COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Ainias Smith had a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown and Jalen Wydermyer added two TD catches as No. 17 Texas A&M built a huge first-half lead and coasted to a 44-14 rout of South Carolina Saturday night.
The star rushing duo of Isaiah Spiller and Devone Achane continued to do damage for the Aggies. They combined for 256 yards and two touchdowns a week after rushing for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
Texas A&M (6-2, 3-2 SEC) raced out to a 31-0 lead by halftime and a 35-yard touchdown scamper by Achane made it 41-0 late in the third.
South Carolina graduate assistant-turned-quarterback Zeb Noland had a tough night before he was benched for Jason Brown early in the fourth quarter. He had just 30 yards passing.
Brown led the Gamecocks (4-4, 1-4) on two touchdown drives after replacing Noland, but also threw an interception in the end zone.
UP NEXT
South Carolina: The Gamecocks are off next Saturday before they host Florida Nov. 6
Texas A&M: The Aggies also are off next Saturday before hosting No. 19 Auburn Nov. 6.
