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OU Football vs. South Carolina live score updates from the Week 8 game

Madoc Meredith October 19, 2024

NORMAN – After losing the Red River Rivalry 34-3 to Texas last week, now-unranked OU returns to action against South Carolina on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network.

The Sooners (4-2, 1-2 SEC) and Gamecocks have never met, but there are some familiar faces on the other side. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer spent three seasons as an OU assistant on Lincoln Riley’s staff before being hired as the Gamecocks’ head coach. The Gamecocks’ reserve quarterback, Davis Beville, transferred from OU.

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Score updates for OU vs. South Carolina

This section will be updated when the game begins.

1	2	3	4	F
SOUTH CAROLINA	–	–	–	–	—	–
OKLAHOMA	–	–	–	–	—	–

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Earlier this week, Sooners coach Brent Venables said Troy Everett’s role would continue to grow after Everett made his season debut in last week’s loss to Texas.

It appears that Everett will return to the starting lineup against South Carolina.

Everett, who suffered a knee injury in spring training that sidelined him until last week’s game, switched to starting quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. during pregame warmups, an indication that he will be the starter.

He would replace Branson Hickman, who transferred from SMU after Everett’s injury, as OU’s starter at center.

– Ryan Aber, staff writer

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OU wide receiver Deion Burks is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday’s game against South Carolina.

Burks’ return would be a big boost for the Sooners’ depleted wide receiver corps, which is also missing Jalil Farooq, Nic Anderson, Andrel Anthony and Jayden Gibson.

Burks has 26 catches for 201 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Sooners. In the loss to Tennessee, he was injured by what was described as a “soft tissue injury.”

– Ryan Aber, staff writer

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OU vs South Carolina time today

Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 11:45 a.m
Location: Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

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What channel is the OU vs. South Carolina game on today?

OU vs. South Carolina will be broadcast nationally on SEC Network. Tom Hart and Cole Cubelic will call the game from the booth at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, while Alyssa Lang will report from the sideline. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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History of OU vs. South Carolina

Series balance: First meeting

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OU vs South Carolina predictions

Here’s a look at some of them The Oklahomans Personnel forecasts:

Ryan Aber, OU beat writer

OU 24, South Carolina 17

Scratches and claws

The Sooners’ offense struggles to find its footing, but the defense makes play after play, but thwarts Shane Beamer’s return to Norman.

Jenni Carlson, sports reporter

South Carolina 17, OU 13

BEAT HOME

Another loss at Owen Field continues to reveal the harsh reality: The Sooners just aren’t very good. Getting bowl eligibility will be difficult.

Colton Sulley, OU beat writer

OU 20, South Carolina 17

SURVIVE EARLIER

Given their lack of offensive prowess, it’s difficult to pick OU in any game. However, South Carolina is inconsistent and seems to make big mistakes when it matters most. OU’s defense makes another play at crucial time.

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OU vs South Carolina betting odds

BetMGM lines and odds as of late Friday night:

Spread: OU at 1
Over/under: 41.5
Money line: Both -110

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OU vs. South Carolina injury updates: Deion Burks playing time decision

Wide receiver Deion Burks was listed as a game-time decision in the SEC’s latest availability report, which was released 90 minutes before kickoff.

Burks warms up in full uniform during pregame practice.

Burks missed the Sooners’ game against Auburn and Texas after suffering a soft tissue injury in OU’s loss to Tennessee.

Running back Sam Franklin, one of the Sooners’ kick returners, is listed as out.

Among the five players out for the Gamecocks is wide receiver Jared Brown, who started two games this season and had eight catches for 103 yards. Defensive tackle DeAndre Jules has two starts. Both will be canceled for the second time in a row.

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Weather update for OU vs. South Carolina

According to the National Weather Service, the temperature at kickoff is expected to be around 67 degrees. The wind is expected to blow at 15 km/h from a south-southeast direction and the chance of precipitation is 2%.

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OU 2024 football schedule

All times are Central Standard Time

Friday, August 30th: Oklahoma 51, Temple 3
Saturday September 7th: Oklahoma 16, Houston 12
Saturday September 14th: Oklahoma 34, Tulane 19
Saturday September 21st: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
Saturday September 28th: Oklahoma 27, Auburn 21
Saturday, Oct. 12: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3
Saturday, Oct. 19: against South Carolina at 11:45 a.m
Saturday, Oct. 26: at Ole Miss at 11 a.m. (ESPN or ABC)
Saturday November 2nd: vs. Maine at 1:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Saturday November 9th: in Missouri at TBD
Saturday November 23rd: against Alabama at TBD
Saturday November 30th: at LSU at TBD

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South Carolina Football 2024 Schedule

All times are Central Standard Time

Saturday, August 31st: South Carolina 23, Old Dominion 19
Saturday September 7th: South Carolina 31, Kentucky 6
Saturday September 14th: LSU 36, South Carolina 33
Saturday September 21st: South Carolina 50, Akron 7
Saturday, October 5th: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3
Saturday, Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25
Saturday, Oct. 19: in Oklahoma at 11:45 a.m
Saturday November 2nd: against Texas A&M at TBD
Saturday November 9th: at Vanderbilt at TBD
Saturday November 16th: against Missouri at TBD
Saturday November 23rd: vs. Wofford at 3 p.m. (ESPN+)
Saturday November 30th: at Clemson at TBD

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