2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2019 football 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina Gamecocks logo.svg 125 Southeastern Conference East Division SEC 7–6 3–5 Steve Spurrier 10th Steve Spurrier Jr. 3rd Shawn Elliott 3rd Lorenzo Ward 3rd Fun and gun 4–2–5 Williams-Brice Stadium Independence Bowl champion Independence Bowl W Won 24–21 vs. Miami (FL) The 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks competed as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as part of its East Division. The team was led by head coach Steve Spurrier, in his tenth year, and played its home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in SEC play to finish in fifth place in the East Division. They were invited to the Independence Bowl where they defeated Miami (FL).2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/2014-schedule.html 2024-09-27 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en After three eleven-win seasons, South Carolina began ranked No. 9 in the country, and tied for the eleventh-best odds to win the national championship.2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/2014-schedule.html 2024-09-27 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en2014 College Football Championship Odds https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2014-preseason-odds.html 2024-09-27 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en However, despite Dylan Thompson breaking the school record and leading the SEC in passing yards,2018-06-22 Dylan Thompson https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/roster/player/dylan-thompson/ 2024-10-09 University of South Carolina Athletics en-US this season would mark the end of South Carolina's golden age.The 2010 through 2013 seasons are widely considered the best era in Gamecock football history.Mclemore Dwayne Look: South Carolina honors top football teams of Steve Spurrier era Yahoo! News 2023-11-04 https://www.yahoo.com/news/look-south-carolina-honors-top-185744438.html 2024-11-27D.J. Swearinger calls out South Carolina program for timing of 2010-13 reunion: 'Do better' https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/south-carolina-football/d-j-swearinger-calls-out-south-carolina-program-for-timing-of-2010-13-reunion-do-better/ 2024-09-26 Saturday Down SouthHow 2009 USC win over Clemson served as a springboard to program’s glory years https://www.thestate.com/article255984762.htmlMiller Kevin 2024-10-01 South Carolina football changed forever when Ole Miss last visited https://www.on3.com/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks/news/south-carolina-football-ole-miss-2009/ 2024-10-02 On3 en2020-05-26 Who is the SEC's most underrated player of the 21st Century? https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/who-is-the-secs-most-underrated-player-of-the-21st-century/ 2024-11-01 Saturday Down South en2020-02-04 Steve Spurrier recalls being talked out of retirement prior to final season with South Carolina https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/steve-spurrier-recalls-being-talked-out-of-retirement-prior-to-final-season-with-south-carolina/ 2024-10-09 CBSSports.com en The opening upset blowout loss to No. 21 Texas A&M snapped the Gamecocks' eighteen-game home winning streak.Texas A&M 52-28 South Carolina (Aug 28, 2014) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/400548402/texas-am-south-carolina 2024-09-27 ESPN en The Gamecocks rebounded, winning the next three games, including an upset over No. 6 Georgia.2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/2014-schedule.html 2024-09-27 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en However, South Carolina lost five of their last eight games in the regular season, including a loss that sent them out of the top 25 for the first time since 2010,South Carolina Gamecocks Poll History https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/polls.html 2024-10-10 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en and their first loss to archrival Clemson since 2008.2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/2014-schedule.html 2024-09-27 College Football at Sports-Reference.com enWinsipedia - South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers football series history https://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/clemson 2024-09-27 Winsipedia en The fourth consecutive bowl victory was a school record, but the seven wins were the fewest since 2009.South Carolina Gamecocks College Football History, Stats, Records https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/ 2024-09-27 College Football at Sports-Reference.com enSouth Carolina 24-21 Miami (Dec 27, 2014) Game Recap