### UPDATE: Oklahoma Sooners Face Blowout Loss to South Carolina, 35-9
The Oklahoma Sooners endured another tough defeat, falling to the South Carolina Gamecocks 35-9 on Saturday during Week 8 of the college football season.
**NORMAN** — Following a disappointing 34-3 loss to Texas in the Red River Rivalry last week, the now-unranked Sooners returned to the field against South Carolina at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, starting at 11:45 a.m. The game was televised on the SEC Network.
Both teams had not met prior to this game, but there were notable connections on the field. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer previously served as an assistant coach at OU under Lincoln Riley for three seasons before taking the helm at South Carolina. Additionally, Gamecocks reserve quarterback Davis Beville is a former Oklahoma transfer.
**FINAL SCORE: South Carolina 35, Oklahoma 9**
With this defeat, the Sooners drop to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in SEC play. The path to securing six wins and bowl eligibility now appears challenging, with upcoming games against Ole Miss, Maine, Missouri, Alabama, and LSU.
Jeff Patterson, Staff Writer
For more insights: **OU football struggles continue as South Carolina dominates; here are five key takeaways from the game.**
**0:56 left in 4Q:** South Carolina 35, OU 9 | Jackson Arnold and the Sooners turn it over on downs once again.