The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: The Gamecocks triumph over the SC State Bulldogs in a rain soaked victory

After an initial rain delay, the game between the USC Gamecocks and SC State Bulldogs was underway. After a slow offensive start, the Gamecocks triumphed over the Bulldogs 38-10.

Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain leaps over two players while running towards the endzone during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. Swain scored two punt-return touchdowns.
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain leaps over two players while running towards the endzone during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. Swain scored two punt-return touchdowns.
The USC football team takes position at the line of scrimmage during the game against SC State on Sep. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 38-10
The USC football team takes position at the line of scrimmage during the game against SC State on Sep. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 38-10
The Gamecocks football team celebrate in the endzone after scoring a touchdown during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks initially started slow against the Bulldogs but pulled ahead after two punt-return touchdowns.
The Gamecocks football team celebrate in the endzone after scoring a touchdown during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks initially started slow against the Bulldogs but pulled ahead after two punt-return touchdowns.
Spectators swings towels above their heads during the playing of "Sandstorm" during the game against SC State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. After an initial rain delay of nearly two hours, fans packed back into the stands.
Spectators swings towels above their heads during the playing of "Sandstorm" during the game against SC State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. After an initial rain delay of nearly two hours, fans packed back into the stands.
Graduate running back Oscar Adaway III fights his way to the end zone during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. Adaway extended the Gamecocks lead in the second half to 24-3 with a 5-yard touchdown run.
Graduate running back Oscar Adaway III fights his way to the end zone during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. Adaway extended the Gamecocks lead in the second half to 24-3 with a 5-yard touchdown run.
A flag bearing the USC Gamecock logo flys above the end zone during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. This was the Gamecocks' first home game of the 2025 season.
A flag bearing the USC Gamecock logo flys above the end zone during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. This was the Gamecocks' first home game of the 2025 season.
Members of the Gamecocks' defensive line tackle an opposing player during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks had four sacks against the Bulldogs contributing to its lead of 38-10
Members of the Gamecocks' defensive line tackle an opposing player during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks had four sacks against the Bulldogs contributing to its lead of 38-10
Members of the USC dance team perform an air split during a timeout at the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. In addition to the dance team, Williams-Brice debuted a new light show system.
Members of the USC dance team perform an air split during a timeout at the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. In addition to the dance team, Williams-Brice debuted a new light show system.
Redshirt junior linebacker Jaron Willis hold the football after scoring a touchdown during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. Willis was one of several defensive touchdowns that contributed to the Gamecocks' overall lead in the second half.
Redshirt junior linebacker Jaron Willis hold the football after scoring a touchdown during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. Willis was one of several defensive touchdowns that contributed to the Gamecocks' overall lead in the second half.
Freshman wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. attempts to shake off an opposing player during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks totaled 125 rushing yards to the Bulldogs' 62.
Freshman wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. attempts to shake off an opposing player during the game against SC State on Sept. 6, 2025. The Gamecocks totaled 125 rushing yards to the Bulldogs' 62.