South Carolina beats No. 11 Tennessee on last-play field goal

South Carolina beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 on October 24, 2026, when Malik Orsan kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired, completing a rally capped by a late fumble recovery. The Gamecocks overcame a seven-point fourth-quarter deficit for their second straight win over a ranked opponent. Tennessee led 24-17 late in the fourth quarter after Cooper Ranvier made a 37-yard field goal. South Carolina tied the game with 1:17 remaining, as quarterback LaNorris Sellers scored on a four-yard run after the Gamecocks turned away a Tennessee fourth-down attempt. With 33 seconds left, Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre fumbled after a sack by South Carolina’s Dylan Stewart. Defensive tackle Tomiwa Durojaiye recovered the ball at the Tennessee 34-yard line. South Carolina ran the clock down before Orsan made the winning kick from 48 yards. Sellers threw for 210 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns. His three scores helped South Carolina recover after Tennessee erased an early 14-0 deficit. Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown. South Carolina fans rushed the field after the win. Southeastern...