Passing game: Although quarterback Jake Bentley’s line was hardly eye-popping — 19-of-29 passing for 174 yards and one touchdown — it was one of his best games of the season. Bentley played within himself and was accurate, decisive, and didn’t turn the ball over. Receiver Shi Smith led the Gamecocks with 76 yards and did a nice impression of Deebo Samuel on a 36-yard catch and run score, and OrTre Smith added 36 yards of his own. Hayden Hurst also saw four targets for 31 yards, which was encouraging after his participation in the passing game has been surprisingly limited.
South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt report card: Gamecocks take care of business
