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South Carolina at Texas A&M
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
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South Carolina
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Final Score
14 - 44

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Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Texas A&M pulls away from South Carolina 44-14
Texas A&M defeated South Carolina 44-14 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 477-185 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Texas A&M set the terms early in a game that finished 44-14. Zach Calzada pass complete to Jalen Wydermyer for 25 yds for a TD (Seth Small KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Texas A&M the first major swing.
Texas A&M's box score carried the story: 477 total yards, 290 rushing yards, and 187 passing yards. South Carolina finished with 185 total yards, including 71 on the ground and 114 through the air.
Texas A&M converted 6-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Texas A&M led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Devon Achane run for 35 yds for a TD (Seth Small KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Zach Calzada pass complete to Jalen Wydermyer for 25 yds for a TD (Seth Small KICK) (Texas A&M led 14-0 over South Carolina).
Punt
Kai Kroeger punt for 43 yds , Ainias Smith returns for 95 yds for a TD (Seth Small KICK) (South Carolina led 0-7 over Texas A&M).
Rushing Touchdown
Isaiah Spiller run for 1 yd for a TD (Seth Small KICK) (Texas A&M led 28-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Calzada pass complete to Jalen Wydermyer for 28 yds for a TD (Seth Small KICK) (Texas A&M led 21-0 over South Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Seth Small 32 yd FG GOOD (Texas A&M led 31-0 over South Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Seth Small 28 yd FG GOOD (Texas A&M led 34-0 over South Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-14
Texas A&M defeated South Carolina.
Total yards
477-185
Texas A&M held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
290
Texas A&M averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
187
Texas A&M averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Texas A&M's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
South Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas A&M | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 477 | 185 |
| Passing Yards | 187 | 114 |
| Rushing Yards | 290 | 71 |
| First Downs | 26 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-90 | 6-57 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-26 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 35:30 | 24:30 |