Brandon Wilds rushed for over 100 yards Saturday

The Citadel received the ball to start the second half. The Bulldogs put together a decent drive, moving across midfield into Gamecocks’ territory, but were unable to get any points. They chewed up almost eight minutes of clock before they punted it away.

USC took over on its own nine yard line. The Gamecocks put together an impressive 91 yard touchdown drive, capped by a 26 yard pass from Connor Shaw to Ace Sanders. The drive took six plays and took 2:44 seconds. USC led 27-13 with 4:30 left in the quarter.

The Citadel was forced to punt on its next possession, and USC had the ball as the quarter ended.

THIRD QUARTER SCORE: USC 27, The Citadel 13

USC never trailed against the Bulldogs Saturday

The second quarter began with USC in the middle of their third possession of the game. Connor Shaw and the offense bounced back from the interception on its previous possession, taking the ball 72 yards on 18 plays. The drive to 9:18 seconds off the clock. Brandon Wilds capped the drive with a three yard touchdown run, his second of the game, and USC reclaimed the lead by seven, 14-7.

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USC scored first Saturday, the first time that has happened all season

USC won the toss and elected to receive. The Gamecocks took their opening possession 69 yards in 4:43 seconds, ending with a two yard touchdown run by Brandon Wilds. It is the first time this season USC has scored first. Connor Shaw was 4-4 for 54 yards on the drive. Wilds carried the ball four times for 17 yards.

The Citadel offense went three-and-out on its first possession. The key play on the drive came on a third down fumble that the USC defense appeared to be ready to scoop up and take the other way for a score. However, Melvin Ingram was unable to corral the ball and the Bulldogs found a way to retain possession. A 59 yard punt enabled them to flip the field, so the fumble recovery was a big one.

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