https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400610216 2024-09-27 ESPN en For the rest of the mid-to-late 2010s, South Carolina would struggle to return to national prominence.In 2017, South Carolina would win nine games, but none against ranked opponents.2017 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/2017-schedule.html 2024-09-26 Sports Reference Between 2015 and 2021, South Carolina would only be nationally ranked in two different weeks: one week at No. 24 in the CFP rankings in 2017, and one week at No. 24 in the AP Poll in 2018.South Carolina Gamecocks Poll History https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/polls.html 2024-09-26 Sports Reference Between 2015 and 2020, South Carolina would go 31–42, with four losing seasons.South Carolina Gamecocks School History https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/ 2024-09-26 Sports Reference Before the season 2014 recruiting class yes yes 2014 Bryson Allen-Williams LB Ellenwood, GA Cedar Grove 6 1 222 4.92 April 15, 2013 4 4 4 4 Joe Blue LB, FB Dillon, SC Dillon 5 11 235 - January 19, 2013 3 3 3 3 Kevin Crosby TE Bamberg, SC Bamberg Ehrhardt 6 0 236 4.88 June 1, 2013 3 4 4 4 Shaq Davidson WR Gaffney, SC Gaffney 6 0 170 4.40 July 2, 2013 4 3 4 4 Terry Googer WR Atlanta, GA Woodward Academy 6 4 209 - August 16, 2013 3 4 3 4 Wesley Green CB Lithonia, GA Martin Luther King Jr. 5 11 170 4.52 February 5, 2014 4 4 4 4 Al Harris Jr. CB Fort Lauderdale, FL St. Thomas Aquinas 5 11 160 - July 12, 2013 3 3 3 3 Abu Lamin DT Fayetteville, NC Fort Scott C.C. 6 3 300 5.00 July 29, 2013 4 4 4 3 Chris Lammons CB Fort Lauderdale, FL Plantation 5 9.5 170 4.72 February 5, 2014 4 4 4 4 Blake McClain DE Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Sandalwood 6 4 280 - February 5, 2014 3 3 3 3 Kalan Ritchie TE Goose Creek, SC Goose Creek 6 5 210 4.80 April 30, 2013 3 3 3 3 Tyshun Samuel WR Inman, SC Chapman 5 11 180 - December 5, 2013 2 3 4 3 Dante Sawyer DE Suwanee, GA North Gwinnett 6 2.5 262 4.65 December 17, 2013 4 4 4 4 Michael Scarnecchia QB Orange Park, FL Fleming Island 6 3 185 - October 20, 2013 3 2 3 Darin Smalls S Summerville, SC Summerville 5 11 200 - June 22, 2013 3 3 3 3 D.J. Smith CB Marietta, GA Walton 6 0 191 - January 13, 2014 4 4 3 4 Taylor Stallworth DT Mobile, AL Murphy 6 2 285 - July 27, 2013 3 3 3 3 Donell Stanley OT, OG Latta, SC Latta 6 4 330 5.00 October 11, 2013 4 4 4 4 Jhaustin Thomas DE Decatur, GA Trinity Valley C.C. 6 6 255 - June 25, 2013 2 3 3 3 Dexter Wideman DT Saluda, SC Saluda 6 4 255 - February 5, 2014 4 4 4 4 Malik Young OG Piedmont, SC Woodmont 6 3 277 4.90 May 28, 2013 3 3 3 3 yes 2014 South Carolina Signee List 2014 Scout.com Football Recruiting: South Carolina 2014 Player Signees – South Carolina southcarolina 184 2579 24 16 15 19 July 26, 2014 no National award watch lists Camp - Mike Davis Groza - Elliot Fry Hornung - Pharoh Cooper Lombardi - A.J. Cann Mackey - Rory Anderson Maxwell - Mike Davis Outland - A.J. Cann Outland - Corey Robinson Outland - Brandon Shell Rimington - Cody Waldrop Walker - Mike Davis Carolina Players Earning Preseason Honors John Whittle https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/article/preseason-watch-lists-honors-for-gamecocks-in-2014-29672276/ 247Sports.com July 28, 2014 Preseason All-America OL A.J. Cann Phil Steele (1st team) RB Mike Davis Phil Steele (3rd team) Preseason All-SEC OL A.J. Cann SEC Media (2nd team) Phil Steele (1st team) Athlon Magazine (1st team) RB Mike Davis SEC Media (2nd team) Phil Steele (2nd team) Athlon Magazine (2nd team) K Elliot Fry Athlon Magazine (3rd team) LB Skai Moore Athlon Magazine (3rd team) OL Corey Robinson SEC Media (2nd team) Athlon Magazine (3rd team) WR Shaq Roland Athlon Magazine (3rd team) DB Brison Williams SEC Media (2nd team) Schedule 2014 AP Poll released prior to game Eastern August 28 6:00 p.m. l 9 Texas A&M 21 SEC Nation Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC SECN 28–52 82,847 September 6 7:00 p.m. w y 21 East Carolina Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC ESPNU 33–23 80,899 September 13 3:30 p.m. w 24 Georgia 6 rivalry Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC CBS 38–35 84,232 September 20 7:30 p.m. w y 14 Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, TN SECN 48–34 34,441 September 27 7:00 p.m. l 13 Missouri College GameDay Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC ESPN 20–21 83,493 October 4 7:30 p.m. l y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY SECN 38–45 62,135 October 18 12:00 p.m. w y y Furman Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC SECN 41–10 78,101 October 25 7:30 p.m. l y Auburn 5 Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL SECN 35–42 