COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina defeated Towson 45-9 in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium, as the Gamecocks scored in every quarter and improved to 2-0. The visiting Tigers fell to 0-3. South Carolina broke the game open with long rushing touchdowns from LaNorris Sellers and M. Fuller, while special teams added a punt return for a score. Towson got a 41-yard field goal from Z. Faridi and a 23-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Indorf to Aaron Enterline, but the extra point failed. South Carolina added fourth-quarter touchdown runs by J. Coleman and I. Augustave. South Carolina finished with 45 points, while Towson managed nine. The Gamecocks return home next Saturday to face Mississippi State. Towson hosts Morgan State next Saturday. South Carolina’s victory came after its season-opening win over Kent State, while Towson remained winless following earlier losses to Maine and Navy.