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South Carolina secures win over Florida with strong third-quarter performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

South Carolina secures win over Florida with strong third-quarter performance

Summary

South Carolina football achieved a 38-19 victory against No. 15 Florida on October 10. After trailing 10-7 at halftime, the Gamecocks outscored the Gators 14-3 in the critical third quarter, marking a shift in their previous struggles after halftime. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw four touchdown passes, leading South Carolina to snap an eight-game conference losing streak and earning coach Shane Beamer his first SEC win since September 2025. The team had demonstrated resilience following a weather delay, and Beamer emphasized the focus on execution during the locker room talk at halftime.

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By the Numbers

•South Carolina outscored Florida 14-3 in the third quarter.
•LaNorris Sellers finished with four passing touchdowns.
•The Gamecocks ended an eight-game conference losing streak.
•The win gives Shane Beamer his first ranked victory since 2024.
•Florida's offense struggled after a 45-minute weather delay.

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11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why strong third-quarter was vital in South Carolina football's win vs Florida

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South Carolina football snapped a losing streak by snapping a streak of bad third quarters and picked up a much-needed win over No. 15 Florida.
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