South Carolina took down a highly-ranked opponent for the second straight week.
After crushing Tennessee, the Gamecocks stunned Clemson, 31-30, in the annual Palmetto Bowl on Saturday.
The Gamecocks are 7-4 and the only time they led in the game was by the final score. A field goal by Mitch Jeter proved the difference and was the only scoring in the final quarter.
Spencer Rattler threw for 360 yards and two touchdown passes.
Clemson now is 10-2 and saw its 40-game home win streak end.
SOUTH CAROLINA DOES IT AGAIN!@GamecockFB ends Clemson's 40-game home win streak and upsets a second straight playoff contender 😱 pic.twitter.com/Orw9DGXVeQ
— ESPN (@espn) November 26, 2022
Shane Beamer calls out ESPN's Jesse Palmer after South Carolina upsets No. 8 Clemson. 🏈😂
"I heard Jesse Palmer on TV last night, and I love Jesse. But he said, 'Clemson needs a big win to impress the committee.' Clemson needed to worry about winning the football game." pic.twitter.com/cN3L7IpYJb
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 26, 2022