83,493
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

MIZZ –
SC –

Rushing

MIZZ –
SC –

Receiving

MIZZ –
SC –

Tackling

MIZZ –
SC –

The Gamecocks host the defending SEC East division champion Missouri Tigers for the 2014 Battle of Columbia. The all-time series record is tied at two wins apiece. South Carolina, however, has won both meetings since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012.^[13] Last year’s meeting saw Gamecocks QB Connor Shaw lead a 17-point, fourth quarter comeback in Columbia, Missouri to send the game into overtime.^[14] The Gamecocks would go on to win in double overtime, becoming the only team to defeat the Tigers in the regular season. The winner of this game receives the Mayors’ Cup Trophy.

Kentucky

South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
South Carolina	7	10	14	7	38
Kentucky	0	17	7	21	45

at Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, Kentucky

Date: October 4, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 62,135
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

SC –
UK –

Rushing

SC –
UK –

Receiving

SC –
UK –

Tackling

SC –
UK –

South Carolina’s second road test of the season takes place in Lexington, Kentucky against SEC East foe Kentucky. South Carolina leads the all-time series 17-7-1.^[15] The Gamecocks have won the last three meetings, including last year’s 35-28 win at home.^[16]

Furman

Furman Paladins at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Furman	7	0	3	0	10
South Carolina	14	14	10	3	41

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: October 18, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 78,101
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

FU –
SC –

Rushing

FU –
SC –

Receiving

FU –
SC –

Tackling

FU –
SC –

In-state FCS team Furman comes to Columbia in Week 8 with the Gamecocks coming off of a bye week.

Auburn

South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn Tigers – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
South Carolina	7	14	14	0	35
#4 Auburn	7	14	14	7	42

at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama

Date: October 25, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 87,451
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

SC –
AU –

Rushing

SC –
AU –

Receiving

SC –
AU –

Tackling

SC –
AU –

South Carolina visits the defending SEC champion Auburn Tigers on October 25, 2014. Auburn leads the all-time series 9-1-1.^[6] Auburn has won all seven matchups since South Carolina joined the SEC in 1992, including the 2010 SEC Championship Game.^[17]

Tennessee

Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Tennessee	7	14	0	21	3	45
South Carolina	7	7	14	14	0	42

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: November 1, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 81,891
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

UT –
SC –

Rushing

UT –
SC –

Receiving

UT –
SC –

Tackling

UT –
SC –

The Gamecocks host SEC East rival Tennessee for the ninth game of the 2014 season. Tennessee leads the all-time series 23-7-2, but South Carolina has won three of the last four meetings.^[18] South Carolina will look to avenge last year’s matchup in Knoxville, Tennessee when the Volunteers handed the Gamecocks their second and final loss of the 2013 season, made possible by a one-handed catch by WR Marquez North to set up a game-winning field goal.^[19] The loss eventually cost South Carolina the SEC Eastern Division title and a trip to the SEC Championship game.

Florida

South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
South Carolina	10	0	0	7	6	23
Florida	0	10	7	0	3	20

at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida

Date: November 15, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 85,088
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

SC –
UF –

Rushing

SC –
UF –

Receiving

SC –
UF –

Tackling

SC –
UF –

South Carolina comes off their second bye week with a trip to Gainesville, Florida to take on the Florida Gators in the final SEC game of the season. The Gators lead the all-time series 24-7-3; however, the Gamecocks have won three of the last four meetings. Four of the Gamecocks’ seven wins against Florida have come since Gator legend Steve Spurrier took over as head coach in 2005.^[20] South Carolina’s last win in Gainesville took place in 2010 in a game that clinched the Gamecocks’ first SEC East division title.^[21]

South Alabama

South Alabama Jaguars at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
South Alabama	3	6	0	3	12
South Carolina	10	7	6	14	37

at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

Date: November 22, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance: 78,201
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

USA –
SC –

Rushing

USA –
SC –

Receiving

USA –
SC –

Tackling

USA –
SC –

South Carolina hosts its final home game of the 2014 season against the South Alabama Jaguars. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.^[6]

Clemson

South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Tigers – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
South Carolina	7	3	0	7	17
Clemson	7	14	7	7	35

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

Date: November 29, 2014
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game attendance:
TV announcers (TBA):

Game information

17-35

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Passing

SC –
CU –

Rushing

SC –
CU –

Receiving

SC –
CU –

Tackling

SC –
CU –

South Carolina travels to Clemson, South Carolina for the 112th Battle of the Palmetto State. Clemson leads the all-time series 65-42-4; however, South Carolina has controlled the heated rivalry series as of late, winning the last five meetings by an average margin of 16.8 points. The Gamecocks’ five game winning streak is Carolina's longest winning streak in the series. Steve Spurrier is 6-3 against the Tigers since taking over as head coach in 2005.^[22] Gamecock QB Dylan Thompson made his second career start in the last matchup at Memorial Stadium, replacing injured QB Connor Shaw. Thompson threw for 310 yards with 3 touchdowns in the 27-17 Gamecock victory.^[23]

Rankings

Further information: 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football 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	9	21	24	14	13	RV	RV	RV	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Coaches	9 (1)	21	23	16	15	RV	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
CFP	Not released									NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	Not released

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South Carolina Gamecocks football

Venues	Williams-Brice Stadium (1934–present)

Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Clemson Georgia North Carolina

Culture & lore	Cocky "The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way" Mighty Sound of the Southeast Sandstorm Clemson–South Carolina football brawl

People	Head coaches Statistical leaders NFL draftees

Seasons	1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team

Before the season

2014 recruiting class

National award watch lists[1]

Preseason All-America[1]

Preseason All-SEC[1]

Schedule

Roster

Depth chart

Game notes

Texas A&M

East Carolina

Georgia

Vanderbilt

Missouri

Kentucky

Furman

Auburn

Tennessee

Florida

South Alabama

Clemson

Rankings

References

National award watch lists^[1]

Preseason All-America^[1]

Preseason All-SEC^[1]