LaNorris Sellers delivered a masterclass in dual-threat quarterbacking as South Carolina dismantled Oklahoma 42-25 in Norman, securing a critical third consecutive victory. The Gamecocks’ offense was unstoppable, with Sellers passing for 301 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 96 yards and two scores. His precision was on full display in the first half, where he launched 84-yard and 79-yard touchdown strikes to DJ Black and Mazeo Bennett Jr., respectively, to establish a commanding 35-10 lead that Oklahoma could never fully overcome.
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South Carolina’s defensive dominance was the defining factor in the Gamecocks’ control of the contest, limiting the Sooners to just 118 total yards and 10 points through the first three quarters. While Oklahoma’s Kip Lewis provided a brief spark by returning an interception 30 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7 early in the second quarter, it was the only significant offensive production for the Sooners in that stretch. After Sellers led South Carolina on three consecutive scoring drives to build a 28-10 halftime lead, the Oklahoma crowd began booing John Mateer and his team as they exited the field, signaling the Sooners’ early collapse.
Although John Mateer threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns to Ivan Carreon to narrow the margin, the damage was already done, leaving Oklahoma with a 4-4 record and a 2-3 mark in the Southeastern Conference. This result extends South Carolina’s impressive recent history against Oklahoma in Norman, where the Gamecocks have outscored the Sooners 77-34 in their last two meetings. With a 5-3 overall record and a 3-3 conference slate, South Carolina has firmly established itself as a competitive force in the SEC, proving its ability to win on the road against top-tier competition.
Source: Yahoo Sports
