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Palmetto Bowl: Clemson and South Carolina Clash for Pride

11/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Clemson and South Carolina will compete in the Palmetto Bowl on November 29, 2023, as both teams look to conclude disappointing seasons.
Clemson holds a record of 6-5 and is bowl eligible, while South Carolina, at 4-7, seeks to restore pride after a challenging SEC season.
South Carolina has won two of the last three matchups, including a close game last year.
The game will be broadcast on SEC Network, starting at noon ET from Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

History

Historical Context

The Palmetto Bowl, first contested in 1909, symbolizes the fierce rivalry between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Historically, the game was played on "Big Thursday" until 1959, before adopting an alternating-site format. As of 2024, Clemson leads the series 73–44–4, with South Carolina winning two of the last three matchups, underscoring the rivalry's ongoing significance in college football.

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Story summary

Clemson and South Carolina will compete in the Palmetto Bowl on November 29, 2023, as both teams look to conclude disappointing seasons.
Clemson holds a record of 6-5 and is bowl eligible, while South Carolina, at 4-7, seeks to restore pride after a challenging SEC season.
South Carolina has won two of the last three matchups, including a close game last year.
The game will be broadcast on SEC Network, starting at noon ET from Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

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