Total Yards
South Carolina395
Massachusetts389
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Massachusetts at South Carolina
Oct 22, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 8
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Final Score
28 - 34
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South Carolina
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Passing Yards
South Carolina201
Massachusetts247
Rushing Yards
South Carolina194
Massachusetts142
Turnovers
South Carolina2
Massachusetts4
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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South Carolina31:56
Massachusetts28:04
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Game Story
South Carolina holds off Massachusetts 34-28
South Carolina defeated Massachusetts 34-28 in Week 8 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 395-389 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 34-28. David Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving South Carolina the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 395 total yards, 194 rushing yards, and 201 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 389 total yards, including 142 on the ground and 247 through the air.
South Carolina converted 6-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, South Carolina led 27-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Bentley pass complete to Bryan Edwards for 24 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
David Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 14-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Rico Dowdle run for 1 yd for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 7-0 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Andrew Ford pass complete to Adam Breneman for 14 yds for a TD, (Mike Caggiano KICK) (Massachusetts led 7-14 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to Bryan Edwards for 24 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 27-7 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Andrew Ford pass complete to Jalen Williams for 74 yds for a TD, (Mike Caggiano KICK) (Massachusetts led 14-27 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to K.C. Crosby for 16 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (South Carolina led 20-7 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-28
South Carolina defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
395-389
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
194
South Carolina averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
201
South Carolina averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 395 | 389 |
| Passing Yards | 201 | 247 |
| Rushing Yards | 194 | 142 |
| First Downs | 21 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-67 | 8-77 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-26 | 20-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 31:56 | 28:04 |