The Florida Gators (2-0, 2-0) defeated South Carolina (0-2, 0-2) 38-24 on Saturday at home to open the home portion of their schedule.
Quarterback Kyle Trask once again had a big day as he connected with Kyle Pitts for two touchdowns in the first half.
The Gators’ defense played a little better in the game but still struggled at times against the passing game across the middle.
FIRST QUARTER
South Carolina 7, Florida 0- 2-yard rushing touchdown by Kevin Harris with 8:04 to go.
Scoring Drive: 12 plays for 75 yards, 6:56 time of possession.
Florida 7, South Carolina 7- 2-yard rushing touchdown by Dameon Pierce with 3:45 to go.
Scoring Drive: 8 plays for 75 yards, 4:19 time of possession.
Florida 14, South Carolina 7- 18-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Trask to Kyle Pitts with 6 seconds to go.
Scoring Drive: 5 plays for 69 yards, 2:31 time of possession.
SECOND QUARTER
Florida 14, South Carolina 14- 4-yard touchdown pass from Collin Hill to Shi Smith with 9:31 to go.
Scoring Drive: 9 plays for 48 yards, 4:31 time of possession.
Florida 17, South Carolina 14- 26-yard field goal is good by Evan McPherson with 3:31 to go.
Scoring Drive: 13 plays for 54 yards, 5:53 time of possession.
Florida 24, South Carolina 14- 4-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Trask to Kyle Pits with 1:22 to go.
Scoring Drive: 5 plays for 52 yards, 1:46 time of possession.
THIRD QUARTER:
Florida 31, South Carolina 14- 4-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Trask to Trent Whittemore with 7:47 to go.
Scoring Drive: 4 plays for 37 yards, 1:36 time of possession.
Florida 38, South Carolina 14- 57-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Trask to Kadarius Toney with 4:44 to go.
Scoring Drive: 3 plays for 58 yards, 1:22 time of possession.
Florida 38, South Carolina 17- 45-yard field goal is good by Parker White with 28 seconds to go.
Scoring Drive: 11 plays for 47 yards, 4:16 time of possession.
FOURTH QUARTER:
Florida 38, South Carolina 24- 9-yard touchdown pass from Collin Hill to Kevin Harris with 10:21 to go.
Scoring Drive: 11 plays for 61 yards, 3:49 time of possession.