South Carolina Leads Texas A&M 7-3 at Half
Mazeo Bennett's touchdown catch from LaNorris Sellers gave South Carolina the early edge in Columbia.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
South Carolina led Texas A&M 7-3 at halftime in its game in Columbia, South Carolina. The first quarter ended scoreless before David Olano's 40-yard field goal and a Sellers touchdown pass to Mazeo Bennett.
Why it matters
The first-half lead gives South Carolina a narrow advantage over Texas A&M as the teams head into the second half. Turnovers and sacks shaped the early possessions for both offenses.
At halftime, South Carolina led 7-3 after Sellers threw a touchdown pass to Bennett, while Texas A&M's only points came on Olano's 40-yard field goal. Sellers' 64-yard completion to Bennett and a 16-yard loss on a sack-fumble were among the key plays of the first half.
The players
LaNorris Sellers
Sellers is South Carolina's quarterback who threw the touchdown pass to Mazeo Bennett and completed a 64-yard pass during the first half.
Mazeo Bennett
Bennett is a South Carolina receiver who caught Sellers' touchdown pass that gave the Gamecocks a 7-3 lead.
David Olano
Olano is a Texas A&M kicker who made a 40-yard field goal for the Aggies' only points of the first half.
The details
Sellers threw a touchdown pass to Mazeo Bennett to give South Carolina a 7-3 lead. Sellers was later sacked for a 4-yard loss, fumbled the ball, and Texas A&M recovered it.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: South Carolina and Texas A&M were at halftime with South Carolina ahead 7-3.
Season Trajectory
The first-half result is one data point in a 2026 SEC season where South Carolina and Texas A&M are both competing within a conference race. The game's early turnovers and sacks shape how each team's quarterback play is assessed heading into the second half.
Fantasy managers tracking Sellers, Bennett, or Reed can use the first-half passing and sack totals to adjust lineups for the second half. The early turnovers and sacks also affect how each offense is weighted in weekly rankings.
The takeaway
Early turnovers and sacks can decide close games, and South Carolina's ability to protect the ball in the second half will matter as much as its scoring. Watch whether Texas A&M can respond after its scoreless first quarter.
Further reading
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