Sellers Challenges Bennett After Florida Incompletion

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers confronted receiver Mazeo Bennett during a televised exchange after a third down incompletion against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 10, 2026, as the Gamecocks dealt with ongoing receiver struggles and missed opportunities in the passing game.

The exchange occurred after Sellers missed Bennett on third-and-5 from the Florida 30-yard line. South Carolina followed the play with a missed field goal, according to thestate.com.

South Carolina pass catchers entered the game under criticism after leading the country with 19 dropped passes, according to thestate.com. Cameras showed Sellers later speaking with receivers coach Mike Furrey before an argument with Bennett on the sideline.

The sideline moment marked the second visible disagreement between Sellers and Bennett during the season. The pair had also argued during the game against Towson State after a missed opportunity.

"Just two passionate players that want to get it right. We missed on it last week and it’s frustrating we keep missing on it. But we’ve just got to get it right.

We just talked about it, got it all out. We’re good now, though." said LaNorris Sellers, quarterback.

Sellers and Bennett later connected on a touchdown play against Florida. Sellers threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Bennett shortly before halftime, helping South Carolina take a 17-10 lead.

The Gamecocks also saw Sellers connect with Nyck Harbor for a 15-yard touchdown on the drive after the sideline exchange. South Carolina and Florida were tied 7-7 at the end of the first quarter, according to thestate.com.