South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Purdue Boilermakers: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Purdue Boilermakers 30–13 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 30, Purdue Boilermakers 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	30
Purdue Boilermakers	0	6	0	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.57 EPA
• Jack Plummer (2509) — 0.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -3.68 EPA
• Aidan O'Connell (2509) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.41 EPA/play -14.44 EPA

Rushing

• Chez Mellusi (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Braelon Allen (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.11 EPA
• King Doerue (2509) — 0.0 yds -0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Payne Durham (2509) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• David Bell (2509) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Milton Wright (2509) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	275	10	50.0%	0	0	-0.06	-0.57
Jack Plummer	2509	7	42.9%	0	0	-0.53	-3.68
Aidan O'Connell	2509	35	65.7%	0	1	-0.41	-14.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WISC	PUR
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2509	2	0	+0.99	Ended
Q1	275	1	0	-5.39	Fumble
Q1	2509	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q1	275	1	0	+1.20	Rush TD
Q1	275	12	0	+8.11	Ended
Q1	2509	5	0	-2.65	Punt
Q1	275	3	0	-1.98	Punt
Q2	2509	8	0	+0.50	Ended
Q2	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	3	0	-3.56	Ended
Q2	2509	3	0	-7.62	Interception
Q2	275	4	0	-2.59	Fumble
Q2	275	2	0	-0.79	Ended
Q2	2509	3	0	-4.45	Interception
Q2	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	9	0	-0.56	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted John Torchio return for 37 yds to the Prdue 1 (-6.41 EPA)
2. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen run for 12 yds to the Wisc 39 Braelon Allen fumbled, forced by Jamari Brown, recovered by Prdue Cam Allen (-5.39 EPA)
3. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Jack Plummer run for a loss of 4 yards to the Prdue 21 Jack Plummer fumbled, recovered by Wisc Nick Herbig (-4.8 EPA)
4. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen run for 70 yds to the Prdue 24 for a 1ST down (+4.6 EPA)
5. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted Collin Wilder return for 10 yds to the Wisc 28 (-4.05 EPA)
6. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted Caesar Williams return for 11 yds to the Prdue 36 (-3.83 EPA)
7. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass complete to Payne Durham for 7 yds Payne Durham fumbled, forced by Collin Wilder, recovered by Wisc Collin Wilder (-3.82 EPA)
8. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass complete to Jake Ferguson for 17 yds to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (30–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (275) — yds.
• EPA edge: WISC at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina Gamecocks vs Purdue Boilermakers?

South Carolina Gamecocks 30, Purdue Boilermakers 13 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Purdue Boilermakers?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 30–13.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282821.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Graham Mertz (275) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Carolina Gamecocks at Purdue Boilermakers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.