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Recap - Gamecocks Defeat Mississippi State 37-30

Xavier Legette was good for 189 receiving yards on Saturday as the Gamecocks grabbed a 37-30 win over the Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium.

South Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 46.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Mario Anderson rushed for 88 yards, while Spencer Rattler added 43 yards in the win. Xavier Legette and Trey Knox added 189 and 53 receiving yards respectively.

Jo'Quavious Marks rushed for 27 yards for Mississippi State, while Lideatrick Griffin added 9 yards. Will Rogers threw for 487 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Lideatrick Griffin and Justin Robinson had 256 and 91 yards respectively.

Mississippi State outgained South Carolina 519-432 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-19 by the Bulldogs.

South Carolina led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:42-28:18 split in that important category.

Next game, South Carolina takes its act on the road to face Tennessee looking for another win. For Mississippi State, they head home to face Alabama.