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UP to redshirt freshman defensive end Devin Taylor. In the starting lineup because of Clifton Geathers’ suspension, the Beaufort native forced a fumble that set up USC’s only score, blocked a punt and added six tackles, including three for loss.
UP to USC’s defensive staff for a timely timeout. N.C. State appeared to have the Gamecocks on the ropes, driving to the USC 38-yard line midway through the fourth quarter. But after the timeout, the Wolfpack gained 2 yards on three plays and had to punt.
UP to linebacker Shaq Wilson. Wilson was all over the field after stepping in for Rodney Paulk, who went down with what is believed to be a season-ending knee injury. Wilson tied for the team high with eight tackles, and showed off his speed running sideline to sideline to make plays.
DOWN to the kicking game. USC twice drove to or inside the N.C. State 10-yard line and came away with nothing. Charles Turner’s low snap spoiled the first field goal chance, while Spencer Lanning pulled a 27-yard attempt wide left.
— Joseph Person
SCORING SUMMARY
PLAY: Brian Maddox 1-yard run, 9:10 left in first quarter.
DRIVE: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:30.
KEY PLAY: On N.C. State’s first play of the game, USC freshman defensive end Devin Taylor, starting because of Clifton Geathers’ absence, forced tailback Tony Baker into a fumble, which was recovered by USC’s Darian Stewart at the 14.
GAMECOCKS 7, N.C. STATE 0
PLAY: Josh Czajkowski 43 FG, 0:56 left in third quarter
DRIVE: 7 plays, 35 yards, 2:36
KEY PLAY: USC’s Stephen Garcia was intercepted by N.C. State’s Michael Lemon. The Wolfpack also got a pass interference penalty a short time later to get into USC territory for the first time.
GAMECOCKS 7, N.C. STATE 3
— Seth Emerson
INJURY REPORT
Starting middle linebacker Rodney Paulk tore a ligament in his right knee in the second quarter. USC coach Steve Spurrier said Paulk will undergo surgery and is likely lost for the season. ...
Receiver Dion LeCorn, who broke his leg in the spring game, made the trip and said he expects to play next week at Georgia.
—Joseph Person
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