Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Oklahoma Sooners defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 26–7 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Oklahoma Sooners 26, South Carolina Gamecocks 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oklahoma Sooners	6	6	9	0	26
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	6	0	2	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.49 EPA
• Cutter Woods (South Carolina) — 46.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.18 EPA
• Whitt Newbauer (Oklahoma) — 2.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -0.80 EPA

Rushing

• Tory Blaylock (Oklahoma) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Xavier Robinson (Oklahoma) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Rahsul Faison (South Carolina) — 50.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Sategna III (Oklahoma) — 7 rec · 73.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• JaVonnie Gibson (Oklahoma) — 5 rec · 24.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Donovan Murph (South Carolina) — 2 rec · 24.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Mateer	Oklahoma	26	69.2%	154	1	+0.25	+6.49
Cutter Woods	South Carolina	6	66.7%	46	0	-0.03	-0.18
Whitt Newbauer	Oklahoma	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.81	-0.80
Mason Love	South Carolina	1	0.0%	3	0	-3.20	-3.20
LaNorris Sellers	South Carolina	31	51.6%	80	1	-0.32	-10.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Oklahoma	South Carolina
Plays	66	66
EPA / play	+0.105	-0.332
Total EPA	+6.96	-21.94
Success rate	43.9%	31.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.210	-0.352
Rush EPA / play	+0.033	-0.306
Yards	338	236

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma	10	85	+7.58	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina	10	72	-1.33	Ended
Q1	Oklahoma	7	32	+0.82	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	3	1	-3.48	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	13	92	+6.80	Rush TD
Q2	South Carolina	3	-9	-2.87	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	3	5	-1.70	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	11	34	+0.89	Pass TD
Q2	Oklahoma	4	19	-0.05	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	4	26	-1.26	Ended
Q3	South Carolina	3	9	-1.43	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	8	42	+0.33	Punt
Q3	South Carolina	3	4	-1.76	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	3	6	-2.60	Field goal
Q3	South Carolina	4	11	-5.49	Interception
Q3	Oklahoma	5	49	+3.34	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Rahsul Faison rushes for 36 yards (4th & 1) (+4.45 EPA)
2. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass to Nyck Harbor for a touchdown (2 yards) (+4.2 EPA)
3. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers rushes for 13 yards (4th & 10) (+3.82 EPA)
4. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers rushes for 2 yards (4th & 5) (-3.67 EPA)
5. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Field goal good from 55 yards (+3.41 EPA)
6. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass to Oscar Adaway III for 19 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.31 EPA)
7. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Mason Love pass intercepted (-3.2 EPA)
8. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Punt for 10 yards (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oklahoma Sooners controlled the final (26–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: John Mateer (Oklahoma) — 154.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Oklahoma at 0.105 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 Oklahoma Sooners vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Oklahoma Sooners 26, South Carolina Gamecocks 7 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Oklahoma Sooners vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Oklahoma Sooners won with a final score of 26–7.

Where can I find the Oklahoma Sooners vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752744.

Who led Oklahoma Sooners vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

John Mateer (Oklahoma) led passers with 154.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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