# Florida Football Suffers Second Straight Loss to South Carolina
*The Gators fall 38-19 on Homecoming as LaNorris Sellers leads the Gamecocks with five total touchdowns.*

- Medio: Orlando Ledger News (https://orlandoledgernews.com)
- URL: https://orlandoledgernews.com/noticia/florida-football-suffers-second-straight-loss-to-south-carolina
- Sección: Sports
- Autor: Orlando Ledger News Staff
- Publicado: 2026-10-11T07:38:55.561Z
> The Florida Gators suffer a 38-19 defeat against South Carolina on Homecoming. Quarterback Aaron Philo struggles with turnovers as the offense fails to score consistently.

## Las claves

- Florida loses 38-19 to South Carolina, marking their second straight loss
- The game took place in Gainesville during Homecoming week for Florida football
- LaNorris Sellers accounted for five touchdowns leading the Gamecocks' victory

Florida football suffered another week of persistent struggles, falling to the South Carolina Gamecocks with a final score of 38-19. The loss marks the second consecutive defeat for the Gators (4-2, 2-2) and comes on Homecoming in Gainesville. South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers was the standout performer, accounting for five total touchdowns to lead his team to victory over their SEC rivals.

### Sellers Dominates as Florida Defense Struggles

LaNorris Sellers threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score. The Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3 SEC) capitalized on third-down opportunities, converting 10 of their 16 attempts against the Florida defense. In total, South Carolina generated 161 of its 393 offensive yards from plays starting on third down. This efficiency highlighted a significant gap in defensive performance for Orlando-based fans watching the Gators.

### Offensive Woes Continue for the Gators

The Florida offense failed to find rhythm throughout much of the contest. Star running back Jadan Baugh was held under 100 yards for the second straight week, continuing a trend that has frustrated fans and analysts alike. Quarterback Aaron Philo faced pressure from the South Carolina defense, being sacked three times. He finished 21-for-28 with 227 passing yards and one touchdown but struggled significantly with ball security.

#### Turmoil in the Backfield

Turnovers proved to be a major factor in the outcome. Philo threw an interception in the second quarter and fumbled the ball away in the fourth. Florida’s third turnover came via an interception thrown by backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. These mistakes prevented the Gators from mounting any significant comeback attempts against a well-organized South Carolina squad, a story we covered in [Florida Gators Drop to No. 23 After Loss to Missouri](/noticia/florida-gators-drop-to-no-23-after-loss-to-missouri).

### Final Moments of Homecoming

The game remained out of reach for Florida, but there was late action in Gainesville. With just over a minute remaining, Jadan Baugh scored on a keeper to cut the deficit to 38-19. However, the Gators failed on their two-point conversion attempt, leaving them with no further opportunity to close the gap. The loss leaves Florida looking to rebound as they continue their SEC schedule.
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