87,451 November 1 7:30 p.m. l Tennessee Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC rivalry SECN 42–45 OT 81,891 November 15 12:00 p.m. w y Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL SECN 23–20 OT 85,088 November 22 12:00 p.m. w y South Alabama Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, SC SECRN 37–12 78,201 November 29 12:00 p.m. l y y Clemson 21 Palmetto Bowl Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC ESPN 17–35 82,720 December 27 4:00 p.m. w y y Miami (FL) Independence Bowl Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA ABC 24–21 38,242 Source:2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Schedule http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-14/sec/2014-south-carolina-gamecocks-football-schedule.php FB Schedules January 1, 2014 Roster 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks rosterQuarterbacks 5 Brendan Nosovitch – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 6 Connor Mitch – 10px|Redshirt freshman 10 Perry Orth – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 12 Michael Scarnecchia – freshman 13 Grant Davitte – 10px|Redshirt freshman 15 Austin Hails – 10px|Redshirt junior 17 Dylan Thompson – 10px|Redshirt senior Running backs 7 Shon Carson – 10px|Redshirt junior 22 Brandon Wilds – 10px|Redshirt junior 28 Mike Davis – junior 32 Rod Talley – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 33 David Williams – 10px|Redshirt junior 49 Devin Potter – 10px|Redshirt sophomore Fullbacks 30 Darius Paulk – freshman 31 Jordan Diaz – 10px|Redshirt senior 41 Connor McLaurin – 10px|Redshirt senior 43 Garrison Gist – 10px|Redshirt junior 44 Gerald Turner – 10px|Redshirt freshman 45 Brandon Sturdivant – 10px|Redshirt sophomore Wide receivers 1 Damiere Byrd – senior 3 Nick Jones – 10px|Redshirt senior 4 Shaq Roland – junior 8 Shamier Jeffery – 10px|Redshirt junior 9 Tyshun Samuel – freshman 11 Pharoh Cooper – sophomore 14 Shaq Davidson – freshman 19 Terry Googer – freshman 21 Andrew Bunch – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 29 Matrick Belton – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 80 K.J. Brent – 10px|Redshirt junior 82 Caleb Hines – freshman 83 Carlton Heard – 10px|Redshirt junior 84 Matthew Harvey – 10px|Redshirt junior 85 Kane Whitehurst – junior 87 Sean Odom – sophomore Tight ends 40 Jacob August – freshman 48 Nick McGriff – freshman 81 Rory Anderson – senior 86 Kevin Crosby – freshman 88 Drew Owens – 10px|Redshirt junior 89 Jerell Adams – junior Offensive line 50 A.J. Cann – 10px|Redshirt senior 51 Cody Waldrop – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 52 Bryce King – 10px|Redshirt freshman 53 Corey Robinson – 10px|Redshirt senior 54 Clayton Stadnik – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 55 Na’Ty Rodgers – 10px|Redshirt freshman 60 D.J. Park – 10px|Redshirt freshman 65 Brock Stadnik – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 70 Alan Knott – 10px|Redshirt freshman 71 Brandon Shell – 10px|Redshirt junior 72 Donell Stanley – freshman 74 Mason Zandi – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 75 Will Sport – 10px|Redshirt junior 76 Mike Matulis – 10px|Redshirt junior 77 Malik Young – freshman Defensive Line (DT) 52 Phillip Dukes – 10px|Redshirt junior 90 Taylor Stallworth – freshman 92 Gerald Dixon Jr. – 10px|Redshirt junior 93 Deon Green – 10px|Redshirt junior 94 Kelsey Griffin – sophomore 97 J.T. Surratt – 10px|Redshirt senior 99 Abu Lamin – 10px|Redshirt sophomore Defensive Line (DE) 5 Darius English – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 18 Cedrick Cooper – 10px|Redshirt junior 34 Mason Harris – 10px|Redshirt junior 44 Gerald Dixon – 10px|Redshirt junior 51 Devin Washington – 10px|Redshirt freshman 55 David Johnson – 10px|Redshirt freshman 91 Blake McClain – freshman 95 Michael Washington – 10px|Redshirt junior Linebackers 4 Bryson Allen-Williams – freshman 8 Kaiwan Lewis – junior 10 Skai Moore – sophomore 11 T.J. Holloman – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 21 Marquis Roberts – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 28 Jonathon Walton – sophomore 41 Kyle Morini – 10px|Redshirt senior Spurs 9 Sharrod Golightly – 10px|Redshirt senior 23 Larenz Bryant – sophomore 42 Jordan Diggs – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 46 Cedrick Malone – 10px|Redshirt sophomore Defensive backs 1 Rico McWilliams – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 3 Chris Lammons – freshman 7 Wesley Green – freshman 14 Ali Groves – 10px|Redshirt freshman 15 Al Harris Jr. – freshman 22 Jamari Smith – sophomore 24 D.J. Smith – freshman 30 Sidney Rhodes – 10px|Redshirt senior 35 Shannon James – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 