South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 in Gainesville

South Carolina defeated No. 16 Florida 38-19 in Gainesville on October 10, handing the Gators a second consecutive lopsided loss and ending the Gamecocks’ eight-game Southeastern Conference losing streak, according to the postgame account. Florida had entered the game 4-1 and was favored by 11.5 points, while South Carolina was 2-3, according to pregame coverage. The result reversed expectations that Florida would defend its home field against a struggling opponent. The game was played at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers completed 23 of 35 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns, then ran for another score, the postgame report said. The Gamecocks took a 17-10 lead late in the first half after cornerback Vicari Swain intercepted Florida quarterback Aaron Philo and Sellers connected with Mazeo Bennett Jr. for a 12-yard touchdown. Florida had a chance to respond before halftime but waited to call its first timeout until 22 seconds remained. Kicker Patrick Durkin then missed a 43-yard field goal on the half’s final play.