Well, that was fast.

South Carolina is up 21-0 against Oklahoma just 5 minutes into the game – despite the fact Oklahoma received the opening kickoff. The Gamecocks defense – one of the most underrated units in the SEC – intercepted Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins on the very first play of the game.

This was Hawkins’ first career interception. Nick Emmanwori did the honors for the Gamecocks, his 3rd interception of the season:

Just a few plays later, Rocket Sanders found his way to the end zone, beating OU defenders for 6 after bouncing outside.

South Carolina’s defense has been a force this season and it starts up front. Edge rusher Dylan Stewart and Demetrius Knight proved that just a few plays after Sanders’ above touchdown.

Stewart beat his man, triggering a sack fumble by Demetrius Knight, returned for a touchdown by Tonka Hemingway. Oklahoma ran just 4 plays before the score was 14-0.

Oklahoma’s offense is simply not built to play from behind, especially after getting kicked in the teeth like they have early in this one. And Hawkins wasn’t done struggling – he threw a pick-6 just a few plays after the above scoop N’ score.

There are 9 minutes and 40 seconds remaining in the first quarter and the score is 21-0.