39 Demetrius Smalls – 10px|Redshirt freshman 43 Benjamin Russell – 10px|Redshirt freshman Safeties 6 Chris Moody – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 12 Brison Williams – senior 17 Chaz Elder – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 20 T.J. Gurley – junior 25 Kadetrix Marcus – senior 26 Jasper Sasser – 10px|Redshirt freshman 49 Devin Potter – 10px|Redshirt sophomorePunters 13 Tyler Hull – 10px|Redshirt senior 18 Patrick Fish – 10px|Redshirt senior Placekickers 16 Zach Cimaglia – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 19 Landon Ard – 10px|Redshirt junior 29 Elliot Fry – sophomore Long snappers 47 Drew Williams – sophomore 58 Ryland Culberson – 10px|Redshirt senior 59 Coleman Harley – 10px|Redshirt junior Source:Official Football Roster http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/scar-m-footbl-mtt.html University of South Carolina Department of Athletics July 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140703023027/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/scar-m-footbl-mtt.html July 3, 2014 dead Depth chart For: 8/28/14 (Texas A&M) Spread 4-3 Yes Yes No 17 Dylan Thompson 6 Connor Mitch 10 Perry Orth 28 Mike Davis 22 Brandon Wilds 7 Shon Carson 41 Connor McLaurin 31 Jordan Diaz 4 Shaq Roland 1 Damiere Byrd 8 Shamier Jeffery "X" WR 3 Nick Jones 83 Carlton Heard 85 Kane Whitehurst "B" WR 11 Pharaoh Cooper 80 K.J. Brent 9 Tyshun Samuel "Z" WR 81 Rory Anderson 89 Jerell Adams 90 Cody Gibson TE 81 Rory Anderson 89 Jerell Adams 90 Cody Gibson 53 Corey Robinson 74 Mason Zandi 50 A.J. Cann 65 Brock Stadnik 54 Clayton Stadnik 75 Will Sport 70 Alan Knott 51 Cody Waldrop 70 Alan Knott 69 D.J. Park 71 Brandon Shell 55 Na'ty Rodgers 10 Skai Moore 28 Jonathan Walton WLB 11 T.J. Holloman 8 Kaiwan Lewis 21 Marquis Roberts 9 Sharrod Golightly 42 Jordan Diggs 32 Larenz Bryant SPUR 17 Chaz Elder 20 T.J. Gurley 26 Jasper Sasser 6 Chris Moody 25 Kadetrix Marcus 12 Brison Williams 3 Chris Lammons 30 Sidney Rhodes 31 Al Harris Jr. 1 Rico McWilliams 7 Wesley Green 44 Gerald Dixon 34 Mason Harris 51 Devin Washington 97 J.T. Surratt 52 Philip Dukes 93 Deon Green 92 Gerald Dixon Jr. 99 Abu Lammin 94 Kelsey Griffin 5 Darius English 55 David Johnson 18 Cedrick Cooper 29 Elliot Fry 19 Landon Ard 13 Tyler Hull 18 Patrick Fish 11 Pharoh Cooper 11 Pharoh Cooper 47 Drew Williams 18 Patrick Fish QB 10 Perry Orth TE 88 Drew Owens LB 21 Marquis Roberts WR 85 Kane Whitehurst WR 8 Shamier Jeffery WR 80 K.J. Brent HB 7 Shon Carson QB 5 Brendan Nosovitch 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Depth Chart http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/scar/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/depth_chart_non_event/depthchart.pdf University of South Carolina Department of Athletics September 2, 2014 August 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140817013652/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/scar/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/depth_chart_non_event/depthchart.pdf dead 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks Depth Chart 100 90 No Game summaries Texas A&M 2014 Texas A&M Aggies football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse #21 Texas A&M Aggies at #9 South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary August 28, 2014 6:00 p.m. EDT #21 Texas A&M 10 21 14 7 #9 South Carolina 7 7 14 0 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 82,847 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SEC Network Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor, & Kaylee Hartung First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing TAMU – SC – Rushing TAMU – SC – Receiving TAMU – SC – Tackling TAMU – SC – The Gamecocks open the 2014 season with a Thursday night matchup against conference foe Texas A&M. It will be the first meeting between the two schools. With kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. EDT, this game was scheduled to be the first live football game broadcast on the SEC Network.South Carolina Announces 2014 Football Schedule http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082113aac.html University of South Carolina Department of Athletics July 28, 2014 August 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140809132709/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082113aac.html dead As the first game of the Gamecocks-Aggies cross-division rivalry, the winner of this game will be awarded the new Bonham Trophy, named after Alamo war hero and South Carolina alumnus James Butler Bonham.One of the Best Parts of New Texas A&M-South Carolina "Rivalry"? Steve Spurrier Weighing in on the Aggies Kate Hairopoulos