The South Carolina Gamecocks faced a tough defeat last weekend, falling 27-3 to the Ole Miss Rebels. With Alabama on the horizon, the Gamecocks don’t have much time to dwell on the loss. Here are some final takeaways from the game.
Turnovers continue to be a critical factor for the Gamecocks. Both LaNorris Sellers and Robby Ashford had turnovers, with South Carolina losing the turnover battle 2-1. While fewer turnovers might not have changed the final outcome, both turnovers occurred in Mississippi territory, affecting the game’s flow.
The Gamecocks also struggled with their ground game. Sellers led the team in rushing with 55 yards on 15 carries, while the team overall managed 151 rushing yards, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. This was their second-lowest rushing performance of the season, with the lowest being 79 yards against Kentucky.
South Carolina will need to quickly regroup, as they face Alabama next, traveling to Tuscaloosa. Alabama is coming off one of the biggest upsets in their program’s history, adding to the challenge. Shane Beamer’s team has made progress this season, but they will need to respond effectively in Saturday’s game.