South Carolina vs. Ole Miss: First Half Game Notes

The South Carolina Gamecocks, coming off a bye week, welcomed the 12th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels and their potent offense to Columbia. Defenses on both sides played well, but the Gamecocks' offense hasn't found a footing yet in this game.

After an Ole Miss three-and-out on offense, the Gamecocks tried to add a few tricks early on by attempting a fake punt inside South Carolina's own 40-yard line. Ole Miss managed to stuff the run and scored touchdowns on consecutive scoring drives.

South Carolina finished the first half with 116 yards of total offense. LaNorris Sellers was 4/7 for 40 yards and a fumble. This is the fifth fumble for Sellers in just four starts. Oscar Adaway III leads the Gamecocks in rushing with nine carries for 34 yards.

On the other hand, Ole Miss moved the ball well on offense. They finished the first half with 285 yards of total offense. Jaxson Dart was 12/18 for 206 yards. Rebels tailback Henry Parrish Jr. finished the half with 14 carries for 42 yards and a touchdown. Defensive tackle JJ Pegues has two 1-yard rushing touchdowns.

The Gamecocks will get the ball to start the second half, but will have to find plenty of answers to get back into the game from a 24-3 deficit. On offense, the main thing in the second half will be to limit turnovers and find a rhythm in the passing game. Defensively, continue to limit the explosive passing game by getting to Rebels QB Jaxson Dart.

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