The South Carolina Gamecocks are in control of the Missouri Tigers

The battle for this year’s Mayor’s Cup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Missouri did not disappoint. In a low-scoring back-and-forth affair to start the game, South Carolina dominates the second quarter to take a 21-6 lead against the Tigers heading into the half.

The #24 Missouri Tigers entered the game as underdogs to a hot #23 South Carolina team that is now ranked for the first time since the end of the 2022 season. The Gamecocks are looking to end a five-game skid against the Tigers.

Missouri started the scoring on their first possession behind the return of star QB Brady Cook. Cook finished the drive 3/4 for 36-yards. The Tigers would take an early 3-0 lead, but that would be their only lead of the half.

South Carolina scores 21 points on the back of an impressive passing attack. Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers finished the half 11/15 through the air for 209 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Nyck Harbor leads the team in receiving with two catches for 69 yards and a score. Jared Brown and Joshua Simon also had receiving touchdowns in the game.

Defensively, it was a bender, but don’t break a game early. Missouri crossed into South Carolina territory on four of its five drives. The Gamecocks defense held the Tigers to six points and blocked a field goal on special teams. Missouri finished the half with 17 yards and 0-5 on third downs.

After wins over Texas A&M and Vanderbilt, the Gamecocks stay in rhythm and will look to win their first game against Missouri in the Shane Beamer era.

South Carolina receives the second half kickoff. Follow us here for live scores and updates on the second half.

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