Total Yards
South Carolina429
Vanderbilt314
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Vanderbilt at South Carolina
Oct 16, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 7
Away
Vanderbilt
SEC
Final Score
20 - 21
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South Carolina
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Passing Yards
South Carolina317
Vanderbilt206
Rushing Yards
South Carolina112
Vanderbilt108
Turnovers
South Carolina4
Vanderbilt2
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind15 mph NW
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
South Carolina vs Vanderbilt box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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South Carolina28:47
Vanderbilt31:13
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Game Story
South Carolina edges Vanderbilt 21-20
South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 21-20 in Week 7 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 429-314 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Luke Doty pass complete to Jaheim Bell for 82 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving South Carolina the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 429 total yards, 112 rushing yards, and 317 passing yards. Vanderbilt finished with 314 total yards, including 108 on the ground and 206 through the air.
South Carolina converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, South Carolina led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Doty pass complete to Jaheim Bell for 82 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Luke Doty pass complete to Jaheim Bell for 82 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 14-3 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Doty pass complete to Nick Muse for 2 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 7-0 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Joseph Bulovas 42 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 3-7 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Rocko Griffin run for 1 yd for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Vanderbilt led 10-14 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Mike Wright pass complete to Will Sheppard for 52 yds for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Vanderbilt led 17-14 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Zeb Noland pass complete to Xavier Legette for 9 yds for a TD (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 21-20 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt.
Total yards
429-314
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
112
South Carolina averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
317
South Carolina averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Vanderbilt's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 429 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 317 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 112 | 108 |
| First Downs | 17 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-76 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-35 | 11-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 28:47 | 31:13 |