Total Yards
South Carolina588
Western Carolina367
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Western Carolina at South Carolina
Nov 19, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
Western Carolina
Road profile
Final Score
31 - 44
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South Carolina
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Passing Yards
South Carolina166
Western Carolina131
Rushing Yards
South Carolina422
Western Carolina236
Turnovers
South Carolina1
Western Carolina1
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind20 mph W
Humidity
20%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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South Carolina36:09
Western Carolina23:51
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Game Story
South Carolina beats Western Carolina 44-31
South Carolina defeated Western Carolina 44-31 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 588-367 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 44-31. Connell Young run for 16 yds for a TD, (Logan Howard KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Western Carolina the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 588 total yards, 422 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Western Carolina finished with 367 total yards, including 236 on the ground and 131 through the air.
South Carolina converted 10-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, South Carolina led 35-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Elliott Fry kickoff for 58 yds , Detrez Newsome return for 93 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Connell Young run for 16 yds for a TD, (Logan Howard KICK) (Western Carolina led 14-21 over South Carolina).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Logan Howard kickoff for 65 yds , Deebo Samuel return for 100 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (Western Carolina led 7-21 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Rico Dowdle run for 1 yd for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 14-0 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Rico Dowdle run for 43 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 7-0 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Detrez Newsome run for 39 yds for a TD, (Logan Howard KICK) (Western Carolina led 7-14 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Deebo Samuel run for 2 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 28-17 over Western Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-31
South Carolina defeated Western Carolina.
Total yards
588-367
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
422
South Carolina averaged 7.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
South Carolina averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-15
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Western Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 588 | 367 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 131 |
| Rushing Yards | 422 | 236 |
| First Downs | 28 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-15 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 7-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 56 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:09 | 23:51 |