LIVE Updates South Carolina vs Arkansas

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are up and at 'em for an 11 AM local time kickoff against the No. 16 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks, who are an 8.5 point favorite in Vegas.

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

Pregame Story Lines

South Carolina Football Injury Report

Christian Beal-Smith, RB (Foot) IN - Beal-Smith missed the season opener, but Beamer confirmed the fifth-year back will play on his weekly call-in show.
RJ Roderick, S (Arm) OUT - Roderick left the Georgia State game on the first drive after suffering an arm injury. Beamer said, "we'll see," when asked about Roderick's status. He did not travel with the team and will not play.
Jakai Moore, T (Knee) IN - Beamer stated that Moore could have returned to the contest on Saturday but confirmed the injury may be more significant than the staff originally thought. Moore is expected to go through warm-ups and see how he feels.
Corey Rucker, WR (Foot) OUT - Rucker will be out for the second straight week with a foot injury. Beamer confirmed that they will reassess after Arkansas but ruled him out ahead of kickoff.

The College Gameday crew consisted of Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Glen Powell, Lee Corso, and Kirk Herbstreit, and the group picked Arkansas across the board.

How to watch South Carolina @ Arkansas

Gameday: September 10th, 2022
Game Time: 12 pm EDT
TV: ESPN
Location: D.W.R Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas
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How to Listen to the Game

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

First Quarter

(0-0), 15:00 - Arkansas has won the toss and deferred to the second half. South Carolina will open on offense.

(0-0), 12:22 - South Carolina got inside Arkansas territory, but a costly penalty on third down cost them a drive. The Gamecocks punted away and Arkansas will take the field for their first drive.

(0-0), 9:40 - Defensive end Alex Huntley is down on the field for the Gamecocks. Arkansas mounting inside South Carolina territory after several strong runs.

(0-0), 7:50 - South Carolina calls timeout. Arkansas has a fourth and one from the Gamecock three-yard line.

(0-7), 6:42 - Arkansas running back Raheim Sander scores a one-yard touchdown after converting a fourth-down try ealier in the drive.

(3-7), 3:10 - Kicker Mitch Jeter nets one from twenty-eight yards out. South Carolina gets into the redzone after a big screen pass by running back Marshawn Lloyd, but ultimately stalls out.

(3-7), 2:08 - Defensive end Alex Huntley is on the sideline with his helmet on, and according to ESPN is ready to return.

(3-7), 0:00 - Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson completes a pass to Matt Landers to put Arkansas inside the redzone to start the second quarter.

Second Quarter

(3-14), 14:28 - Running back Raheim Sanders finds paydirt for the second time today, continuing Arkansas's dominance on the ground.

(3-14), 13:16 - The Gamecocks go three and out following the touchdown. A costly sack on second down stalled the drive and South Carolina punted away. Arkansas has a good return and is set up with excellent field position.

(3-14), 10:02 - After an incomplete pass from KJ Jefferson, two South Carolina defenders are down with injuries. Defensive back Darius Rush and linebacker Mohamed Kaba have exited the contest.

(3-21), 8:13 - Arkansas running back Rashod Dubinion lines up as an offset back and takes a handoff through the middle for a short-yardage touchdown. The Razorbacks continue to dominate up front.

(3-21), 3:16 - South Carolina building a strong, ten-play drive. After a first-down play, Arkansas safety Latavious Brini is down with the trainers, stopping play.

(9-21), 2:56 - Running back Marshawn Lloyd bounces off tackle for a seven-yard score. South Carolina put together an eleven-play drive after only running thirteen plays prior. Extra point is no good from kicker Mitch Jeter.

(9-21), 1:53 - Eleven-yard carry by KJ Jefferson gives Arkansas a first-down. Targeting called on defensive back O'Donnell Fortune, which after further review was reversed. ESPN's Kris Budden also reports that defensive back Cam Smith has gone into the locker room for evaluation with an injury.

(9-21), 0:50 - Arkansas kicker Cam Little misses a fifty-yard field goal. Defensive back Darrius Rush re-entered the game and made a strong pass breakup to halt the drive on third down.

(9-21), 0:00 - South Carolia runs out of time during their two-minute offense and will head to the half down twelve points. Arkansas will receive the second half kickoff.

Third Quarter

(9-21), 11:52 - Arkansas punts away to South Carolina after getting to midfield. On a third and long South Carolina brought heavy pressure and KJ Jefferson found Matt Landers down the field, who dropped what would have been a walk-in touchdown. Gamecocks will take over.

(16-21), 8:51 - Quarterback Spencer Rattler finds wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. for a long touchdown on third and seventeen. Wells came open on the backside and outran Arkansas defenders for the score.

(16-21), 6:54 - KJ Jefferson comes up short on a quarterback sneak on fourth down. South Carolina takes over on downs. Edge rusher Jordan Strachan has also exited with an injury, limping to the locker room and crying with his family in the process.

(16-21), 5:54 - Spencer Rattler is sacked on third down to halt South Carolina's momentum. The Gamecocks go three and out and punted away to Arkansas, who will take over in plus territory.

Fourth Quarter

(16-28), 14:55 - KJ Jefferson stretches across for short yardage touchdown to make it a two-possession game. Arkansas continues to create gaping holes in the trenches.

(16-28), 14:06 - Marshawn Lloyd fumbles two plays into South Carolina's offensive series. Arkansas has the ball inside Gamecock territory.

(16-35), 12:09 - KJ Jefferson finds wide receiver Warren Thompson wide open in the back of the end zone for an easy score. The Razorbacks capitalize off the turnover and get what looks to be the game clinching score.

(16-35), 10:57 - Spencer Rattler throws an interception in the front of the end zone to Arkansas defensive back Dwight McGlothern. South Carolina was putting together a drive but Arkansas will take the field once again.

(16-35), 7:39 - Arkansas milks three minutes off the clock before punting it away to South Carolina.

(24-35), 6:25 - Running back Juju McDowell gets into the end zone from one yard out to cap off a long drive. Spencer Rattler finds wide receiver Ahmarean Brown by himself on the ensuing two-point conversion.

(24-42), 6:08 - Running back AJ Green caps off a short scoring drive with a one-yard touchdown. Arkansas positioned themselves well by returning an onside kick all the way into the red zone.

(30-42), 3:21 - Tight end Jaheim Bell scores on a one-yard handoff. Spencer Rattler drove them down the field on several timing routes, but the two-point conversion was unsuccessful.

(30-44), 1:33 - Spencer Rattler looses the ball while backpedaling into the end zone. The ruling on the field was a sack and safety, and Carolina will be forced to punt away from the twenty-yard line.

(30-51), 0:00 - Arkansas sacks Rattler on the last play of the game, forcing a fumble and sealing their victory.

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