Clemson vs. South Carolina: Real-time results and updates
Clemson vs. South Carolina: Real-time results
The South Carolina Gamecocks are aiming for their first nine-win regular season since 2013, but they’ll need to overcome archrival Clemson to achieve this milestone. With playoff hopes on the line, both teams are gearing up for a high-stakes Palmetto Bowl.
Clemson enters the contest having won eight of the last nine matchups in this heated rivalry. Meanwhile, South Carolina, ranked and enjoying a strong season, is eager to continue building momentum. The outcome of this clash will determine not only state bragging rights but also which team keeps its playoff aspirations alive. Here’s how the game unfolded:
Game Updates:
Coin Toss:
- Clemson wins the toss and defers to the second half. South Carolina will receive the opening kickoff.
First Quarter:
- (0-0): South Carolina drives into Clemson territory, but Tigers’ TJ Parker strip-sacks QB LaNorris Sellers, giving Clemson possession.
- (0-0): South Carolina’s defense forces a Clemson punt.
- (0-0): The Tigers’ defense holds strong at midfield. South Carolina responds by pinning Clemson deep inside their own 5-yard line.
- (0-0): The Gamecocks come up with a critical fourth-down stop in the red zone. South Carolina regains possession as the quarter ends.
Second Quarter:
- (0-0): South Carolina punts after a stalled drive, and Clemson takes over at the Gamecocks’ 43-yard line.
- (7-0): Clemson QB Cade Klubnik scrambles for a 17-yard touchdown, giving the Tigers the lead.
- (7-7): Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers responds with a scrambling touchdown of his own to tie the game.
- (7-7): South Carolina’s defense forces another Clemson punt.
- (7-7): After an exchange of punts, neither team gains significant momentum. Clemson runs out the clock to end the half.
Third Quarter:
- Clemson starts the second half with possession.
- (14-7): Cade Klubnik notches his second rushing touchdown, putting Clemson ahead again.
- (14-7): South Carolina RB Rocket Sanders fumbles, and Clemson recovers the ball.
- (14-7): South Carolina catches a break, recovering a Clemson fumble in their own territory and regaining possession at their 40-yard line.
