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Gamecocks secure win over Texas A&M in low-scoring affair

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Gamecocks secure win over Texas A&M in low-scoring affair

Summary

On November 8, South Carolina defeated Texas A&M 17-9 in Columbia. This victory marked the Gamecocks' fourth consecutive win and secured a postseason trip for coach Shane Beamer's squad. Despite facing 86 offensive plays from the Aggies, South Carolina's defense held strong, allowing only nine points. LaNorris Sellers contributed to the win with a touchdown but re-injured his ankle in the process. The Gamecocks remain in contention for playoff eligibility with three games left, putting additional pressure on their performance moving forward.

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Status Watch

•South Carolina improves to 21st in rankings after the win.
•LaNorris Sellers scored a touchdown but re-injured his ankle.
•Gamecocks' defense allowed only nine points in the contest.
•South Carolina is one step closer to playoff eligibility.
•The next three games are crucial for postseason prospects.

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10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Bucey, Brady and what could have been a bust: Wrapping Gamecocks' win over A&M

What they're saying

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Nov. 8—COLUMBIA — Shane Beamer hugged his father, Frank Beamer, in the postgame and remarked that South Carolina's win over Texas A&M was just the kind his old man liked during his lengthy career — low-scoring and ugly. However they're coming these days, the No. 21 (and rising) Gamecocks will take 'em. "I think we had 86 plays ran against us, and they just kept making stops," the younger ...
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