The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecocks claim victory over Akron during Family Weekend

The South Carolina Gamecocks bounced back in week four to claim victory against Akron during a Family Weekend match-up at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Zips 50-7 and move to a 3-1 record overall heading into the bye week.

Sophomore tight end Connor Cox leaps over the pylon to score a touchdown during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Cox carried the ball nine yards to score in the Gamecocks' 50-7 win over the Zips.
Sophomore tight end Connor Cox leaps over the pylon to score a touchdown during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Cox carried the ball nine yards to score in the Gamecocks' 50-7 win over the Zips.
The University of South Carolina marching band, the Mighty Sound of the Southeast, perform during pregame ceremonies prior to the start of South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024. The Carolina Band performs prior to every South Carolina home game.
The University of South Carolina marching band, the Mighty Sound of the Southeast, perform during pregame ceremonies prior to the start of South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024. The Carolina Band performs prior to every South Carolina home game.
The University of South Carolina mascot, Cocky, holds hands with his parents as they walk across the endzone during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The weekend of the Akron game coincided with parents weekend at the university.
The University of South Carolina mascot, Cocky, holds hands with his parents as they walk across the endzone during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The weekend of the Akron game coincided with parents weekend at the university.
The South Carolina football team runs out of the tunnel prior to their game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks defeated the Zips 50-7.
The South Carolina football team runs out of the tunnel prior to their game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks defeated the Zips 50-7.
Head coach Shane Beamer walks the sideline during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. 2024 marks Beamer's fourth year leading the Gamecocks.
Head coach Shane Beamer walks the sideline during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. 2024 marks Beamer's fourth year leading the Gamecocks.
Redshirt senior quarterback Robby Ashford throws the ball toward an open reciever during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024. Ashford took over the starting quarterback position following LaNorris Sellers injury during the LSU game.
Redshirt senior quarterback Robby Ashford throws the ball toward an open reciever during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024. Ashford took over the starting quarterback position following LaNorris Sellers injury during the LSU game.
Sixth year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. goes for the tackle during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Knight, who transferred from Charlotte, is in his first season with the Gamecocks.
Sixth year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. goes for the tackle during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Knight, who transferred from Charlotte, is in his first season with the Gamecocks.
Redshirt senior quarterback Robby Ashford looks down the field during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Ashford had 234 passing yards in the Gamecocks 50-7 victory over the Zips.
Redshirt senior quarterback Robby Ashford looks down the field during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Ashford had 234 passing yards in the Gamecocks 50-7 victory over the Zips.
Redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Rondarius Porter sacks Zips quarterback Tahj Bullock during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Porter joined the team as a walk-on in Feb. 2024.
Redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Rondarius Porter sacks Zips quarterback Tahj Bullock during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Porter joined the team as a walk-on in Feb. 2024.
Sophomore running back Jawarn Howell runs the ball toward the endzone for a touchdown during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024. Howell is in his first season with the Gamecocks after transferring from South Carolina State.
Sophomore running back Jawarn Howell runs the ball toward the endzone for a touchdown during South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024. Howell is in his first season with the Gamecocks after transferring from South Carolina State.