South Carolina Gamecocks 20–13 Arizona State Sun Devils: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2021

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Arizona State Sun Devils 20–13 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 20, Arizona State Sun Devils 13.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks beat Arizona State Sun Devils 20–13 in Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Jayden Daniels (9) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.13 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braelon Allen — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Ricky Pearsall — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	20
Arizona State Sun Devils	3	3	6	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

ASUArizona State Sun Devils

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WIS
Q1TD
JFJake Ferguson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jake Ferguson 7 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
ASU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Cristian Zendejas 38 Yd Field Goal
WIS
Q1TD
JCJohn Chenal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-3
John Chenal 8 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
WIS
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Collin Larsh 35 Yd Field Goal
WIS
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Collin Larsh 48 Yd Field Goal
ASU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-6
Cristian Zendejas 36 Yd Field Goal
ASU
Q3TD
DNDaniyel Ngata
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Daniyel Ngata 3 Yd Run (Cristian Zendejas Kick)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Jayden Daniels (9) — 0.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +2.86 EPA
Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.14 EPA
Ricky Pearsall (9) — 0.0 yds · -2.34 EPA/play -2.34 EPA

Rushing

Braelon Allen (275) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Jayden Daniels (9) — 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Daniyel Ngata (9) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA

Receiving

Ricky Pearsall (9) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
LV Bunkley-Shelton (9) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA
Jake Ferguson (275) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden Daniels	9	22	50.0%	0	+0.13	+2.86
Graham Mertz	275	17	64.7%	1	-0.01	-0.14
Ricky Pearsall	9	1	0.0%	0	-2.34	-2.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WISC	ASU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	9	3	+0.38	Ended
Q1	275	1	+1.73	Pass TD
Q1	275	5	+3.37	Ended
Q1	9	0	—	Field goal
Q1	9	13	+2.28	Ended
Q1	275	4	+3.13	Rush TD
Q1	9	1	-3.42	Interception
Q1	9	4	-1.40	Ended
Q2	275	9	+0.48	Field goal
Q2	9	2	-1.08	Punt
Q2	275	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	9	-0.31	Ended
Q2	9	5	-2.24	Field goal
Q2	275	1	-4.95	Interception
Q2	9	2	+0.09	Punt
Q3	275	2	-0.78	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted Timarcus Davis return for 2 yds to the Wisc 35 (-4.95 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Jayden Daniels pass complete to Jalin Conyers for 35 yds to the Wisc 49 for a 1ST down (+4.39 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass complete to Markus Allen for 31 yds to the ArzSt 8 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Jayden Daniels pass intercepted John Torchio return for no gain to the ArzSt 36 (-3.42 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass complete to Chimere Dike for 30 yds to the ArzSt 46 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Jayden Daniels pass complete to Ricky Pearsall for 19 yds to the Wisc 30 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Jayden Daniels pass complete to Ricky Pearsall for 38 yds to the Wisc 10 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Jayden Daniels run for 16 yds to the Wisc 49 for a 1ST down (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (20–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jayden Daniels (9) — yds.
EPA edge: WISC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

South Carolina Gamecocks 20, Arizona State Sun Devils 13 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 20–13.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arizona State Sun Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331232.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arizona State Sun Devils in passing?

Jayden Daniels (9) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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