Total Yards
East Carolina268
South Carolina325
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South Carolina at East Carolina
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
Away
South Carolina
SEC
Final Score
20 - 17
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East Carolina
American Athletic
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Passing Yards
East Carolina152
South Carolina225
Rushing Yards
East Carolina116
South Carolina100
Turnovers
East Carolina2
South Carolina3
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind4 mph SE
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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East Carolina41:03
South Carolina18:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Carolina edges East Carolina 20-17
South Carolina defeated East Carolina 20-17 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 325-268 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 20-17. Tyler Snead pass complete to Jsi Hatfield for 75 yds for a TD (Owen Daffer KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving East Carolina the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 325 total yards, 100 rushing yards, and 225 passing yards. East Carolina finished with 268 total yards, including 116 on the ground and 152 through the air.
South Carolina converted 2-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, South Carolina led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Parker White 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Snead pass complete to Jsi Hatfield for 75 yds for a TD (Owen Daffer KICK) (East Carolina led 7-0 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Holton Ahlers run for 3 yds for a TD (Owen Daffer KICK) (East Carolina led 14-0 over South Carolina).
Interception Return Touchdown
Holton Ahlers pass intercepted for a TD Damani Staley return for 63 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK) (East Carolina led 14-7 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Zeb Noland pass complete to Dakereon Joyner for 13 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 14-14 over East Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Owen Daffer 26 yd FG GOOD (East Carolina led 17-14 over South Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Parker White 39 yd FG GOOD (South Carolina led 17-17 over East Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-17
South Carolina defeated East Carolina.
Total yards
325-268
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
100
South Carolina averaged 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
225
South Carolina averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-12
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-16
East Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | East Carolina | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 268 | 325 |
| Passing Yards | 152 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 116 | 100 |
| First Downs | 12 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-16 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-25 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 41:03 | 18:57 |