Georgia steamrolls South Carolina, 48-7

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Gamecocks braced for Saturday’s game against the No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. The game took place on for Sept. 17 at the Williams-Brice Stadium. Kickoff began at noon.

The South Carolina Gamecocks returned home for a three-game homestand. The first game is also a matchup with the defending national champions.

The Gamecocks came into Saturday’s contest with a 1-1 record after defeating Georgia State 34-14 in the season opener then falling to Arkansas 44-30 in the SEC opener for both teams.

Georgia defeated the nationally ranked Oregon 49-3 before overwhelming Samford 33-0.

Gamecocks Head Football Coach Shane Beamer will again face a former colleague for the third straight week. Beamer was on Kirby Smart’s staff at Georgia in 2016 and 2017.

The team comes into Saturday down players after season-ending injuries suffered during the game against Arkansas.

FINAL SCORE

Georgia Bulldogs won the game with 48 to 7. Next Saturday, Sept.24, the Gamecocks take on Charlotte at the Williams Brice Stadium. Kickoff begins at 7:30 p.m.

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