http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/one-of-the-best-parts-of-new-texas-am-south-carolina-rivalry-steve-spurrier-weighing-in-on-the-aggies.html/ The Dallas Morning News July 28, 2014 July 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140729031756/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/one-of-the-best-parts-of-new-texas-am-south-carolina-rivalry-steve-spurrier-weighing-in-on-the-aggies.html/ July 29, 2014 dead East Carolina 2014 East Carolina Pirates football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse East Carolina Pirates at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary September 6, 2014 7:00 p.m. EDT East Carolina 6 10 0 7 #21 South Carolina 7 13 10 3 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 80,899 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: ESPN2/ESPNU Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer, & Cara Capuano First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing ECU – SC – Rushing ECU – SC – Receiving ECU – SC – Tackling ECU – SC – South Carolina hosts East Carolina for Week 2 of the college football season. The Gamecocks hold a 12-5 all-time series record against the Pirates.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/east-carolina Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. East Carolina Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 South Carolina won the most recent matchup in 2012 by a score of 48–10. It was the first career start for then-backup QB Dylan Thompson, who threw for 330 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions in the victory.Dylan Thompson Starts for Connor Shaw, Sparks South Carolina's Rout https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/322522579 ESPN July 28, 2014 Georgia 2014 Georgia Bulldogs football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary September 13, 2014 3:30 p.m. EDT #6 Georgia 10 3 7 15 #24 South Carolina 14 10 7 7 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 84,232 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: CBS Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, & Allie LaForce First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing UGA – SC – Rushing UGA – SC – Receiving UGA – SC – Tackling UGA – SC – The SEC East rival Georgia Bulldogs visit South Carolina on September 13, 2014, to conclude the Gamecocks three-game homestand. Georgia leads the all-time series 48-17-2; however, the Gamecocks have won three of the last four matchups, including a dominating 35–7 victory in the last meeting at Williams-Brice Stadium.Connor Shaw Solid as South Carolina Squashes Georgia to Stay Unbeaten https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/322802579 ESPN July 28, 2014 The Bulldogs won last year's matchup 41–30 in Athens, Georgia behind a 4 touchdown performance by Aaron Murray.Aaron Murray, No. 11 Georgia Top No. 6 S. Carolina in SEC East Clash https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/332500061 ESPN July 28, 2014 Vanderbilt 2014 Vanderbilt Commodores football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse South Carolina Gamecocks at Vanderbilt Commodores – Game summary September 20, 2014 7:30 #14 South Carolina 0 17 10 21 Vanderbilt 14 0 10 10 Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, Tennessee 34,441 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SECN Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, & Maria Taylor First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing SC – VU – Rushing SC – VU – Receiving SC – VU – Tackling SC – VU – South Carolina travels to Vanderbilt for the first road game of the 2014 season. South Carolina holds a 19-4 all-time series record against the Commodores, and has won the last five meetings.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/vanderbilt Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 Missouri 2014 Missouri Tigers football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse Missouri Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary September 27, 2014 7:00 p.m. EDT Missouri 7 0 0 14 #13 South Carolina 3 7 3 7 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 83,493 Temperature: 74 F C • Wind: NE 5 5 mph on • Weather: Partly Cloudy Ken Williamson ESPN Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, & Holly Rowe First Quarter (12:06) MIZZ – (MIZZ 7-0) - Russell Hansbrough 18 yard run (Andrew Baggett kick) (2:07) SC – (MIZZ 7-3) - 33 yard kick by Elliot Fry Second Quarter (1:36) SC – (SC 10-7) - Mike Davis 17 yard run (Elliot Fry kick) Third Quarter (6:38) SC – (SC 13–7) - 41 yard kick by Elliot Fry Fourth Quarter (7:25) SC – (SC 20–7) - Pharoh Cooper 23 yard pass from Dylan Thompson (Elliot Fry kick) (6:49) MIZZ – (SC 20–14) - Russell