South Carolina edges Tennessee 27-24 for second straight Top-25 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
South Carolina secured a hard-fought victory against No. 11 Tennessee, winning 27-24 on October 24. The Gamecocks, led by head coach Shane Beamer, managed to recover from an early 14-0 lead, showcasing resilience despite a rocky start to the 2026 season. Recent weeks saw South Carolina lose double-digit leads in previous games against Mississippi State and Kentucky. With the win, the Gamecocks improved to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC, setting the stage for an upcoming matchup against Oklahoma on October 31.
- •South Carolina holds a 4-3 record after the win against Tennessee.
- •The Gamecocks previously lost significant leads in their last two games.
- •Shane Beamer's coaching emphasizes resilience and leadership.
- •South Carolina faces Oklahoma next on October 31.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Shane Beamer flips script on ugly 2026 start with South Carolina's win vs Tennessee
"South Carolina football had a bad start to SEC play but after Shane Beamer promised his team would respond, they secured 2 straight Top-25 wins.
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