The South Carolina Gamecocks football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the South Carolina Gamecocks football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Gamecocks represent the University of South Carolina in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.
Although South Carolina began competing in intercollegiate football in 1892,[1] the school's official record book does not generally contain entries from before the late 1940s, as records before this time are often incomplete and inconsistent. These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
- Since 1949, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
- The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
- Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Gamecocks have played in 10 bowl games since then, allowing players on these teams an additional game to accumulate statistics.
These lists are updated through the 2020 season.
Passing
Passing yards
Career
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Years
|
1 |
Todd Ellis |
9,953 |
1986 1987 1988 1989
|
2 |
Steve Taneyhill |
8,782 |
1992 1993 1994 1995
|
3 |
Stephen Garcia |
7,597 |
2008 2009 2010
|
4 |
Jake Bentley |
7,527 |
2016 2017 2018 2019
|
5 |
Spencer Rattler |
6,212[3] |
2022 2023
|
6 |
Connor Shaw |
6,074 |
2010 2011 2012 2013
|
7 |
Blake Mitchell |
5,992 |
2004 2005 2006 2007
|
8 |
Phil Petty |
5,656 |
1998 2000 2001 2002
|
9 |
Anthony Wright |
5,641 |
1995 1996 1997 1998
|
10 |
Dylan Thompson |
5,391 |
2011 2012 2013 2014
|
|
Single season
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Year
|
1 |
Dylan Thompson |
3,564 |
2014
|
2 |
Todd Ellis |
3,206 |
1987
|
3 |
Spencer Rattler |
3,186[3] |
2023
|
4 |
Jake Bentley |
3,171 |
2018
|
5 |
Steve Taneyhill |
3,094 |
1995
|
6 |
Stephen Garcia |
3,059 |
2010
|
7 |
Spencer Rattler |
3,026[3] |
2022
|
8 |
Todd Ellis |
3,020 |
1986
|
9 |
Stephen Garcia |
2,862 |
2009
|
10 |
Jake Bentley |
2,794 |
2017
|
|
|
Passing touchdowns
Rushing
Rushing yards
Career
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Years
|
1 |
George Rogers |
5,204 |
1977 1978 1979 1980
|
2 |
Brandon Bennett |
3,055 |
1991 1992 1993 1994
|
3 |
Harold Green |
3,005 |
1986 1987 1988 1989
|
4 |
Steve Wadiak |
2,878 |
1948 1949 1950 1951
|
5 |
Thomas Dendy |
2,767 |
1982 1983 1984 1985
|
6 |
Marcus Lattimore |
2,677 |
2010 2011 2012
|
7 |
Johnnie Wright |
2,573 |
1977 1978 1980 1981
|
8 |
Jay Lynn Hodgin |
2,478 |
1972 1973 1974
|
9 |
Mike Davis (born 1993) |
2,440[10] |
2012 2013 2014
|
10 |
Kevin Long |
2,369 |
1973 1974 1975 1976
|
|
Single season
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Year
|
1 |
George Rogers |
1,894 |
1980
|
2 |
George Rogers |
1,681 |
1979
|
3 |
Marcus Lattimore |
1,197 |
2010
|
4 |
Mike Davis (born 1993) |
1,183 |
2013
|
5 |
Kevin Harris |
1,138[11] |
2020
|
6 |
Kevin Long |
1,133 |
1975
|
7 |
Duce Staley |
1,116 |
1996
|
8 |
Clarence Williams |
1,073 |
1975
|
9 |
Derek Watson |
1,066 |
2000
|
10 |
Harold Green |
1,022 |
1987
|
|
|
Rushing touchdowns
Receiving
Receptions
Receiving yards
Career
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Years
|
1 |
Bryan Edwards |
3,045 |
2016 2017 2018 2019
|
2 |
Alshon Jeffery |
3,042 |
2009 2010 2011
|
3 |
Kenny McKinley |
2,781 |
2005 2006 2007 2008
|
4 |
Sterling Sharpe |
2,497 |
1983 1985 1986 1987
|
5 |
Zola Davis |
2,354 |
1995 1996 1997 1998
|
6 |
Sidney Rice |
2,233 |
2005 2006
|
7 |
Robert Brooks |
2,211 |
1988 1989 1990 1991
|
8 |
Shi Smith |
2,204 |
2017 2018 2019 2020
|
9 |
Jermale Kelly |
2,179 |
1997 1998 1999 2000
|
10 |
Pharoh Cooper |
2,163 |
2013 2014 2015
|
|
|
|
Receiving touchdowns
Total offense
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[26]
Total offense yards
Career
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Years
|
1 |
Todd Ellis |
9,351 |
1986 1987 1988 1989
|
2 |
Stephen Garcia |
8,374 |
2008 2009 2010 2011
|
3 |
Steve Taneyhill |
8,164 |
1992 1993 1994 1995
|
4 |
Connor Shaw |
7,757 |
2010 2011 2012 2013
|
5 |
Jake Bentley |
7,670 |
2016 2017 2018 2019
|
6 |
Spencer Rattler |
6,362[3] |
2022 2023
|
7 |
Blake Mitchell |
5,873 |
2004 2005 2006 2007
|
8 |
Anthony Wright |
5,834 |
1995 1996 1997 1998
|
9 |
Phil Petty |
5,797 |
1998 1999 2000 2001
|
10 |
Dylan Thompson |
5,395 |
1972 1973 1974 1975
|
|
Single season
Rank
|
Player
|
Yards
|
Year
|
1 |
Dylan Thompson |
3,502 |
2014
|
2 |
Spencer Rattler |