Hansbrough 1 yard run (Andrew Baggett kick) (1:36) MIZZ – (MIZZ 21-20) - Russell Hansbrough 1 yard run (Andrew Baggett kick) Passing MIZZ – Maty Mauk – 12/34, 132 yards SC – Dylan Thompson – 21/37, 219 yards, TD Rushing MIZZ – Marcus Murphy – 16 carries, 98 yards SC – Mike Davis – 22 carries, 104 yards, TD Receiving MIZZ – Bud Sasser – 6 receptions, 86 yards SC – Nick Jones – 5 receptions, 72 yards Tackling MIZZ – Kentry Brothers – 10 tackles, 2 TFL SC – J. T. Surratt – 7 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack The Gamecocks host the defending SEC East division champion Missouri Tigers for the 2014 Battle of Columbia. The all-time series record is tied at two wins apiece. South Carolina, however, has won both meetings since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/missouri Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Missouri Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 Last year's meeting saw Gamecocks QB Connor Shaw lead a 17-point, fourth quarter comeback in Columbia, Missouri to send the game into overtime.Connor Shaw Rallies South Carolina by Mizzou in 2 OTs https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/332990142 ESPN July 28, 2014 The Gamecocks would go on to win in double overtime, becoming the only team to defeat the Tigers in the regular season. The winner of this game receives the Mayors’ Cup Trophy. Kentucky 2014 Kentucky Wildcats football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats – Game summary October 4, 2014 7:30 South Carolina 7 10 14 7 Kentucky 0 17 7 21 Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, Kentucky 62,135 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SECN Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, & Heather Mitts First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing SC – UK – Rushing SC – UK – Receiving SC – UK – Tackling SC – UK – South Carolina's second road test of the season takes place in Lexington, Kentucky against SEC East foe Kentucky. South Carolina leads the all-time series 17-7-1.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/kentucky Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Kentucky Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 The Gamecocks have won the last three meetings, including last year's 35–28 win at home.No. 13 South Carolina Wins Minus Jadeveon Clowney https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/332782579 ESPN July 28, 2014 Furman 2014 Furman Paladins football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse Furman Paladins at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary October 18, 2014 12:00 Furman 7 0 3 0 South Carolina 14 14 10 3 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 78,101 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SECN Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, & Kayce Smith First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing FU – SC – Rushing FU – SC – Receiving FU – SC – Tackling FU – SC – In-state FCS team Furman comes to Columbia in Week 8 with the Gamecocks coming off of a bye week. Auburn 2014 Auburn Tigers football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn Tigers – Game summary October 25, 2014 7:30 South Carolina 7 14 14 0 #4 Auburn 7 14 14 7 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama 87,451 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SECN Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, & Maria Taylor First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing SC – AU – Rushing SC – AU – Receiving SC – AU – Tackling SC – AU – South Carolina visits the defending SEC champion Auburn Tigers on October 25, 2014. Auburn leads the all-time series 9-1-1. Auburn has won all seven matchups since South Carolina joined the SEC in 1992, including the 2010 SEC Championship Game.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/auburn Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Auburn Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 Tennessee 2014 Tennessee Volunteers football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary November 1, 2014 7:30 Tennessee 7 14 0 21 3 South Carolina 7 7 14 14 0 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 81,891 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SECN Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, & Heather Mitts First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing UT – SC – Rushing UT – SC – Receiving UT – SC – Tackling UT – SC – The Gamecocks host SEC East rival Tennessee for the ninth game of the 2014 season. Tennessee leads the all-time series 23-7-2, but South Carolina has won three of the last four meetings.