South Carolina defeats Tennessee 27-24 in dramatic finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
On October 24, South Carolina defeated No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 in a thrilling finish marked by Malik Orsan's 48-yard field goal as time expired. The Gamecocks rallied from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with LaNorris Sellers tying the game. Head coach Shane Beamer addressed lingering conspiracy theories related to previous matchups, emphasizing the need to respect the Gamecocks' achievements. The victory reignites the rivalry, prompting renewed social media exchanges between the fan bases.
- •South Carolina rallies from a fourth-quarter deficit to win.
- •Malik Orsan kicks a game-winning field goal as time expires.
- •Shane Beamer addresses conspiracy theories from past games.
- •Gamecocks' victory sparks fan celebrations and social media exchanges.
- •This marks South Carolina's second consecutive win over Tennessee.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Rocky Top has a South Carolina problem - again
"South Carolina beat Tennessee 27-24, reigniting the rivalry and the infamous 2022 cheating theories. Shane Beamer had something to say about it.
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