Recap

South Carolina edged Tennessee 27-24 (Week 8, 2026)

South Carolina edged Tennessee 27-24 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now South Carolina is 4-3, 2-3 in SEC play, and Tennessee is 6-2, 3-2 in SEC play.

South Carolina edged Tennessee 27-24 (Week 8, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff3:30 PM ET
VenueWilliams-Brice Stadium
SpreadSouth Carolina -2.5
Total50.5
Television, streaming & radio
TVESPN, Disney+
Streamingthe ESPN app

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How it played out

South Carolina edged Tennessee 27-24 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Week 8. South Carolina trailed 21-17 at halftime and came back. The lead changed hands twice and the score was tied twice after the opening score. South Carolina went ahead for good on a field goal in the fourth quarter. South Carolina's largest lead was 14 points. Tennessee led by as many as 7.

By the numbers

South Carolina gained 344 total yards to Tennessee's 320. Turnovers: South Carolina 1, Tennessee 1.

For South Carolina, Lanorris Sellers completed 18 of 32 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. Lanorris Sellers ran 18 times for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mazeo Bennett caught 6 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown.

For Tennessee, George MacIntyre completed 16 of 23 passes for 136 yards. DeSean Bishop ran 32 times for 120 yards and a touchdown. Braylon Staley caught 6 passes for 56 yards.

What it means

After the game, South Carolina is 4-3, 2-3 in SEC play, and Tennessee is 6-2, 3-2 in SEC play. It was a non-conference game, so it counts on the overall record but not in the SEC standings.

The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live SEC standings.

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