The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock football returns home, takes down Paladins

 The South Carolina Gamecocks took down the Furman Paladins 47-21 in its first home game of the season on Sept. 9, 2023. The Gamecocks worked in several freshman and evened up its record to 1-1 in 2023.

Redshirt senior defensive back Marcellas Dial screams after South Carolina stopped Furman on fourth down on Sept. 9, 2023. South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 for its first win of the season in its first game at Williams-Brice Stadium this year.
Redshirt senior defensive back Marcellas Dial screams after South Carolina stopped Furman on fourth down on Sept. 9, 2023. South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 for its first win of the season in its first game at Williams-Brice Stadium this year.
Redshirt senior defensive back Marcellas Dial and graduate defensive lineman Jordan Strachan leave the field after stopping Furman on fourth down. Dial had two tackles and two pass breakups in the contest while Strachan finished the game with two solo tackles and a sack.
Redshirt senior defensive back Marcellas Dial and graduate defensive lineman Jordan Strachan leave the field after stopping Furman on fourth down. Dial had two tackles and two pass breakups in the contest while Strachan finished the game with two solo tackles and a sack.
Redshirt junior linebacker Debo Williams pushes through Furman's offensive line into the backfield. Williams was third on the team with four total tackles in his fourth career start.
Redshirt junior linebacker Debo Williams pushes through Furman's offensive line into the backfield. Williams was third on the team with four total tackles in his fourth career start.
Fifth-year wide receiver Xavier Legette turns back to catch the football just yards from the end zone on the way to South Carolina's third touchdown of the night. The Gamecocks defeated the Paladins 47-21, and Legette continued his strong 2023 with 118 yards on six catches.
Fifth-year wide receiver Xavier Legette turns back to catch the football just yards from the end zone on the way to South Carolina's third touchdown of the night. The Gamecocks defeated the Paladins 47-21, and Legette continued his strong 2023 with 118 yards on six catches.
Redshirt senior placekicker Alex Herrera converts on his first extra point attempt of the year after a South Carolina touchdown in the second half of the game. South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 in its first home game of the season.
Redshirt senior placekicker Alex Herrera converts on his first extra point attempt of the year after a South Carolina touchdown in the second half of the game. South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 in its first home game of the season.
A group of South Carolina defenders, including freshmen linebackers Desmond Umeozulu and Grayson "Pup" Howard, swarm to one of Furman's running backs in the third quarter. Both young Gamecocks got their first significant action in the game and combined for seven total tackles.
A group of South Carolina defenders, including freshmen linebackers Desmond Umeozulu and Grayson "Pup" Howard, swarm to one of Furman's running backs in the third quarter. Both young Gamecocks got their first significant action in the game and combined for seven total tackles.
Freshman running back Djay Braswell searches for a hole late in South Carolina's 47-21 win over Furman. The win was the Gamecocks' first of the season in its first home game since defeating Tennessee in late 2022.
Freshman running back Djay Braswell searches for a hole late in South Carolina's 47-21 win over Furman. The win was the Gamecocks' first of the season in its first home game since defeating Tennessee in late 2022.
Fifth-year wide receiver Ahmarean Brown cuts through Furman's defense on Sept. 9, 2023. The Gamecocks went on to win 47-21, but Brown would leave later in the contest with an apparent injury.
Fifth-year wide receiver Ahmarean Brown cuts through Furman's defense on Sept. 9, 2023. The Gamecocks went on to win 47-21, but Brown would leave later in the contest with an apparent injury.
Head football coach Shane Beamer holds up his hand during the alma mater after South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 in its first home game of the 2023 season. Beamer is now 16-12 in just over two seasons as the Gamecocks' coach.
Head football coach Shane Beamer holds up his hand during the alma mater after South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 in its first home game of the 2023 season. Beamer is now 16-12 in just over two seasons as the Gamecocks' coach.
Freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers looks for an open player to throw the ball to late in South Carolina's 47-21 victory over Furman. A former top five recruit in the state, Sellers made his official debut and passed for 86 yards and two touchdowns against the Paladins.
Freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers looks for an open player to throw the ball to late in South Carolina's 47-21 victory over Furman. A former top five recruit in the state, Sellers made his official debut and passed for 86 yards and two touchdowns against the Paladins.