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Texas A&M survives, stays unbeaten after spotting South Carolina a 30-3 lead

After spotting South Carolina a 30-3 halftime lead, Marcel Reed and A&M woke up in the second half. The Aggies scored the game’s next 28 points and escaped Saturday with a 31-30 win at Kyle Field. It’s the largest comeback in school history.

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South Carolina (3-7, 1-7) was sniffing a major upset, but became the first SEC team since 2004 to lose when leading by 27+ points. SEC teams were 0-286 when trailing by 27+.

Here’s how it happened.

FINAL: Texas A&M 31, South Carolina 30

Wow.

2:26 4Q: Huge fourth-down conversion for Gamecocks

On 4th-and-6 at their own 13-yard line, LaNorris Sellers hits Nyck Harbor for an 18-yard pickup. USC had to go for it with just one timeout left.

3:10 4Q: A&M fumble gives South Carolina life

FUMBLE! What was A&M doing? 3rd-and-goal from the 1-yard line and they try some trickery, but the pitch from Jamarion Morrow to Marcel Reed is on the ground, and South Carolina recovers. We think. Play under review. Recovery confirmed. TEXAS A&M 31, SOUTH CAROLINA 30

10:47 4Q; Emmitt Smith’s son gives A&M the lead

EJ Smith caps a 99-yard Texas A&M drive with a 4-yard score, and just like that, the Aggies have the lead, after trailing 30-3 at halftime. An epic collapse by South Carolina, a legendary comeback for A&M. TEXAS A&M 31, SOUTH CAROLINA 30

END 3Q: South Carolina 30, Texas A&M 24

TAMU has scored 21 points unanswered and have forced USC into two straight three-and-outs. The dam is breaking.

2:04 3Q: And just like that… Texas A&M is knocking on the door

Marcel Reed hits Ashton Bethel-Roman over the middle and Bethel-Roman races for a 76-yard gain before he’s eventually tripped up. On the next play, Reed hits Nate Boerkircher for a 14-yard score and Kyle Field is going bananas. SOUTH CAROLINA 30, TEXAS A&M 24.

4:18 3Q: How about another from Marcel Reed?

After the Aggies defense holds on a 4th-and-1 and then the Aggies offense converts a 4th-and-short of its own, Ashton Bethel-Roman hauls in a perfectly thrown 39-yard pass from Marcel Reed on a post route. The Aggies are coming, and the Gamecocks need a long, sustained drive. SOUTH CAROLINA 30, TEXAS A&M 17.

11:26 3Q: Marcel Reed, A&M strike quickly to open second half

A&M opens the second half with a quick-strike score. Marcel Reed hits Izaiah Williams for a 27-yard touchdown. Boy, did A&M need that. SOUTH CAROLINA 30, TEXAS A&M 10

HALFTIME: South Carolina leads Texas A&M, 30-3!

That’s about as bad as it could go for the Aggies, and the best Shane Beamer could have hoped for.

LaNorris Sellers has 183 passing yards and two scores, while Marcel Reed is struggling for A&M, 6-of-19 with two interceptions.

Hey, at least Mike Elko got his new deal done. Right, Mike? You signed it, right?

0:53 2Q: Nyck Harbor goes 80 yards for South Carolina TD

Nyck Harbor breaks loose for an 80-yard touchdown on the first place after Marcel Reed threw an interception in the end zone. It’s danger zone for the Aggies. SOUTH CAROLINA 27, TEXAS A&M 3

2:20 2Q: South Carolina 20, Texas A&M 3

Another missed field goal attempt for the Aggies.

3:10 2Q Texas A&M intercepts LaNorris Sellers

Texas A&M gets a much-needed turnover after a pass was high and tipped by South Carolina tight end Maurice Brown. Dalton Brooks was there for the interception. He returned it 30 yards to South Carolina’s 6-yard line.

End 1Q: South Carolina leads Texas A&M, 17-3

The Gamecocks are putting the Aggies on upset alert. After Nick Barrett’s scoop and score fumble recovery, South Carolina is taking a 14-point lead into the second quarter.

South Carolina scoops and scores a fumble from Marcel Reed

Dylan Stewart went untouched around the edge and got to Reed, who threw a backwards pass that was scooped up by Nick Barrett, who took it into the end zone. The Gamecocks are up 17-3.

LaNorris Sellers, Vandrevius Jacobs link up for 50-yard TD

South Carolina takes a 10-3 first quarter lead over Texas A&M after Sellers launched a touchdown pass to Vandrevius Jacobs for 50 yards.

Here’s how to watch Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds:

What TV channel is Texas A&M vs South Carolina on today?

  • TV: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN App | Fubo (free trial)

Texas A&M vs. South Carolina will air nationally on ESPN in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season from Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) will call the game, while Taylor McGregor will report from the sideline.

Streaming options include the ESPN App, which requires a valid cable login to access, and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Can YouTube TV subscribers watch college football on ESPN?

After a two-week carriage dispute, YouTube TV subscribers can once again watch college football on Disney networks.

The mega-corporations reached a deal Nov. 14, ending the blackout of ESPN and ABC — among other networks — for YouTube TV subscribers.

Texas A&M vs South Carolina time today

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
  • Time: Noon ET ∣ 11 a.m. CT

The Week 12 matchup between the Aggies and Gamecocks is scheduled to start at noon ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Texas A&M vs South Carolina predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 13:

  • Spread: Texas A&M (-19.5)
  • Over/under: 49.5
  • Moneyline: Texas A&M -1200 ∣ South Carolina +750

Prediction: Texas A&M 34, South Carolina 13

There’s perhaps no team in the country that’s more balanced well-rounded than the Aggies, with a vicious pass rush, a dangerous dual-threat quarterback, a powerful running game and some of the best receivers in the sport. That will be more than enough to get a comfortable home win against a reeling Gamecocks squad.

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