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South Carolina Stages Late Comeback to Edge Tennessee 27-24
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Game-Ending Drive
With roughly three and a half minutes remaining and the Gamecocks trailing 24-23, South Carolina faced a 4th-and-1 at the Tennessee 38-yard line. After stopping the Vols on that play, the Gamecocks advanced downfield. On 3rd-and-goal from the 4, quarterback LaNorris Sellers scrambled, was briefly tackled at the 3-yard line, and kept his feet moving until he dove into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown. The extra point tied the game at 24 with 1:17 left. Tennessee’s subsequent drive ended abruptly when running back George MacIntyre fumbled on the third play; South Carolina recovered at the Vols’ 34 with 33 seconds remaining. Four plays later, kicker Malik Orsan converted a 48-yard field goal as time expired, securing the walk-off victory. The article notes the final score as 27-24 in favor of South Carolina.
Key Players
- LaNorris Sellers – South Carolina quarterback; led the team’s rushing attack with 96 yards on 18 carries and scored two touchdowns.
- Malik Orsan – South Carolina placekicker; delivered the decisive 48-yard field goal.
- Shane Beamer – Head coach of South Carolina; under his tenure the team had previously been 1-28 when trailing by seven or more points in the fourth quarter.
- George MacIntyre – Tennessee running back whose fumble set up the Gamecocks’ final possession.
Statistics and Records
- South Carolina improved to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in SEC play; Tennessee fell to 3-2 in conference.
- Sellers recorded 96 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- The victory marked South Carolina’s first back-to-back wins against ranked opponents after an upset of Florida earlier in the season.
- According to the report, the Gamecocks had been 1-28 in games where they trailed by seven or more points in the fourth quarter under Coach Beamer.
Implications
The win preserves South Carolina’s momentum in the SEC and adds a marquee victory to its résumé. The outcome also underscores South Carolina’s ability to execute under pressure, a factor that could influence future rankings and bowl considerations.