South Carolina Gamecocks defeat Oklahoma Sooners 42-25: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · South Carolina Gamecocks 42, Oklahoma Sooners 25
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Oklahoma Sooners 42-25 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 44.5, with 67 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Oklahoma Sooners final score and game recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 21-10 to lead 28-10 at halftime. The Oklahoma Sooners outscored the South Carolina Gamecocks 15-14 in the second half. The South Carolina Gamecocks led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 19/24 passing for 301 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 13 carries for 96 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- John Mateer (Oklahoma Sooners): 26/43 passing for 244 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Ivan Carreon (Oklahoma Sooners): 5 catches for 88 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Oklahoma Sooners?
The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 17 points.
The spread opened at Oklahoma Sooners -4.5 and closed at Oklahoma Sooners -3.5.
Did South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Oklahoma Sooners go over or under the total?
The game went over: 67 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, over by 22.5. 38 of the 67 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Oklahoma Sooners predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Oklahoma Sooners to win at -170, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Oklahoma Sooners game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 22.5: the over, paying -108, with 38 points scored.
- Oklahoma Sooners team total 23.5: the over, paying -118, with 25 scored.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the under, paying -115, with 7 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first quarter, paying +110.
- First-half spread: South Carolina Gamecocks +1.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-half moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first half, paying +124.
- South Carolina Gamecocks team total 20.5: the over, paying -115, with 42 scored.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Oklahoma Sooners odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the South Carolina Gamecocks at +140 and the Oklahoma Sooners at -170. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oklahoma Sooners a 60% favorite. The South Carolina Gamecocks won as the underdog at +140: $140 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Oklahoma Sooners, the best price before the game was -152 at FanDuel: priced near fair (−0.1% value).
The spread moved toward the South Carolina Gamecocks between the open and the close, and they covered.
South Carolina Gamecocks and Oklahoma Sooners betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the South Carolina Gamecocks 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
This result left the Oklahoma Sooners 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times, with 1 push.
What's next for South Carolina Gamecocks and Oklahoma Sooners?
Next for the South Carolina Gamecocks: the Texas A&M Aggies at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Oklahoma Sooners: at the Florida Gators on Saturday, November 7, 2026.