Here's What The Stats Say About Texas A&M vs. South Carolina

These numbers will tell the story between Texas A&M and South Carolina.

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer and his team celebrate the win with their fans against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Texas A&M and South Carolina could not be entering their Week 11 matchup on more different trajectories.

The Aggies are ranked No. 3 in the country after a monumental 9-0 start and look like a legitimate national title contender.  Meanwhile, the Gamecocks sit at 3–6, a disappointing follow-up to last year’s 9–4 resurgence.

Saturday also offers a revenge opportunity for the Aggies. A season ago, a 44–20 loss in Columbia marked the start of a late-season collapse that turned a 7–1 start into an 8–5 finish.

Looking at both squads, it’s clear why A&M opened as a 17-point favorite. A top A&M offense against a struggling South Carolina defense.

Here’s how the numbers stack up for Saturday morning’s matchup at Kyle Field.

South Carolina’s Offense

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) hands the ball off to running back Rahsul Faison (1) during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

• Total: 294.1 yds (16th SEC)
• Passing: 183.6 yds (15th SEC)
• Rushing: 100.8 yds (16th SEC)
• Scoring: 19.7 points (16th SEC)
• Sacks allowed: 34 (131st FBS)

South Carolina's Top Offensive Players:

• QB LaNorris Sellers (#16): 1,536 yds, 61.7%, 7 TD, 5 INT, 117 car, 158 yds, 3 TD 
• RB Rahsul Faison (#1): 81 car, 350 yds, 4.3 avg, 3 TD 
• WR Nyck Harbor (#8): 21 rec, 401 yds, 19.1 avg, 4 TD

Matchup vs. Texas A&M Defense

Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

• Total: 317.3 yds (5th SEC)
• Passing: 189 yds (5th SEC)
• Rushing: 128.3 yds (9th SEC)
• Scoring: 22.9 points (12th SEC)
• Sacks: 34 (1st FBS)

A&M’s Top Defensive Players

• DE Cashius Howell (#9): 10.5 sacks, 11.5 TFLs, 21 tackles, 3 PD
• LB Taurean York (#21): 48 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 PD
• CB Will Lee III (#4): 37 tackles, 6 PD

South Carolina’s Defense

South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Jalon Kilgore (24) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. | Butch Dill-Imagn Images

• Total: 344.2 yds (10th SEC)
• Passing: 190.6 yds (6th SEC)
• Rushing: 153.7 yds (14th SEC)
• Scoring: 22.1 points (9th SEC) 
• Sacks: 17 (13th SEC)
• Interceptions: 9(3rd SEC)

South Carolina's Top Defensive Players

• DE Dylan Stewart (#6): 3.5 sacks, 11 TFLs, 2 FFs 30 tackles, 1 PD
• LB Fred Johnson (#15): 41 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PD, 1 int
• S Jalon Kilgore (#24): 38 tackles, 5 PD, 1 int

Matchup vs. Texas A&M Offense

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after a first down during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Tiger Stadium. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

• Total: 459.8 yds (4th SEC)
• Passing: 254.9 yds (6th SEC)
• Rushing: 204.9 (3rd SEC)
• Scoring: 37.8 (3rd SEC)
• Sacks allowed: 8 (1st SEC)

A&M’s Top Offensive Players

• QB Marcel Reed (#10): 2,193 yds, 62.3%, 19 TDs, 6 int, 69 car, 378 yds, 6 TDs
• WR Mario Craver (#1): 46 rec, 778 yds, 16.8 avg, 4 TDs
• WR KC Concepcion (#7): 40 rec, 629 yds, 15.7 avg, 8 TDs