The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock football falls to Florida

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to the Florida Gators 41-39 in their fourth Southeastern Conference matchup of the season at Williams-Brice Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023. This loss puts the Gamecocks at 2-4 for the season.

Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson hurdles over defender during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Anderson rushed for 98 yards on 20 carries as the Gamecocks fell 41-39.
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson hurdles over defender during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Anderson rushed for 98 yards on 20 carries as the Gamecocks fell 41-39.
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Alex Huntley, sixth-year running back D.J. Twitty, redshirt sophomore quarterback Colten Gauthier and graduate student tight end Joshua Simon run onto the field prior to South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks lost to the Gators 41-39.
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Alex Huntley, sixth-year running back D.J. Twitty, redshirt sophomore quarterback Colten Gauthier and graduate student tight end Joshua Simon run onto the field prior to South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks lost to the Gators 41-39.
Graduate student tight end Joshua Simon runs down the sideline during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Simon scored his first touchdown as a Gamecock on his only catch of the game, a 33-yard pass from Spencer Rattler.
Graduate student tight end Joshua Simon runs down the sideline during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Simon scored his first touchdown as a Gamecock on his only catch of the game, a 33-yard pass from Spencer Rattler.
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson stiff arms a Gator defender during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. With 98 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards, Anderson had his second consecutive game with more than 100 all-purpose yards.
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson stiff arms a Gator defender during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. With 98 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards, Anderson had his second consecutive game with more than 100 all-purpose yards.
Senior place kicker Mitch Jeter kicks the point after a touchdown during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Jeter converted each of his extra point and field goal opportunities in the game.
Senior place kicker Mitch Jeter kicks the point after a touchdown during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Jeter converted each of his extra point and field goal opportunities in the game.
Redshirt junior defensive back O’Donnell Fortune celebrates after getting the tackle during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023. Fortune and the Gamecocks fell to Florida 41-39 after a late comeback shifted momentum.
Redshirt junior defensive back O’Donnell Fortune celebrates after getting the tackle during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023. Fortune and the Gamecocks fell to Florida 41-39 after a late comeback shifted momentum.
Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler throws a pass during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Rattler threw for 313 yards, his third 300 yard passing game of the season.
Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler throws a pass during South Carolina’s game against Florida on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Rattler threw for 313 yards, his third 300 yard passing game of the season.
Fifth-year wide receiver Xavier Legette runs the ball down the field during the Gamecocks' 41-39 loss to Florida on Oct. 14, 2023. South Carolina suffered its first home loss of 2023 and fell to 2-4 on the season.
Fifth-year wide receiver Xavier Legette runs the ball down the field during the Gamecocks' 41-39 loss to Florida on Oct. 14, 2023. South Carolina suffered its first home loss of 2023 and fell to 2-4 on the season.
Sophomore defensive back Nick Emmanwori tries to tackle Florida freshman receiver Eugene Wilson III during the game on Oct. 14, 2023. The Gamecocks fell 41-39 after surrendering a late Gator touchdown.
Sophomore defensive back Nick Emmanwori tries to tackle Florida freshman receiver Eugene Wilson III during the game on Oct. 14, 2023. The Gamecocks fell 41-39 after surrendering a late Gator touchdown.
Several Gamecock defenders attempt to block a Florida extra point during the game on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina lost the game 41-39 despite blocking a field goal at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Several Gamecock defenders attempt to block a Florida extra point during the game on Oct. 14, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina lost the game 41-39 despite blocking a field goal at the beginning of the fourth quarter.