South Carolina (4-3. 2-3 SEC) defeated No. 11 Tennessee (6-2,3-2 SEC), 27-24, in Week 8 of the 2026 college football season at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Gamecocks won the game on the final play when kicker Malik Orsan converted a 48-yatd field goal as time expired.
The Vols led, 21-17, at halftime after the Gamecocks led, 14-0, in the first quarter.
Quarterback George MacIntyrecompleted 16-of-23 passing attempts for 136 yards for Tennessee, which had three touchdowns nullified by penalty. MacIntyre also recorded nine rushing yards on seven attempts and lost a fumble late in the game.
DeSean Bishop totaled 120 rushing yards and one touchdown on 32 attempts. He also had one reception for 10 yards.
Braylon Staley led the
Vols in receiving yards (56). He recorded six receptions.Mike Matthews finished with five receptions for 47 yards. He also recorded an 8-yard rushing touchdown, while DaSaahn Brametotaled two receptions for 12 yards and had a 1-yard rushing touchdown.
Tennessee finished with 320 yards of total offense, including 184 rushing yards and 136 rushing yards. South Carolina totaled 334 total yards, including 210 passing yards and 134 rushing yards.
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