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/tennessee Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Tennessee Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 South Carolina will look to avenge last year's matchup in Knoxville, Tennessee when the Volunteers handed the Gamecocks their second and final loss of the 2013 season, made possible by a one-handed catch by WR Marquez North to set up a game-winning field goal.Connor Shaw Hurt as No. 11 South Carolina Falls to Tennessee https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/332922633 ESPN July 28, 2014 The loss eventually cost South Carolina the SEC Eastern Division title and a trip to the SEC Championship game. Florida 2014 Florida Gators football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators – Game summary November 15, 2014 12:00 South Carolina 10 0 0 7 6 Florida 0 10 7 0 3 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida 85,088 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: SECN Dave Neal, Andre Ware, & Laura Rutledge First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing SC – UF – Rushing SC – UF – Receiving SC – UF – Tackling SC – UF – South Carolina comes off their second bye week with a trip to Gainesville, Florida to take on the Florida Gators in the final SEC game of the season. The Gators lead the all-time series 24-7-3; however, the Gamecocks have won three of the last four meetings. Four of the Gamecocks’ seven wins against Florida have come since Gator legend Steve Spurrier took over as head coach in 2005.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/florida Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Florida Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 South Carolina's last win in Gainesville took place in 2010 in a game that clinched the Gamecocks’ first SEC East division title.Steve Spurrier, South Carolina Shut Down Florida to Clinch SEC East https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/303170057 https://web.archive.org/web/20220320020548/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/303170057 dead March 20, 2022 ESPN July 28, 2014 South Alabama 2014 South Alabama Jaguars football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse South Alabama Jaguars at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary November 22, 2014 12:00 South Alabama 3 6 0 3 South Carolina 10 7 6 14 Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina 78,201 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: FSN Bob Rathbun, Tim Couch, & Olivia Harlan First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing USA – SC – Rushing USA – SC – Receiving USA – SC – Tackling USA – SC – South Carolina hosts its final home game of the 2014 season against the South Alabama Jaguars. It will be the first meeting between the two schools. Clemson 2014 Clemson Tigers football team South Carolina Gamecocks white ;text-align:center; autocollapse South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Tigers – Game summary November 29, 2014 12:00 South Carolina 7 3 0 7 Clemson 7 14 7 7 Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina   Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: ESPN Steve Levy, Kelly Stouffer, & Dawn Davenport 17-35 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Passing SC – CU – Rushing SC – CU – Receiving SC – CU – Tackling SC – CU – South Carolina travels to Clemson, South Carolina for the 112th Battle of the Palmetto State. Clemson leads the all-time series 65-42-4; however, South Carolina has controlled the heated rivalry series as of late, winning the last five meetings by an average margin of 16.8 points. The Gamecocks’ five game winning streak is Carolina's longest winning streak in the series. Steve Spurrier is 6–3 against the Tigers since taking over as head coach in 2005.http://www.winsipedia.com/south-carolina/vs/clemson Winsipedia: South Carolina vs. Clemson Winsipedia.com July 28, 2014 Gamecock QB Dylan Thompson made his second career start in the last matchup at Memorial Stadium, replacing injured QB Connor Shaw. Thompson threw for 249 yards with 1 touchdown in the 35–17 loss to the Tigers.November 28, 2014 South Carolina vs. Clemson - Game Summary https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/400547750 live February 16, 2021 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20211020141010/https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/400547750 October 20, 2021 Rankings 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 16 9 9 9 (1) 21 21 24 23 14 16 13 15 RV RV RV NR RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR Notes and references South Carolina Category:South Carolina Gamecocks football seasons Category:Independence Bowl champion seasons South Carolina Gamecocks football