South Carolina Football Falls to LSU in Nail-Biting 36-33 Loss
In a thrilling, back-and-forth game at Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina football fans were left heartbroken as the Gamecocks fell to the LSU Tigers 36-33 on Saturday. The matchup between head coach Shane Beamer’s squad and Brian Kelly’s Tigers was filled with penalties, turnovers, and contentious officiating, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
South Carolina surged out of the gates, taking an early 17-0 lead with a strong offensive performance orchestrated by coordinator Dowell Loggains. A well-executed game plan, combined with aggressive defensive play led by coordinator Clayton White, and a crucial blocked punt by special teams standout Moe Brown, who recently earned a scholarship, seemed to put the Gamecocks in control.
However, LSU quickly found its footing, as freshman running back Caden Durham began to tear through South Carolina’s defense. LSU’s tight end Mason Taylor and wide receiver Aaron Anderson also made significant contributions, leading the Tigers’ comeback. LSU’s offense capitalized on key South Carolina mistakes, cutting into the Gamecock lead and eventually taking control.
Despite South Carolina’s defensive lapses, a stunning 66-yard run by Gamecock running back Rocket Sanders early in the fourth quarter briefly put South Carolina back in front. The Gamecocks appeared poised to secure the win, but LSU’s Josh Williams delivered a late-game touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for the Tigers.
South Carolina had one final chance to send the game into overtime, but kicker Alex Herrera’s game-tying field goal attempt missed by inches, handing LSU the 36-33 victory.
The loss drops South Carolina to 2-1 on the season. The Gamecocks will look to bounce back as they prepare to host the Akron Zips in their next game.
