Total Yards
South Carolina384
Akron260
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Akron at South Carolina
Dec 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 14
Away
Akron
Mid-American
Final Score
3 - 28
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South Carolina
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
South Carolina199
Akron178
Rushing Yards
South Carolina185
Akron82
Turnovers
South Carolina4
Akron3
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind1 mph NE
Humidity
98%
Precipitation
0.06 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
South Carolina vs Akron box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
South Carolina23:40
Akron36:20
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
South Carolina pulls away from Akron 28-3
South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3 in Week 14 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 384-260 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 28-3. Nick Gasser 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Akron the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 384 total yards, 185 rushing yards, and 199 passing yards. Akron finished with 260 total yards, including 82 on the ground and 178 through the air.
South Carolina converted 8-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-3, South Carolina led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Bentley pass complete to Bryan Edwards for 70 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Nick Gasser 45 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-7 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to Deebo Samuel for 15 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 7-0 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to Bryan Edwards for 70 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 14-3 over Akron).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
TEAM run for a loss of 24 yards TEAM fumbled, recovered by SCaro Deebo Samuel for a TD (Parker White KICK) (Akron led 3-21 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to Deebo Samuel for 5 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 28-3 over Akron).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-3
South Carolina defeated Akron.
Total yards
384-260
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
185
South Carolina averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
199
South Carolina averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-18
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 384 | 260 |
| Passing Yards | 199 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 82 |
| First Downs | 16 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 4-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-41 | 3-24 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-27 | 19-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 23:40 | 36:20 |