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The 2010 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Steve Spurrier, who was in his sixth season at USC. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina and were members of the East Division of the Southeastern Conference. The Gamecocks finished the season 9–5, 5–3 in SEC play to win the East Division for the first and only time in program history. A highlight of the season was South Carolina's convincing win against defending national champion Alabama, becoming their first ever victory over a number 1 ranked opponent.[1] They earned their first appearance in the SEC Championship where they were defeated by Auburn 17–56. They were invited to the Chick-fil-A Bowl, where they were defeated by Florida State 17–26. For leading the Gamecocks to the SEC East Division championship, Steve Spurrier was awarded his seventh and final SEC Coach of the Year Award.[2]
2010 South Carolina Gamecocks football | |
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SEC East Division champion | |
SEC Championship Game, L 17–56 vs. Auburn | |
Chick-fil-A Bowl, L 17–26 vs. Florida State | |
Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Eastern Division | |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 22 |
AP | No. 22 |
Record | 9–5 (5–3 SEC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive scheme | Multiple |
Defensive coordinator | Ellis Johnson (3rd season) |
Base defense | 4–2–5 |
Home stadium | Williams-Brice Stadium (Capacity: 80,250) |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 22 South Carolina x | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky | 2 | – | 6 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanderbilt | 1 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 1 Auburn x$# | 8 | – | 0 | 14 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 12 Arkansas % | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 8 LSU | 6 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 10 Alabama | 5 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 15 Mississippi State | 4 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ole Miss* | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Auburn 56, South Carolina 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On April 10, 2010, the White squad defeated the Garnet squad, 21–17, in the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game, in front of a crowd of 22,000.
The October 9 game against Alabama played host to ESPN's College GameDay, the program's 5th time hosting the popular ESPN show.[3]
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 7:30 pm | Southern Miss* | ESPN | W 41–13 | 70,438 | ||
September 11 | 12:00 pm | No. 22 Georgia | No. 24 |
| ESPN2 | W 17–6 | 80,974 |
September 18 | 7:00 pm | No. 24 (FCS) Furman* | No. 13 |
| ESPN3 | W 38–19 | 73,681 |
September 25 | 7:45 pm | at No. 17 Auburn | No. 12 | ESPN | L 27–35 | 87,451 | |
October 9 | 3:30 pm | No. 1 Alabama | No. 19 |
| CBS | W 35–21 | 82,993 |
October 16 | 6:00 pm | at Kentucky | No. 10 | ESPN2 | L 28–31 | 67,955 | |
October 23 | 7:00 pm | at Vanderbilt | No. 19 | SECRN | W 21–7 | 33,425 | |
October 30 | 12:21 pm | Tennessee | No. 17 |
| SECN | W 38–24 | 79,336 |
November 6 | 7:00 pm | No. 17 Arkansas | No. 18 |
| ESPN | L 20–41 | 75,136 |
November 13 | 7:15 pm | at No. 24 Florida | No. 22 | ESPN | W 36–14 | 90,885 | |
November 20 | 12:21 pm | Troy* | No. 17 |
| SECN | W 69–24 | 74,117 |
November 27 | 7:00 pm | at Clemson* | No. 18 | ESPN2 | W 29–7 | 81,355 | |
December 4 | 4:00 pm | vs. No. 2 Auburn | No. 18 | CBS | L 17–56 | 75,802 | |
December 31 | 7:30 pm | vs. No. 23 Florida State* | No. 19 |
| ESPN | L 17–26 | 72,217 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Eagles | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
Gamecocks | 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
Quarterback Stephen Garcia and freshman running back Marcus Lattimore each rushed for two touchdowns and USC head coach Steve Spurrier won his 18th straight season opener, 41-13 over Southern Miss. Sophomore wide receiver Alshon Jeffery also had 106 receiving yards and freshman wide receiver Ace Sanders had a 53-yard run off of a reverse. Freshman backup quarterback Connor Shaw also had a highlight, throwing his first touchdown pass as a Gamecock to wide receiver D.L. Moore.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#22 Bulldogs | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
#24 Gamecocks | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
Freshman running back Marcus Lattimore carried for 182 yards and two touchdowns, as #24 South Carolina outmatched #22 Georgia, 17-6, in the SEC opener for both teams. Quarterback Stephen Garcia was 12-17 for 165 yards, with seven of his passes caught by wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, who finished with 103 yards. Lattimore had 103 yards rushing in the first half, and USC held a 228-73 edge in total yards after the first two quarters. Georgia's 6 points were the fewest allowed by Carolina to a Bulldog team since a 2-0 USC victory in 1904, and the Gamecock defense held the Bulldogs to 61 rushing yards. Head Coach Steve Spurrier won his 106th SEC game, tying him for second all-time in the conference with former Ole Miss coach Johnny Vaught.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Paladins | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
#13 Gamecocks | 14 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
Stephen Garcia went 13-20 for 150 yards with two touchdown passes, and Marcus Lattimore had 19 carries for 97 yards and a touchdown to lead the #13 Gamecocks to a 38-19 win over Furman. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore sealed the game with an 80-yard interception return for touchdown in the 4th quarter.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#12 Gamecocks | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
#17 Tigers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#1 Crimson Tide | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 21 |
#19 Gamecocks | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
USC toppled Alabama at home to notch their first defeat of a top-ranked team in school history.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#10 Gamecocks | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Wildcats | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#19 Gamecocks | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Commodores | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Volunteers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
