South Carolina Stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 Behind Sellers' Five TDs

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers accounted for five touchdowns — four passing and one rushing — as the Gamecocks defeated No. 16 Florida 38-19 in Gainesville on Saturday. Sellers completed 23 of 35 passes for 279 yards and found four different receivers for scores against the SEC's worst passing defense.

The victory snapped South Carolina's eight-game losing streak in conference play, dating back to a win over Kentucky in September 2025. It also marked the program's first win in Gainesville since 2014. The Gamecocks took control with two third-quarter touchdown drives after a 45-minute lightning delay extended halftime.

“He was a freaking dude today. Some of the throws in tight windows, running the ball, just poised, confident.”

Florida, a double-digit home favorite, suffered its second consecutive blowout loss following a 45-17 defeat at Missouri. The Gators fell to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play. Coach Jon Sumrall acknowledged persistent coverage issues and said the staff has tried multiple defensive schemes without finding consistency.

South Carolina converted 10 of 16 third downs and outscored Florida 31-9 after the Gators took an early 10-7 lead. Three sacks failed to slow Sellers, who also tossed aside a defender on a key third-quarter run. Coach Shane Beamer, who had challenged Sellers two weeks ago, embraced his children on the field after the win.