South Carolina fans lost their minds Saturday evening, absolutely swarming the field at Williams-Brice Stadium after Malik Orsan drilled a 48-yard walk-off field goal to secure a wild 27-24 upset win over No. 11 Tennessee. Talk about a moment, right? That’s the kind of buzzer-beater that will be replayed for years, a walk-off bomb that sent the home crowd into pure pandemonium.
How the Gamecocks Pulled Off the Stunner
This game was a nail-biter all the way to the wire. Tennessee, a top-15 squad, actually started the fourth quarter up by seven points after a critical field goal drive. But South Carolina wasn’t backing down. LaNorris Sellers was the hero of the hour, first tying the game with his third rushing touchdown of the night. Then, on the Vols’ final possession, Sellers stepped up again, strip-sacking Tennessee quarterback George McIntyre to give his team the ball back and set up Orsan’s game-winning drive. You just love to see a player make that kind of impact on both sides of the ball when it matters most.
Momentum and What’s Next
What makes this win even sweeter for South Carolina is that it is their second straight victory over a ranked opponent. They are building some serious momentum. Just a couple of weeks ago, on October 10, they went on the road and took down No. 16 Florida. Now, sitting at 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC, the Gamecocks have shown they can hang with the best in the conference. Those three potential touchdown passes called back for Tennessee in the loss? Those are gonna sting for a while. You gotta make your plays when you get the chance.
South Carolina will look to ride this incredible wave of momentum into their next matchup, hitting the road to face Oklahoma next Saturday. The Sooners also hold a 4-3 record, 2-2 in the SEC, so that game is shaping up to be another huge one for both teams. Can the Gamecocks keep this surprising run going? You won’t want to miss it.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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