#17 Gamecocks | 0 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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#17 Razorbacks | 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
#18 Gamecocks | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
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#22 Gamecocks | 9 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 36 |
#24 Gators | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
With the win, South Carolina clinched the SEC East and a spot in the SEC Championship for the first time in program history.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Trojans | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 |
#17 Gamecocks | 28 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 69 |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 18 South Carolina | 9 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 29 |
Clemson | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Game information |
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Statistics | SC | CLEM |
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First downs | 14 | 13 |
Total yards | 66–322 | 62–251 |
Rushing yards | 36–95 | 27–61 |
Passing yards | 227 | 212 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 14–30–0 | 17–35–1 |
Time of possession | 21:11 | 15:26 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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South Carolina | Passing | Stephen Garcia | 14/30, 227 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Marcus Lattimore | 23 carries, 48 yards | |
Receiving | Alshon Jeffery | 5 receptions, 141 yards, TD | |
Clemson | Passing | Kyle Parker | 7/17, 117 yards, TD, INT |
Rushing | Jamie Harper | 16 carries, 58 yards | |
Receiving | DeAndre Hopkins | 7 receptions, 124 yards, TD |
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#2 Tigers | 21 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 56 |
#18 Gamecocks | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
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#19 Gamecocks | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
#23 Seminoles | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
Projected starters and primary backups for SEC Championship Game versus Auburn on December 4, 2010.
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US college sports recruiting information for 2010 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Javon Bell DB |
Jacksonville, FL | Ribault HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 4.5 | Feb 3, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 | ||||||
A.J. Cann OL |
Bamberg, SC | Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | 5.1 | Jun 17, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
Patrick Fish K |
Lawndale, NC | Burns HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | - | Oct 4, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
Cody Gibson OL |
Tallahassee, FL | Lincoln HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | 5.2 | Jul 7, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Toquavius Gilchrist LB |
El Dorado, KS | Butler County CC | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | 4.5 | Dec 15, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
Sharrod Golightly DB |
Decatur, GA | Southwest Dekalb HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.6 | Feb 1, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Brandon Golson LB |
St. Matthews, SC | Calhoun County HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | - | Jun 11, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
Victor Hampton DB |
Darlington, SC | Darlington HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 4.4 | Jan 9, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
Byron Jerideau DT |
Fort Scott, KS | Fort Scott CC | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | 5.0 | Feb 1, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
Nick Jones WR |
Duncan, SC | Byrnes HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 4.45 | Nov 22, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Marcus Lattimore RB |
Duncan, SC | Byrnes HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 4.5 | Feb 2, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84 | ||||||
Du'Von Millsap OL |
Buford, GA | Buford HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | 5.0 | Oct 27, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
Ronald Patrick OL |
Cocoa, FL | Cocoa HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | - | Jun 21, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
Kelcy Quarles DT |
Greenwood, SC | Greenwood HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | 4.7 | Nov 24, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
Corey Robinson OL |
Havelock, NC | Havelock HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | 5.1 | Jun 30, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
Ace Sanders WR |
Bradenton, FL | Manatee HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 4.4 | Jan 28, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 | ||||||
Cadarious Sanders DB |
LaGrange, GA | Troup County HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.6 | Jul 26, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 | ||||||
Connor Shaw QB |
Flowery Branch, GA | Flowery Branch HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.5 | Apr 11, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
Corey Simmons DE |
Norcross, GA | Greater Atlanta Christian School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | 5.1 | Jan 27, 2010 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
J.T. Surratt DT |
Winston-Salem, NC | Parkland HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | - | Jun 18, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 | ||||||
Dylan Thompson QB |
Boiling Springs, SC | Boiling Springs HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 4.6 | Jun 15, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Brison Williams DB |
Warner Robins, GA | Northside HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | - | Jun 21, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Tramell Williams OL |
Jacksonville, FL | Robert E. Lee HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | 4.9 | Jun 26, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 34 Rivals: 24 ESPN: 23 | ||||||
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