NORMAN – Oklahoma outgained South Carolina 291 to 254 in complete yardage and 19 to fifteen in first downs, however fell to the Gamecocks 35-9 Saturday afternoon at Gaylord Household – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
The Sooners (4-3, 1-3 SEC) held the Gamecocks (4-3, 2-3 SEC) to 74 speeding yards, greater than 100 beneath their season common of 175.3 coming into the sport, and 1.8 yards per rush, however turned the ball over on every of their first three possessions, leading to two defensive touchdowns and a 21-0 first quarter deficit. South Carolina added a area aim early within the second quarter earlier than OU kicker Zach Schmit transformed from 44 yards out with 4 minutes to play within the half. South Carolina discovered the top zone another time to carry a 32-3 lead into the break.
Jackson Arnold hit Brenen Thompson for a 54-yard rating halfway by means of the third quarter however a failed two-point try saved the rating 32-9. Arnold entered the sport within the first quarter in reduction of starter Michael Hawkins Jr., and accomplished 18 of his 36 passes for a season-high 225 yards and the lone landing.
South Carolina related on a 33-yard area aim with eight minutes to go within the fourth quarter for the sport’s last three factors.
OU’s protection matched its season excessive with six sacks and a totaled a season-high 11 tackles for loss, however surrendered 9 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. Danny Stutsman registered a game-leading 16 tackles whereas Gracen Halton led the workforce with 1.5 sacks. The Sooners turned the ball over 4 occasions and didn’t generate a takeaway for the primary time in a 12 months, breaking a streak of 12 video games with a minimum of one takeaway.
Jovantae Barnes rushed for a season-high 70 yards on 17 carries. True freshman vast receiver Jacob Jordan hauled in career-best marks of six catches and 86 yards on eight targets whereas taking part in in his second collegiate recreation. J.J. Hester caught 4 passes for 44 yards and Thompson completed with 59 yards and the rating on his two grabs.
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Oklahoma travels to Ole Miss on Saturday, Oct. 26. Kickoff is ready for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN or ABC.