South-Carolina
The Statistical: South Carolina
Five Factors
| Five Factors | Vanderbilt | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Five Factors | Vanderbilt | South Carolina |
| Plays | 59 | 61 |
| Total Yards | 274 | 454 |
| Yards Per Play | 4.64 | 7.44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 41 |
| Rushing Yards | 118 | 216 |
| Rushing YPP | 4.54 | 5.27 |
| Passing Attempts | 33 | 20 |
| Passing Yards | 156 | 238 |
| Passing YPP | 4.73 | 11.90 |
| Rushing Success Rate | 42.31% | 51.22% |
| Passing Success Rate | 33.33% | 65.00% |
| Success Rate | 37.29% | 55.74% |
| Avg. Field Position | 28.4 | 25 |
| PP40 | 2.33 | 5.60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Well, we knew Vanderbilt had been playing with fire over the past few weeks — starting around the Ball State game, the offense hasn’t really done a whole lot, relying on the defense to play bend-don’t-break ball and wait for the opponent to beat itself. When that formula runs into Beamerball, well, what you see above is the result.
Vanderbilt’s defense bent but didn’t break, holding South Carolina to a missed field goal attempt on its first drive. Then the defense broke and broke and broke as the Gamecocks simply refused to implode on their own — you know, as they do every time they play Vanderbilt. The offense, on the other hand, got very little going, and when it did get something going it couldn’t convert it into points, with two turnovers on downs in the second half and fumbling it right back to South Carolina after the Gamecocks gave them a free shot at the South Carolina 15.
(I will push back on Clark Lea’s reference to this game as a “three-phase ass-kicking,” though, if only to point out that Jesse Mirco did in fact have a good game punting the ball.)
Anyway, the losing streak to South Carolina is now at 16 years and it’s probably good that we have a bye week next week. Then comes LSU and Tennessee. Thankfully, we’re already bowl eligible so we can lose both of those and it not matter.
Individual Stats
Passing
| Passing | Comp | Att | Comp % | Yds | TD | INT | Sacks | Yds Lost | Net Yds | Success Rate | YPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing | Comp | Att | Comp % | Yds | TD | INT | Sacks | Yds Lost | Net Yds | Success Rate | YPP |
| Diego Pavia | 16 | 31 | 51.61% | 166 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 156 | 33.33% | 4.7 |
Suffice to say, Diego Pavia did not have a good game passing the ball, with the South Carolina defensive line (which is very good) spending most of the day in the backfield. I am not sure Pavia has been sacked twice in a game in a while, which tells you how much pressure South Carolina was getting. There were also a surprising number of passes batted down.
Rushing
| Rushing | Att | Yds | YPA | TD | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing | Att | Yds | YPA | TD | Success Rate |
| Diego Pavia | 11 | 75 | 6.818181818 | 1 | 63.64% |
| Sedrick Alexander | 10 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 30.00% |
| AJ Newberry | 3 | 4 | 1.333333333 | 0 | 33.33% |
| Nate Johnson | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Moni Jones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.00% |
Pavia did break off a couple of big runs on scrambles, including a 17-yard run on 3rd and 8 for Vanderbilt’s only touchdown. The rest of the running game was… not effective. Nate Johnson had a late rushing attempt after Pavia went into the injury tent.
Receiving
| Receiving | Targets | Catches | Yds | TD | Catch Rate | Yds/Target | Yds/Catch | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving | Targets | Catches | Yds | TD | Catch Rate | Yds/Target | Yds/Catch | Success Rate |
| Eli Stowers | 7 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 57.14% | 5.9 | 10.3 | 42.86% |
| Quincy Skinner | 6 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 50.00% | 4.3 | 8.7 | 33.33% |
| Junior Sherrill | 6 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 50.00% | 3.8 | 7.7 | 50.00% |
| Loic Fouonji | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 100.00% | 7.7 | 7.7 | 33.33% |
| Richie Hoskins | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 66.67% | 6.7 | 10.0 | 33.33% |
| Sedrick Alexander | 3 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 33.33% | 11.0 | 33.0 | 33.33% |
| AJ Newberry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.0 | #DIV/0! | 0.00% |
| Moni Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.0 | #DIV/0! | 0.00% |
This is the most I can remember Loic Fouonji doing this season. Other than that, there isn’t much noteworthy here. A lot of the “targets” that weren’t catches were uncatchable balls where the official scorer was making his best guess who Pavia was throwing it to.
