South Carolina Stuns No. 16 Florida in Gainesville

Topeka, KS, October 10, 2026 — South Carolina delivered a significant upset on Saturday, defeating No. 16 Florida by a score of 38-19 in Gainesville. The victory came as a surprise, particularly given the venue and Florida’s ranking.

The key to South Carolina’s success in the contest was the performance of quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Sellers was instrumental in the team’s offensive output, directly accounting for a total of five touchdowns during the game. His contributions proved decisive in securing the win against the ranked opponent.

The final score indicated a clear margin of victory for South Carolina, 38 points to Florida’s 19. The game took place in Gainesville, Florida, which is the home field for the Gators. The details surrounding the specific nature of Sellers’ five touchdowns, such as whether they were rushing or passing, and the timeline of the game, were not provided in the summary of this trend.

This result marks a notable achievement for the South Carolina program, achieving a win on the road against a nationally ranked team. The margin of victory further underscored the team’s performance. Further context on the game’s progression and specific play-by-play was not available.

Story summarized from the original created by MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.

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