LaNorris Sellers leads No. 23 South Carolina to fourth win over Texas A&M
Quarterback LaNorris Sellers led No. 23 South Carolina to a 17-9 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday, November 7, 2026, marking the Gamecocks’ fourth win. Sellers threw for 251 yards and a touchdown before sealing the game with a 41-yard rushing score in the final two minutes, despite playing through an ankle injury.
Sellers Returns from Injury to Seal Victory
The game’s outcome shifted in the final moments when Sellers broke free for a 41-yard touchdown run, a play occurring immediately after the South Carolina defense forced a turnover on downs. According to the Associated Press, Sellers had exited the field before halftime to undergo X-rays on an injured ankle. He returned in the third quarter after confirming during warmups that he could continue to play.
The Gamecocks’ scoring was bolstered by Malik Orsan, who kicked a 43-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter to give South Carolina a 10-9 lead. This advantage held as the defense prevented Texas A&M from mounting a late comeback. On the Aggies’ final possession, quarterback Marcel Reed’s desperation pass sailed over his receiver’s head at the 3-yard line, finalizing the result.
Texas a&M Struggles to Convert Opportunities
Texas A&M, which entered the season ranked No. 8, struggled to capitalize on its offensive production throughout the evening. The Aggies outgained South Carolina in total yardage and maintained possession for nearly 10 minutes longer than the Gamecocks. A critical turning point occurred early in the third quarter when Texas A&M kicker David Olano missed a field goal attempt. This was Olano’s first miss of the season following a streak of 16 successful kicks.
The loss guarantees the Aggies a losing record in Southeastern Conference play for the first time since 2022, when the team finished 2-6. The program, which reached the College Football Playoff last year, has now lost three of its past four games.
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South Carolina Rebounds in Conference Standings
The victory represents a significant turnaround for South Carolina, which began its SEC schedule with an 0-3 record. Since that start, the team has secured wins against ranked opponents including Florida and Tennessee, as well as a victory at Oklahoma.
Following the win, the Gamecocks are now 6-3 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. The team is scheduled to play its final SEC road game at Arkansas next Saturday, while Texas A&M prepares to face No. 16 Tennessee.
The shift in momentum for the South Carolina program highlights the volatility of collegiate athletic performance.
The result leaves Texas A&M with a 4-5 overall record, continuing a downward trend from their early-season standing as a top-10 program.