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Sooners Bounce Back with Dominant Win Over Gamecocks
19 Oct
Summary
- Oklahoma defense holds South Carolina to 1.6 yards per carry
- Tory Blaylock rushes for career-high 101 yards and a touchdown
- Sooners score 3 touchdowns, perfect in the red zone
On October 19, 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners improved their record to 6-1 on the season and 2-1 in SEC play with a convincing 26-7 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Sooners' defense was the standout performer, holding the Gamecocks to just 1.6 yards per carry and 3.3 yards per play. Oklahoma recorded 6 sacks and 13 tackles for loss, completely shutting down South Carolina's offense. After the Gamecocks cut the Sooners' lead to 14-7 before halftime, the Oklahoma defense responded by blanking their opponents 12-0 in the second half.
Offensively, the Sooners were led by true freshman running back Tory Blaylock, who rushed for a career-high 101 yards and a touchdown. Xavier Robinson also had a strong game, carrying the ball 11 times for 58 yards and a score. Oklahoma's offense was efficient, scoring 3 touchdowns and going perfect in the red zone.
The Sooners' head coach, Brent Venables, was proud of his team's performance, praising their toughness, physicality, and determination to bounce back from the previous week's tough loss. Oklahoma's win over the Gamecocks was a statement victory, showcasing the team's ability to respond to adversity and dominate their opponent on both sides of the ball.
