Bentley throws 4 TDs, South Carolina beats Coastal Carolina
Jake Bentley threw for four touchdowns, Rico Dowdle scored twice and South Carolina beat Coastal Carolina 49-15 Saturday in a season opener for each team.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
15
South Carolina Gamecocks
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCU | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| SC | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
Williams-Brice Stadium · 75,126 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | L 8-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Georgia State Panthers | W 31-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs App State Mountaineers | L 32-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | W 27-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Georgia Southern Eagles | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:54 15-49
Massimo Biscardi 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:45 12-49
Randrecous Davis 27 Yd pass from Michael Scarnecchia (Parker White Kick)
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Touchdown 9:49 12-42
Jaivon Heiligh 8 Yd pass from Bryce Carpenter (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:02 6-42
Deebo Samuel 8 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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Touchdown 6:52 6-35
Ty'Son Williams 9 Yd Run (Parker White Kick)
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Field Goal 10:03 6-28
Massimo Biscardi 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:14 3-28
Rico Dowdle 22 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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Touchdown 6:03 3-21
Bryan Edwards 24 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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Field Goal 12:01 3-14
Massimo Biscardi 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:02 0-14
Kiel Pollard 8 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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Touchdown 12:02 0-7
Rico Dowdle 5 Yd Run (Parker White Kick)
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SC
4 plays, 46 yards, 2:54 · End of Game
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CCU 2:54
10 plays, 66 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:54 15-49
Massimo Biscardi 27 Yd Field Goal
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SC 6:45
7 plays, 89 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:45 12-49
Randrecous Davis 27 Yd pass from Michael Scarnecchia (Parker White Kick)
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CCU 9:49
7 plays, 68 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 12-42
Jaivon Heiligh 8 Yd pass from Bryce Carpenter (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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SC 13:32
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:20 · Downs
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CCU 14:52
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:10 · Fumble
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SC 1:02
11 plays, 77 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 6-42
Deebo Samuel 8 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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CCU 4:49
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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SC 6:52
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 6-35
Ty'Son Williams 9 Yd Run (Parker White Kick)
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CCU 10:03
9 plays, 47 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:03 6-28
Massimo Biscardi 45 Yd Field Goal
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CCU
1 play, -10 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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SC 0:14
5 plays, 76 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:14 3-28
Rico Dowdle 22 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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CCU 0:59
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:00 · Punt
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SC 1:48
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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CCU 3:15
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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SC 6:03
14 plays, 72 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 3-21
Bryan Edwards 24 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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CCU 12:01
15 plays, 53 yards, 8:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:01 3-14
Massimo Biscardi 39 Yd Field Goal
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SC 5:02
10 plays, 69 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:02 0-14
Kiel Pollard 8 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick)
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CCU 9:40
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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SC 12:02
8 plays, 80 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:02 0-7
Rico Dowdle 5 Yd Run (Parker White Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CCU
SC
20
1st Downs
32
2-9
3rd down efficiency
5-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
238
Total Yards
557
112
Passing
294
13/18
Comp/Att
25/35
6.2
Yards per pass
8.4
126
Rushing
263
39
Rushing Attempts
38
3.2
Yards per rush
6.9
4-36
Penalties
9-99
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:58
Possession
30:02
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