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South Carolina defeats Kent State 57-0 in season opener

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

South Carolina defeats Kent State 57-0 in season opener
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South Carolina opened its season with a 57-0 victory over Kent State on Saturday in Columbia. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers finished 19-of-23 passing for 270 yards and recorded three touchdown passes throughout five scoring drives. The Gamecocks offense totaled 645 yards, with six different players reaching the end zone. Donovan Murph caught two touchdown passes, while Jabree Coleman added two rushing scores in his debut with the team. Kent State was held to 63 passing yards and 27 rushing yards from Dru DeShields. South Carolina next plays Towson on September 12, while Kent State hosts Wofford on the same day.

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  • •South Carolina defeated Kent State 57-0 on Saturday.
  • •LaNorris Sellers threw three touchdown passes for the Gamecocks.
  • •The South Carolina offense recorded 645 total yards.
  • •Six different South Carolina players scored touchdowns in the game.
  • •Kent State hosts Wofford on September 12.
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  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — LaNorris Sellers throws for 3 TDs as South Carolina whipped Kent State 57-0 to begin season
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LaNorris Sellers threw three touchdown passes among five TD drives as South Carolina whipped Kent State 57-0 on Saturday in the season-opener for each team. Sellers, beginning his third season as starting quarterback under a third offensive coordinator, showed no hesitation in running the system installed by Kendal Briles, the Gamecocks’ new $2 million-plus offensive coordinator.

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