LIVE Updates: South Carolina vs. Kentucky

As the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the Kentucky Wildcats, we here at Gamecocks Digest will bring you live updates from the day's events.

South Carolina is attempting to knock off the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats this evening. This will be their fourth night game in six weeks, giving the nation a long look at the Gamecocks.

Kentucky will be without star quarterback Will Levis, meaning the Gamecocks have no excuses. They have the talent to execute and should make the game competitive from beginning to end.

Pregame Story Lines

South Carolina Football Injury Report

• Corey Rucker, WR (Foot) OUT - Rucker is out tonight after making his season debut against South Carolina State. This will be Rucker's fifth missed game of the season.
• Christian Beal-Smith, RB (Unknown) OUT - Beal-Smith was out at the beginning of the year with an injury. He returned for several games but will miss the Kentucky game.
• Alex Huntley, EDGE (Leg) OUT - Huntley has been in and out of the lineup since sustaining an injury against Arkansas
• RJ Roderick, S (Unknown) OUT - Roderick has also suffered from injuries since the start of the season. The all-conference safety has had an up-and-down year and is out once more.
• Terrell Dawkins, EDGE (Knee) OUT - Dawkins is out an indefinite amount of time after undergoing knee surgery several weeks ago.

Quarterback Will Levis was seen walking around in sweats and a boot after being questionable in the lead-up to action. He is out, and backup quarterback Kaiya Sheron will start in his place.

How To Watch: South Carolina @ Georgia

• Gameday: Saturday, October 8th, 2022.
• Game time: 7:30 pm ET
• TV: SEC Network
• Stadium: Kroger Field (Lexington, Kentucky)
• Live stream on fuboTV: Start with a 7-day free trial!

First Quarter

(0-0), 15:00 - South Carolina wins the toss and defers to the second half.

(0-0), 14:50 - Kentucky fumbles, and defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway recovers the ball and runs it all the way back to the two-yard line. Defensive back David Spaulding forced the fumble.

(7-0), 14:47 - Running back MarShawn Lloyd scores on South Carolina's first offensive play to capitalize off the turnover.

(7-0), 10:25 - South Carolina has two false starts to start the drive. Rattler underthrows a ball on third-and-ten, and the Gamecocks punt.

(7-0), 7:09 - South Carolina forces a stop and then blocks their fifth punt of the season. They take over in Wildcat territory.

(7-0), 6:02 - Rattler is hit off his blindside and fumbles. Kentucky linebacker JJ Weaver recovers and saves points off a turnover opportunity.

(7-0), 1:22 - Kentucky drives down after the fumble, leaning on their running game. However, they stall out and miss a field goal off the upright.

(7-0), 0:00 - The first quarter comes to a close as Rattler hits wide receiver Josh Vann on a third and short to extend the drive.

Second Quarter

(7-0), 11:53 - Kentucky stops the Gamecocks on a fourth-and-short near midfield and takes over on downs.

(7-7), 8:30 - Quarterback Kaiya Sheron lofts his first career touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Dingle for a touchdown.

(7-7), 5:30 - South Carolina sustains a drive, but a holding penalty puts them out of field goal range. Punter Kai Kroger pins the Wildcats on their own three-yard-line.

(7-7), 2:37 - The Gamecocks force a punt, and Kentucky has to punt from their own end zone. South Carolina takes over near midfield.

(7-7), 0:35 - Rattler is pressured on third down and lofts a downfield pass to tight end Austin Stogner. Linebacker Trevin Wallace intercepts the ball, and the Wildcats take over.

(7-7), 0:00 - Things are knotted up at the half. South Carolina will receive the second-half kickoff.

Third Quarter

(14-7), 12:47 - Wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. takes a wide recevier screen to the house. The Gamecocks score their first offensive touchdown of the night.

(14-7), 9:57 - The Gamecocks generate pressure up front and force the Wildcats behind the sticks. Kentucky is forced to punt on fourth-and-twelve.

(17-7), 2:38 - A big screen pass to wide receiver Jalen Brooks sets up kicker Mitch Jeter for a short-yardage field goal.

(17-7), 0:00 - The third quarter ends with South Carolina leading by two scores. Kentucky will start the fourth quarter with a third-and-short.

Fourth Quarter

(17-7), 9:08 - South Carolina bleeds some clock before punting it into the end zone for a touchback.

(17-7), 8:26 - Corner Darius Rush deflects a pass intended for Kentucky wideout Dane Key on third-and-five to force another punt.

(17-7), 7:47 - Lloyd gashes the Kentucky defense through the middle for a big gainer into Wildcat territory. He also goes over one-hundred yards on the night.

(24-7), 6:53 - Brooks takes an end around twenty-four yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to three scores and deflating Kroger Field.

(24-14), 2:49 - Wide receiver Juhtan McClain scores from ten yards out to make it a two-score football game.

(24-14), 2:08 - Corner David Spaulding intercepts a pass, which ices the game and gives the Gamecocks the win.

(24-14), 0:00 - South Carolina walks away with a ranked win on the road, something head coach Shane Beamer hasn't been able to say during his tenure.

How to Listen to the Game

You can listen to the game through the Gamecocks Radio Network with Todd Ellis on the call!

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