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Xavier Leggette caught nine passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 38-28 win Saturday over Jacksonville State. Spencer Rattler was 27-of-38 passing for 399 yards but outside of the two best players on the field, the game didn't increase hopes for fans of South Carolina (3-6, 1-5 Southeastern Conference) that the team can win three more in a row and make a bowl.

An 88-yard interception return for a touchdown from linebacker Stone Blanton sealed the game for the home-team Gamecocks.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Xavier Leggette caught nine passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 38-28 win Saturday over Jacksonville State.

Here’s what South Carolina’s coach said about what happened, and why.

The offensive line is close to being settled. And the Gamecocks appear to have a lead running back.

USC led 14-3 at halftime but was held scoreless in the second half.

Clayton White said no linebackers should play every snap after Stone Blanton and Debo Williams both did against UNC.

Spencer Rattler was sacked nine times Saturday, but most personnel groups missed one-on-one opportunities that proved harmful. Now what?

Joyner won the Duke’s Mayo Bowl MVP award at quarterback against UNC in 2021. Now, he’s the Gamecocks’ starting running back.