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South Carolina beats Kent State 57-0 in season opener
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LaNorris Sellers threw three touchdown passes as South Carolina beat Kent State 57-0 on Saturday in Columbia. Sellers finished 19-of-23 for 270 yards in Kendal Briles's new offense as the Gamecocks piled up 645 yards. Six players scored touchdowns, including Donovan Murph with two catches and Jabree Coleman on a 60-yard run. Kent State hosts Wofford on September 12.
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What It Means For You
- South Carolina opens the season with 645 total yards and a 57-0 win.
- Sellers completed 19 of 23 passes for 270 yards under new coordinator Kendal Briles.
- Kent State hosts Wofford on September 12; South Carolina hosts Towson the same day.
What's Happening
- LaNorris Sellers threw three touchdown passes in Columbia.
- Six Gamecocks scored, including transfers Jabree Coleman and Donovan Murph.
- Coleman's 60-yard run highlighted a four-touchdown second quarter.
New Offense Under Briles
- Briles replaced Mike Shula as offensive coordinator after nine games last season.
- South Carolina huddled at times but also worked quickly Saturday.
- Coleman entered the game as a possible third-string running back.
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