1987 South Carolina Gamecocks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1987 South Carolina Gamecocks football Independent 15 15 8–4 Joe Morrison 5th Run N' Shoot Joe Lee Dunn 1st Williams–Brice Stadium Gator Bowl L Lost 13–30 vs. LSU The 1987 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as an independent during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team played its home games at Williams–Brice Stadium. Led by fifth-year head coach Joe Morrison, the Gamecocks compiled a record of 8–4 with a loss against LSU in the Gator Bowl. After two consecutive losing seasons, the Gamecocks returned to success under Morrison in 1987.South Carolina Gamecocks College Football History, Stats, Records https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/ 2024-09-25 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en Led by quarterback Todd Ellis, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, and the "Black Death" defense, the 1987 Gamecocks were considered "maybe the best South Carolina team ever" until then.Kendall Josh December 20, 2014 When swagger ruled: USC, Miami involved in 'wild melee' in '87 game https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article18198998.html October 2, 2024 The State Their four losses were all on the road against teams that would finish in the top-15 in the AP Poll, including eventual national champion Miami.1987 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/1987-schedule.html 2024-09-25 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en1987 College Football Polls https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1987-polls.html 2024-09-25 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en The Gamecocks were ranked as high as No. 8 in the country in their final two games. South Carolina finished the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll, which was the third final ranking in school history and the second-highest final ranking in school history until then.South Carolina Gamecocks Poll History https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/polls.html 2024-09-25 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en The "Black Death" defense was statistically the best in school history. They gave up an average 11.8 points and less than 240 yards per game. They held seven teams to less than eleven points, and held nine teams to less than fourteen points.2023-05-26 South Carolina Football's GOAT Series: Top-10 greatest defenses of all-time https://garnetandcocky.com/2023/05/26/south-carolina-footballs-goat-series-top-10-defenses/11/ 2024-10-02 Garnet and Cocky en-US2023-05-12 South Carolina Football's GOAT Series: Top-10 greatest Gamecock football seasons of all-time https://garnetandcocky.com/2023/05/12/south-carolina-footballs-goat-series-top-10-seasons-all-time/4/ 2024-10-02 Garnet and Cocky en-USGall Braden 2013-05-23 5 Greatest Moments in South Carolina Gamecocks Football History https://athlonsports.com/college-football/5-greatest-moments-south-carolina-gamecocks-football-history 2024-10-02 Athlon Sports en1987 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/1987-schedule.html 2024-10-02 College Football at Sports-Reference.com en Schedule 1987 AP September 5 w Appalachian State Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 24–3 68,830 Gamecocks solid in win over Appalachian State The Item September 6, 1987 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89183616/gamecocks-solid-in-win-over-appalachian/ November 18, 2021 Newspapers.com September 12 w 1987 Western Carolina Catamounts football Western Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 31–6 66,573 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-gamecocks-blister-western-316/140070689/ The State Gamecocks blister Western 31–6 September 13, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com September 26 l y Georgia 20 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry 6–13 82,122 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-georgia-pressure/135009909/ The Charlotte Observer Georgia pressure wears down Gamecocks September 27, 1987 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 3 l y Nebraska 2 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ESPN 21–30 76,061 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent-huskers-sur/140070787/ The Grand Island Independent Huskers survive Gamecock test October 4, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 w Virginia Tech Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 40–10 73,150 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-ellis-passes-ga/140069922/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Ellis passes Gamecocks over Virginia Tech 40–10 October 11, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 w Virginia Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 58–10 67,638 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-gamecocks-use-bala/140070907/ Florence Morning News Gamecocks use balanced offense to shell Cavs, 58–10 October 18, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 w East Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 34–12 69,131 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72738680/ellis-south-carolina-toss-around/ The Charlotte Observer Ellis, South Carolina toss around Pirates October 25, 1987 March 5, 2021 Newspapers.com October 31 w 19 NC State Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 48–0 74,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesville-record-and-landmark-gamecock/140071030/ Statesville Record and Landmark Gamecock's defense leads way in 48–0 victory over Wolfpack November 1, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 w y 14 Wake Forest Groves Stadium Winston-Salem, NC 30–0 34,720 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-gamecocks-overwhe/140071134/ The Charlotte Observer Gamecocks overwhelm Deacons November 15, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 w 12 Clemson 8 Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC rivalry ESPN 20–7 75,043 Carolina defense prevails: Gamecocks 20, Tigers 7 The Greenville News November 22, 1987 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36847959/carolina_defense_prevails_gamecocks/ Newspapers.com December 5 l y 8 Miami (FL) 2 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL ESPN 16–20 63,318 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-hurricanes-squ/140071251/ The Philadelphia Inquirer Hurricanes squeeze past Gamecocks December 6, 1987 February 1, 2024 Newspapers.com December 31 l y 8 LSU 7 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl CBS 13–30 82,119 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-item-tigers-crush-carolina-3013/135006676/ The Item Tigers crush Carolina 30–13 January 1, 1988 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com1987 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC February 1, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/1987-schedule.html Roster 1987 South Carolina Gamecocks f 9 Todd Ellis Todd Ellis (American football) QB y 78 Mark Fryer T 57 Woody Meyers C 2 Sterling Sharpe WR y 71 Paul Shivers G 27 Brad Edwards Brad Edwards (American football) DB y 54 Roy Hart Roy Hart (gridiron football) DT y 95 Brendan McCormack DT 48 Matt McKernan LB 92 Kurt Wilson DE 8 Collin Mackie K {American football roster/Player 3 Patrick Gareigan QB *Joe Morrison Joe Lee Dunn (Defensive coordinator) 2015-12-20 References South Carolina Category:South Carolina Gamecocks football seasons 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