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Evan Kiely kicks game-winning field goal as The Citadel edges South Carolina State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:10 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Evan Kiely kicks game-winning field goal as The Citadel edges South Carolina State

Summary

Evan Kiely made a 31-yard field goal as time expired, giving The Citadel a 34-31 victory over South Carolina State in Orangeburg, S.C., on Saturday. The Citadel led 17-10 at halftime and extended their lead to 31-17 before South Carolina State tied the game. A late offensive surge by The Citadel, including a 44-yard run by Gavin Garcia, set up Kiely’s game-winning kick. Garcia ended the game with 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Next, The Citadel will face East Tennessee State, while South Carolina State prepares for a matchup against Charleston Southern.

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By the Numbers

•The Citadel's total yards: 448, South Carolina State's: 346
•Garcia scored two touchdowns for The Citadel
•Keely Watson threw two touchdown passes for South Carolina State
•The Citadel's next game is against East Tennessee State
•South Carolina State will play Charleston Southern next

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10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Evan Kiely kicks winning field goal on final play as The Citadel tops South Carolina State 34-31

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(AP) — Evan Kiely kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, lifting The Citadel to a stunning 34-31 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday.Facing third-and-1 from its own 11-yard line, The Citadel flipped the field with a 44-yard run by Gavin Garcia and a 34-yard pass from Nick Billoups to Michael Lorino.
— Yahoo Sports

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