Oklahoma City
Hornets
0-1
7
FINAL
26
South Carolina
Storm
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe South Carolina Storm topped the Oklahoma City Hornets 26-7 in a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. The Storm's victory not only secures their position in the standings but also establishes momentum as they look to build on this strong performance moving forward.
Jared Goff led the way for South Carolina, throwing three touchdown passes that showcased his precision and ability to connect with his receivers. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts put up solid numbers for the Hornets, amassing 202 passing yards. Despite the loss, Xavier Hutchinson shone brightly for Oklahoma City with 90 receiving yards, but the team's offense struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Storm made their mark with a standout performance from Lorenzo Styles Jr., who recorded four tackles. Kenny Clark contributed with a sack, applying pressure on Hurts throughout the game, while Andre Cisco's interception proved pivotal in halting any potential Hornets' comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff connected with his receivers for two quick touchdowns, giving the Storm a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 30 | 14 | 202 | 0 | 2 | 41.2 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 15 | 9 | 147 | 3 | 1 | 104.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | 90 | 90.0 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Enrique Wolfe | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

