South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Kentucky Wildcats 31–6 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Kentucky Wildcats 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	6	3	12	0	31
Kentucky Wildcats	0	6	0	6	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 163.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +3.72 EPA
• Robby Ashford (South Carolina) — 7.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +0.10 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Kentucky) — 24.0 yds · -0.98 EPA/play -7.82 EPA

Rushing

• Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (Kentucky) — 70.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Raheim Sanders (South Carolina) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Jason Patterson (Kentucky) — 45.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Jared Brown (South Carolina) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Dane Key (Kentucky) — 2 rec · 36.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Mazeo Bennett Jr. (South Carolina) — 3 rec · 63.0 yds +1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
LaNorris Sellers	South Carolina	18	61.1%	163	2	+0.21	+3.72
Robby Ashford	South Carolina	1	100.0%	7	0	+0.10	+0.10
Gavin Wimsatt	Kentucky	8	37.5%	24	0	-0.98	-7.82
Brock Vandagriff	Kentucky	13	23.1%	-7	0	-1.07	-13.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina	Kentucky
Plays	50	63
EPA / play	-0.177	-0.481
Total EPA	-8.86	-30.31
Success rate	28.0%	38.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.201	-1.220
Rush EPA / play	-0.409	-0.085
Yards	258	221

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	5	19	-1.25	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	3	12	-1.49	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	3	4	-2.56	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	4	61	+4.75	Pass TD
Q1	Kentucky	5	20	-2.30	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	3	8	-1.60	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	3	-13	-4.83	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	3	8	-1.86	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	6	21	-3.81	Ended
Q2	South Carolina	5	20	-2.04	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	11	57	+0.75	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	2	9	-3.47	Interception
Q2	Kentucky	3	7	-1.29	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	1	-1	-0.65	Ended
Q3	South Carolina	5	7	-2.97	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	3	-12	-4.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.12 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Gavin Wimsatt pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Penalty (1st & 10) (-4.08 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.74 EPA)
5. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass to Mazeo Bennett Jr. for 32 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.44 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Barion Brown rushes for a loss of 7 yards (2nd & 1) (-3.37 EPA)
7. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass intercepted (-2.93 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Dane Key for 32 yards (2nd & 5) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (31–6) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 163.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: South Carolina at -0.177 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Kentucky Wildcats 6 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 31–6.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628340.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) led passers with 163.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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