A week after a heartbreaking loss to LSU, Ashford steps in for LaNorris Sellers at quarterback and accounts for 376 yards of offense. USC improves to 3-1 heading into the bye week.

Starting running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders was injured during the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Akron. Sanders limped off the field without putting weight on his left leg during USC’s second possession. Juju McDowell and Oscar Adaway came into the game to replace Sanders. Adaway scored a short touchdown to put the Gamecocks up 7-0.