Defense
Aside from Miles Capers forcing a fumble, there were very few havoc plays on Saturday: Vanderbilt’s defense got just five tackles for loss and four pass breakups. Randon Fontenette and CJ Taylor tied for the team lead with seven total tackles. Maurice Hampton was playing a lot more than I can remember him playing before.
What’s Next
Vanderbilt has a week off before going to Death Valley to play LSU on November 23; game time and TV network are to be announced.
South-Carolina
HBCU to make history with flag atop South Carolina State House
For one day in January, a third flag will fly alongside the American and South Carolina flags atop the State House in Columbia. The honor will recognize South Carolina State University’s national football championship and mark a historic first for an HBCU in the state.
Gov. Henry McMaster approved a request to raise a flag bearing the Bulldogs’ logo above the Capitol dome, state officials said. As a result, South Carolina State will become the first HBCU to receive that recognition at the State House.
Officials will raise the flag on Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Afterward, they will present it to the football team during the program’s championship victory parade in Orangeburg.
Championship Recognition
South Carolina State claimed the National HBCU Championship with a 40–38, four-overtime victory over Prairie View A&M in the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 13 in Atlanta. The win secured the Bulldogs’ second national title and capped their third appearance in the game in the past five seasons.
The flag-raising places South Carolina State’s championship into a wider historical frame. Moreover, it gives the Bulldogs’ victory a level of public recognition rarely afforded to HBCU athletic programs.
State officials said the presentation of the flag will serve as a lasting symbol of the championship achievement.
An HBCU First
Previously, South Carolina has flown university flags over the State House to honor championship teams. For example, officials raised the University of South Carolina women’s basketball flag last summer following its national title.
However, no HBCU has received that distinction until now.
By aligning the ceremony with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, state leaders added further significance to the moment. On Jan. 19, SCSU’s championship will take center stage on one of the state’s most visible civic platforms.
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South-Carolina
Four South Carolinians hit big in Powerball drawing, jackpot increases to $1.7B
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Four South Carolinians hit big in Monday night’s Powerball Drawing, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Two winners are from the Midlands, one from the Rock Hill, and another is from the Low Country.
A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was bought at the Xpress Mart on Kendall Rd. in Newberry. Tickets worth $50,000 were sold at the Circle K Store on Celanese Rd. in Rock Hill and the Food Lion on Hwy. 321 in Gaston.
A ticket with DoublePlay worth $50,000 was sold at the Harris Teeter Fuel Kiosk on Folly Rd. in Charleston.
Monday’s winning numbers include:
- Powerball Draw: 3 – 18 – 36 – 41 – 54 PB 7 PowerPlay: 2
DoublePlay Draw: 14 – 32 – 47 – 48 – 69 PB 17
A lucky player can wake up on Christmas morning a billionaire.
No ticket matched Monday’s drawing, and the estimated jackpot for Christmas Eve’s drawing is expected to be about $1.7 billion.
The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $781.3 million.
Wednesday’s jackpot ranks as the fourth-largest in Powerball history.
The Powerball jackpot has been won once on Christmas Eve in 2011, and four times on Christmas Day in 1996, 2002, 2010, and 2013.
Check your tickets, South Carolina!
South-Carolina
South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 22, 2025
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 22, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
03-18-36-41-54, Powerball: 07, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 7-1-1, FB: 2
Evening: 5-4-2, FB: 3
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 2-4-1-3, FB: 2
Evening: 0-2-8-2, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 11
Evening: 14
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
02-17-24-25-28
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
14-32-47-48-69, Powerball: 17
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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