The Florida Gators (4-2, 2-1 SEC) look to get their first road win of the season against the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-3, 1-2 SEC). UF is looking for its fifth win in its last six meetings against the Gamecocks. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m., follow along for live updates.
FINAL: Florida 41 South Carolina 39
Q4 | 0:19 - Miguel Mitchell intercepts a prayer from Rattler, and the Gators take over. Florida takes over and is 12 seconds from victory.
SCORING PLAY: Q4 | 0:47 - Unbelievable scenes in South Carolina. Mertz finds Pearsall again, this time for the go-ahead touchdown with under a minute to play. What a drive from Mertz.
Q4 | 1:55 - With the game on the line, Mertz finds senior Ricky Pearsall on fourth down for a massive conversion.
Q4 | 2:49 - Florida gets the stop it needed. Gators get the ball back with 2:43 left to play and no timeouts. Ball at the Florida 25.
Q4 | 2:58 - Gators defense facing a 3rd-and-10 with a chance to get the ball back to their offense. Huge play upcoming.
SCORING PLAY: Q4 | 4:40 - Florida battles in the red zone and it's Boardingham who comes up with the touchdown. Gators running out of time, but they only trail 37-34.
Q4 | 5:45 - Redshirt freshman tight end Arlis Boardingham picks up a first-down conversion on a long fourth down. Gators still alive.
SCORING PLAY: Q4 | 9:11 - Rattler finds Joshua Simon who breaks free in the Gators' secondary for a 33-yard touchdown. Florida in trouble late as it trails 37-27.
Q4 | 11:32 - Florida falls short on third down, and Smack's field goal attempt is blocked. Empty possession for UF.
Q4 | 12:00 - Gators call timeout before a pivotal 4th-and-5. Gators at the South Carolina 25-yard line.
SCORING PLAY: Q4 | 14:55 - Rattler finds McDowell wide-open in the end zone and the Gamecocks are back on top, 31-27.
END OF THE 3RD QUARTER: Florida 27 South Carolina 24
Q3 | 1:41 - Rattler breaks away from the Florida defense and picks up 26 yards on a scramble.
Q3 | 3:45 - The Gamecocks defense gets after Mertz for a sack and Florida will have to punt.
Q3 | 6:13 - Rattler nearly reaches the first down on a scramble, but he's just short and South Carolina punts it away.
SCORING PLAY: Q3 | 7:24 - Florida moved the ball well, but an intentional grounding penalty on Mertz killed all the momentum. Smack nails a 54-yard kick --- his fourth of the day --- to give the Gators the lead, 27-24.
SCORING PLAY: Q3 | 10:26 - Rattler stood in the pocket and delivered a beautiful ball down field to Legette for a 46-yard gain. However, Florida's defense stands tall in the red zone to force a field goal. The game is tied at 24.
HALFTIME: Florida 24 South Carolina 21
SCORING PLAY: Q2 | 0:03 - UF drives down the field and adds a field goal before halftime. Gators will enter the break with a 24-21 edge.
Q2 | 1:24 - The Gators force a stop after a sack from junior edge rusher Princely Umanmielen. Florida takes over near midfield looking to take the lead.
Q2 | 2:31 - Florida is forced to punt it away for the first time tonight. Gamecocks get the ball back with just over two to play.
SCORING PLAY: Q2 | 4:57 - South Carolina ties the game with some explosive plays of its own. Anderson hurdled a defender and took the ball 20 yards to the house. Tie game, 21-21.
Q2 | 8:03 - Rattler connects with receiver Xavier Legette for another huge gain down the field. The play is under review to see if Legette stepped out of bounds. As it stands, it's a 43-yard gain. After review, it's a 41-yard gain for Legette.
SCORING PLAY: Q2 | 8:13 - The Gators' passing attack gets in on the action. Mertz finds Jackson in the back of the end zone and Florida retakes the lead, 19-14. After an offsides penalty, UF decided to go for two. Etienne lined up in the wildcat formation and passed the ball to redshirt freshman tight end Hayden Hansen for the two-point conversion. Gators up 21-14.
Q2 | 9:05 - Etienne rips off a huge gain and redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz finds redshirt sophomore receiver Kahleil Jackson connect for a 45-yard chunk.
Q2 | 10:36 - South Carolina makes a mistake on third down. The snap gets away from Rattler and the Gamecocks lose a ton of yards. Florida gets the ball back after the game's first punt.
SCORING PLAY: Q2 | 13:39 - Florida's offense stalls out in plus territory once again. Smack nails another field goal, this time from 44 yards. Gamecocks lead 13-13.
END OF THE 1ST QUARTER: South Carolina 14 Florida 10
SCORING PLAY: Q1 | 2:02 - The Gamecocks cannot be stopped. Juju McDowell takes a handoff 17 yards for another South Carolina touchdown. The hosts take the lead, 14-10.
Q1 | 3:43 - South Carolina's offense continues to make huge plays. Five-star freshman Nyck Harbor makes a contested grab for a 45-yard gain.
SCORING PLAY: Q1 | 4:08 - UF is stopped on third down and is forced to settle for three. Sophomore kicker Trey Smack boots a 48-yard effort through the uprights to restore the Gators' lead, 10-7.
Q1 | 5:42 - The Gators offense is moving down field once again. Florida down to the South Carolina 32-yard line.
SCORING PLAY: Q1 | 7:49 - The Gamecocks answer quickly. Rattler finds tight end Trey Knox in the back of the end zone and this game is tied.
Q1 | 9:02 - Florida almost forced a quick three-and-out, but a pass interference penalty from redshirt junior cornerback Jalen Kimber keeps the Gamecock drive alive. Big runs from Mario Anderson and Spencer Rattler have South Carolina on the edge of the red zone.
SCORING PLAY: Q1 | 10:47 - The Gators marched their way down the field on the opening possession, and sophomore tailback Trevor Etienne punches in the score from close range. Play was reviewed, but the call stands as called. Florida takes a 7-0 lead.
Kickoff - Florida receives the opening kick and will start at its own 34-yard line.
Topher Adams is a fourth-year communications major and in his fourth semester with the Alligator. He previously covered football, baseball and women's basketball. He also enjoys professional lacrosse and Major League Soccer.
