South Carolina vs Virginia Tech: Live Scores and updates

South Carolina football is back as the Gamecocks prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta, Georgia. Scroll for live scores and updates surrounding today's action.

The Gamecocks quest for a playoff push in 2025 begins today against Virginia Tech. These two teams have not met since 1991, with South Carolina holding a 11-7 lead in the all-time series. If you're looking for more on today's game, check out these articles below:

Live Scores and Updates: South Carolina 10, Virginia Tech 8

First Quarter:

- The Gamecocks strike first after a few explosive plays and then capped off by a Sellers touchdown run.
- Virginia Tech get down in the red zone after an explosive passing play from Kyron Drones, but the Gamecocks intercept him in the end zone on third down.
- Sellers is sacked in the end zone for a safety.
- Virginia Tech hits another explosive passing play but a chop block brings the play back and the Gamecocks force a three and out.
- South Carolina is forced to punt after getting stuffed on the run on first and second down. Sellers forced to throw it away on 3rd down.
- An offsides call on South Carolina's Dylan Stewart moves the sticks for Virginia Tech. (END)

Second Quarter:

- Drones hits Green for a big play to put the Hokies in the red zone and then the Gamecocks are flagged for a late hit out of bounds. The Gamecocks make a stand and Virginia Tech settles for three points.
- On the first play of the game, South Carolina is charged with a delay of game. Sellers tries to pick up a 3rd and long with his feet but is ran out of bounds. Gamecocks punt it away.
- Hokies pick up a first down on third and short on the ground. Gamecocks get the ball back.
- The Gamecocks pick up a big gain on the ground from Adaway to get past midfield. Sellers is sacked and stripped, but the Gamecocks fall on it. Faison breaks one open but comes up just a few yards short on 2nd and 33. Sellers hits Harbor to pick up the first. Sellers hits Harbor in the end zone for a touchdown. However, the call is overturned and ruled incomplete. Gamecocks settle for three.
- Hokies pick up a a third and short after a review to keep the sticks moving. Drones hits green on a crosser to pick up a first down. Gamecocks make a stand and the Hokies attempt a 56-yard field goal and Love drills it. (HALFTIME)

Third Quarter

-The Hokies came out and established the run, picking up several first downs. Despite the success, the drive ended on a dropped pass that led to the Hokies punting the ball to the South Carolina 17 yard line.
-After rushing for a few yard, Sellers dumps a pass off to Adaway, who picks up a first down. Despite picking up another first down after a long catch-and-run from tight end Brady Hunt, Sellers sails a pass to Mazeo Bennett Jr. and the Gamecocks punt the ball.
-The Hokies continue to dominate on the ground, picking up two quick first downs. Drones then completes a 32 yard pass to Donavan Greene. The next play, Dylan Stewart sacked Drones for an eight yard loss as well as the Hokies being called for unnecessary roughness. Stewart picks up another sack the very next play. Drones is again pressured is forced to throw the ball away, Hokies punt.
-Sellers connects with freshman Donovan Murph for 21 yards, but then is sacked for a ten yard loss. Sellers is again sacked, Gamecocks punt the ball away.
-Hokies RB PJ Prioleau stopped for no gain, 2nd & 10 (THIRD QUARTER ENDS).

Fourth Quarter

-Drones is sacked by Jatieus Gear for a six yard loss, but Gear goes down with an injury and is taken off the field. Drones then throws a tipped pass on third down that falls incomplette, Hokies punt.
-After an illegal formation penalty, the Hokies punt the ball again, and it is returned for an 80 yard touchdown by Vicari Swain.
-Drones keeps the ball on an option and only gains a yard before bouncing back with a first down strike to Cameron Seldon. Drones continuues to deliver with a 28 yard pass to Isaiah Spencer. Drones is stopped short after trying to run convert on 3rd down. Hokies set up for a field goal, and John Love connects from 39 yards.
-Faison opens the drive with a nine yard rush, gains first down on next play. Sellers connects with Nyck Harbor on an 64 yard touchdown pass.
-Jalon Kilgore opens the drive with a TFL, but the Hokies convert on third down through the air. On 3rd & 10, The Gamecocks call their first timeout of the half. After three consecutive incomplete passes, the Hokies go for it on fourth down and Drones throws his second interception of the day to redshirt junior Peyton Williams.
-Gamecocks lose yardage on first two plays of the drive, Hokies call timeouts after each play. On 3rd & 13, Sellers escapes two sacks and runs for a first down after a 16 yard rush. The Gamecocks go for it on 4th & 5 and convert at the two minute timeout. The Hokies are out of timeouts. The Gamecocks then kneel the clock out. (FINAL)

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