Florida Gators 41–39 South Carolina Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 41–39 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Florida Gators 41, South Carolina Gamecocks 39.

Game summary

Florida Gators edged South Carolina Gamecocks 41–39 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 15 plays.
Passing leader: Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 261.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.60 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mario Anderson — 108.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Ricky Pearsall — 10 rec, 166.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina (+0.404/play) vs Florida (+0.288/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida Gators	9	12	3	14	41
South Carolina Gamecocks	12	6	3	12	39

Scoring Map

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

FLAFlorida Gators

+3OPP 31

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 37

+2

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Florida
Q1TD
TETrevor Etienne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Trevor Etienne rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina
Q1TD
TKTrey Knox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Spencer Rattler pass to Trey Knox for a touchdown (6 yards)
Florida
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 48 yards
South Carolina
Q1TD
JMJuju McDowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Juju McDowell rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Florida
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 44 yards
Florida
Q2TD
KJKahleil Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Graham Mertz pass to Kahleil Jackson for a touchdown (7 yards)
South Carolina
Q2TD
MAMario Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Spencer Rattler pass to Mario Anderson for a touchdown (20 yards)
Florida
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 28 yards
South Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 27 yards
Florida
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
24-21
Field goal good from 54 yards
South Carolina
Q4TD
JMJuju McDowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Spencer Rattler pass to Juju McDowell for a touchdown (3 yards)
South Carolina
Q4TD
JSJoshua Simon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Spencer Rattler pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (33 yards)
Florida
Q4TD
ABArlis Boardingham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Graham Mertz pass to Arlis Boardingham for a touchdown (4 yards)
Florida
Q4TD
RPRicky Pearsall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-33
Graham Mertz pass to Ricky Pearsall for a touchdown (21 yards)
Florida
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
38-33
Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 261.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +18.53 EPA
Graham Mertz (Florida) — 405.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +14.78 EPA

Rushing

Mario Anderson (South Carolina) — 108.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 68.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Trevor Etienne (Florida) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD +0.69 EPA

Receiving

Ricky Pearsall (Florida) — 10 rec · 166.0 yds +0.93 EPA
Eugene Wilson III (Florida) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Trey Knox (South Carolina) — 8 rec · 50.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Spencer Rattler	South Carolina	31	71.0%	261	4	+0.60	+18.53
Graham Mertz	Florida	51	58.8%	405	3	+0.29	+14.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida	South Carolina
Plays	78	63
EPA / play	+0.288	+0.404
Total EPA	+22.49	+25.47
Success rate	44.9%	47.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.290	+0.664
Rush EPA / play	+0.286	+0.136
Yards	532	501

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	9	66	+5.35	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina	7	64	+3.59	Pass TD
Q1	Florida	6	25	-1.22	Field goal
Q1	South Carolina	5	75	+6.03	Rush TD
Q1	Florida	9	59	+1.48	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	5	28	+0.15	Punt
Q2	Florida	5	84	+6.71	Pass TD
Q2	South Carolina	6	85	+7.17	Pass TD
Q2	Florida	6	23	-0.39	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	5	6	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Florida	4	35	-0.38	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	South Carolina	9	71	+2.69	Field goal
Q3	Florida	4	50	+1.49	Field goal
Q3	South Carolina	3	11	-1.10	Punt
Q3	Florida	4	8	-2.84	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Ricky Pearsall for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.87 EPA)
Q4 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Arlis Boardingham for 14 yards (4th & 11) (+4.12 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Mario Anderson for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.74 EPA)
Q3 · Florida Gators · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.46 EPA)
Q4 · Florida Gators · Trevor Etienne rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+3.4 EPA)
Q1 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Ricky Pearsall for 23 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.28 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.24 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

Florida Gators controlled the final (41–39) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 261.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: South Carolina at 0.404 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 Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Florida Gators 41, South Carolina Gamecocks 39 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 41–39.

Where can I find the Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520325.

Who led Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) led passers with 261.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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