3,290[3] |
2023
|
3 |
Stephen Garcia |
3,281 |
2010
|
4 |
LaNorris Sellers |
3,208[7] |
2024
|
5 |
Spencer Rattler |
3,072[3] |
2022
|
6 |
Steve Taneyhill |
3,056 |
1995
|
7 |
Stephen Garcia |
3,048 |
2009
|
8 |
Todd Ellis |
3,016 |
1987
|
9 |
Connor Shaw |
3,005 |
2013
|
10 |
Jake Bentley |
2,993 |
2018
|
|
|
Total touchdowns
Defense
Interceptions
|
Single season[28]
Rank
|
Player
|
Ints
|
Year
|
1 |
Bryant Gilliard |
9 |
1984
|
|
Single game[28]
Rank
|
Player
|
Ints
|
Year
|
Opponent
|
1 |
Bayard Pickett |
4 |
1949 |
The Citadel
|
|
Pat Watson |
4 |
1968 |
Wake Forest
|
|
Bryant Gilliard |
4 |
1984 |
Florida State
|
|
Tackles
|
Single season[29]
Rank
|
Player
|
Tackles
|
Year
|
1 |
Mike Durrah |
179 |
1983
|
2 |
Garry Mott |
167 |
1973
|
3 |
Dana Carpenter |
165 |
1973
|
4 |
Bill Cregar |
164 |
1973
|
|
Paul Vogel |
164 |
1984
|
|
Single game[28]
Rank
|
Player
|
Tackles
|
Year
|
Opponent
|
1 |
James Seawright |
29 |
1984 |
NC State
|
|
Sacks
Kicking
Field goals made
Field goal percentage
|
Single season
Rank
|
Player
|
FG%
|
Year
|
1 |
Eddie Leopard |
100.0% |
|
|
Mitch Jeter |
100.0% |
2022
|
3 |
Mark Fleetwood |
94.4% |
|
4 |
Parker White |
94.1% |
2021
|
5 |
Mitch Jeter |
85.7% |
2023
|
|
Longest Field Goals made
Data since 2004
References
- ^ a b "2020 South Carolina Gamecocks Media Guide" (PDF). GamecocksOnline.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Spencer Rattler". ESPN.com.
- ^ a b c d "Nick Marshall, No. 5 Auburn survive scare from South Carolina". ESPN.com. October 25, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Jacksonville State vs. South Carolina Box Score". ESPN.com. November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c "No. 25 S Florida beats S Carolina 46-39 in Birmingham Bowl". ESPN.com. December 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c "LaNorris Sellers". ESPN.com.
- ^ a b c d "South Carolina 45, Florida Atlantic 6". ESPN.com. September 23, 2006.
- ^ a b c "South Carolina vs. Missouri Box Score". ESPN.com. November 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Mike Davis". GamescocksOnline.com. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Kevin Harris". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Marcus Lattimore's 246 yards rushing helps South Carolina nip Navy". ESPN.com. September 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c "South Carolina vs. Ole Miss Box Score". ESPN.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ "Samuel's 3 TDs lift South Carolina to 44-31 win". ESPN.com. November 19, 2016.
- ^ a b "Antwane Wells Jr". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Tying, OT field goals help Vols slip by Gamecocks". ESPN.com. October 27, 2007. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Maddox runs for 146 yards, TD as S. Carolina bounces back". ESPN.com. October 23, 2010.
- ^ "South Carolina beats Vandy 24-7 with Edwards career game". ESPN.com. November 2, 2019.
- ^ a b "Smith rallies Mizzou past S. Carolina in Independence Bowl". ESPN.com. December 30, 2005. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
- ^ a b Independence Bowl
- ^ "South Carolina vs. Florida Box Score". ESPN.com. October 3, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Tennessee miracle: Vols rally for 45-42 OT win". ESPN.com. November 1, 2014.
- ^ "South Carolina 34, South Florida 3". ESPN.com. September 18, 2004.
- ^ "Cameron Newton rushes for 3 TDs, passes for 2 TDs as Auburn overcomes deficit". ESPN.com. September 25, 2010.
- ^ "Citadel stuns big brother South Carolina". ESPN.com. November 21, 2015.
- ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
- ^ "South Carolina overcomes loss of Marcus Lattimore to outlast Tennessee". ESPN.com. October 27, 2012.
- ^ a b c d The 2014 South Carolina Football Media Guide lists only a leader for this statistic, rather than a top 10.
- ^ The 2014 South Carolina Football Media Guide lists only a top 5 for this statistic, rather than a top 10.
- ^ "Kingsley Enagbare". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Steve Spurrier beats Clemson, becomes S. Carolina's winningest coacH". ESPN.com. November 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Parker White". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Curran breaks up pass at goal line, preserves Georgia win". ESPN.com. September 12, 2009.
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