South Carolina Gamecocks defeat Texas A&M Aggies 17-9: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Texas A&M Aggies 9, South Carolina Gamecocks 17
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Texas A&M Aggies 17-9 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 52.5, with 26 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. The South Carolina Gamecocks led 7-6 at halftime. They outscored the Texas A&M Aggies 10-3 in the second half, 10-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They trailed by 2 points after the third quarter and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Rueben Owens II (Texas A&M Aggies): 19 carries for 137 yards.
- Marcel Reed (Texas A&M Aggies): 25/43 passing for 251 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 20/31 passing for 251 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Mazeo Bennett Jr. (South Carolina Gamecocks): 3 catches for 66 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks?
The South Carolina Gamecocks covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, winning by 8 points.
The spread opened at South Carolina Gamecocks -7 and closed at South Carolina Gamecocks -6.5.
Did Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 26 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, under by 26.5. 13 of the 26 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 51.5 and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the South Carolina Gamecocks to win at -250, a win (+$40 on a $100 bet).
Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks 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 moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first half, paying -205.
- Texas A&M Aggies team total 22.5: the under, paying -108, with 9 scored.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying -102, with 13 points scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -135, with 0 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- South Carolina Gamecocks team total 30.5: the under, paying -115, with 17 scored.
- First-half spread: Texas A&M Aggies +3.5 covered, paying -102.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Texas A&M Aggies at +205 and the South Carolina Gamecocks at -260. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the South Carolina Gamecocks a 69% favorite. The South Carolina Gamecocks won as the favorite at -260: $38.46 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the best price before the game was -235 at BetMGM: priced near fair (−0.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Texas A&M Aggies between the open and the close, and the South Carolina Gamecocks covered. The total moved up from 51.5 to 52.5, and the game went under.
Texas A&M Aggies and South Carolina Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Texas A&M Aggies 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-4 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 3 times and under 5 times. That made it two straight losses for the Texas A&M Aggies.
This result left the South Carolina Gamecocks 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it four straight wins for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
What's next for Texas A&M Aggies and South Carolina Gamecocks?
Next for the Texas A&M Aggies: the Tennessee Volunteers at home on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the South Carolina Gamecocks: at the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, November 14, 2026.