South Carolina Gamecocks defeat Kent State Golden Flashes 57-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Kent State Golden Flashes 0, South Carolina Gamecocks 57
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Kent State Golden Flashes 57-0 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 35.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 53.5, with 57 points combined.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. South Carolina Gamecocks final score and game recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 22-0 to lead 29-0 at halftime. They outscored the Kent State Golden Flashes 28-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dru DeShields (Kent State Golden Flashes): 12/20 passing for 63 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Dru DeShields (Kent State Golden Flashes): 3 carries for 27 yards.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 19/23 passing for 270 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Donovan Murph (South Carolina Gamecocks): 4 catches for 92 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Kent State Golden Flashes vs. South Carolina Gamecocks?
The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 35.5-point favorites, winning by 57 points.
Did Kent State Golden Flashes vs. South Carolina Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 57 points combined against a closing total of 53.5, over by 3.5. 29 of the 57 points came in the first half.
Kent State Golden Flashes and South Carolina Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kent State Golden Flashes 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the South Carolina Gamecocks 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Kent State Golden Flashes and South Carolina Gamecocks?
Next for the Kent State Golden Flashes: the Wofford Terriers at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the South Carolina Gamecocks: the Towson Tigers at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.