Rivalry droughts can plague teams for decades. South Carolina hasn't beaten Clemson since the 2013 season when head coach Shane beamer was serving as an assistant at Virginia Tech under his father.
In fact, the last time the Gameco*cks beat Clemson, star quarterback Spencer Rattler was an unknown middle schooler. Many things have changed between now and then, but the one consistent thread is the Tigers pulling out wins over the garnet and black.
A win on Saturday would redefine South Carolina's program and give them momentum for future seasons. They already beat the No. 5 team in college football, showing the entire country they are capable.
A lot has been said this week, but now it's time to buckle the chinstrap and play football. Gameco*cks Digest has you covered with the latest in the Palmetto Bowl.
How to Watch South Carolina @ Clemson
- Gameday: Saturday, November 26th, 2022.
- Game time: 12:00 pm ET
- TV:ABC
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Clemson, South Carolina)
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How to Listen to the Game
You can listen to the game through the Gameco*cks Radio Network with Todd Ellis on the call!
First Quarter
(0-0), 15:00 - South Carolina has won the toss and elects to receive.
(0-0), 13:28 - The Gameco*cks go three-and-out and punt away. Punter Kai Kroeger booms one inside Clemson's 10-yard line, and after a Clemson penalty they will start at their own 7-yard line.
(0-0), 12:23 - Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei drops back and rifles a pass towards a rub route. It never had a chance, and corner Darius Rush drops a sure-fire pick-6. The Tigers punt away and South Carolina has it on their 31-yard line.
(7-0), 12:15 - Quarterback Spencer Rattler gets to his second progression only to find Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter in the zone. Trotter returns the interception for a touchdown for the first score of the afternoon.
(7-0), 10:00 - Wide receiver Josh Vann gets a big third down conversion, but a few plays later they stall out and are forced to punt back to Clemson.
(14-0), 5:52 - Uiagalelei makes several defenders miss in the open field and bruises his way across the goal line for Clemson's first offensive touchdown of the day.
(14-0), 3:18 - Rattler lofts a pass towards the sideline on third down but can't connect. South Carolina punts it away and pins Clemson at their 1-yard line.
(14-0), 2:07 - A penalty on first down sets the Tigers back, and on third down they can't convert. South Carolina takes over near midfield.
(14-0), 0:00 - South Carolina will start the second quarter in a goal-to-go situation.
Second Quarter
(14-7), 13:59 - On fourth down, Rattler drops back and finds wide receiver Antwane Wells in the back of the end zone for South Carolina's first touchdown.
(14-7), 10:11 - Uiagalelei gets hit on third down and Clemson must punt. A beautiful punt hits down the 2-yard line.
(16-7), 10:05 - Clemson gets immediate pressure and Rattler has to get rid of it. Officials rule that no one was in the area of the pass, and since the foul occurred in the end zone it is a safety.
(16-7), 9:55 - Running back Phil Mafah fumbles on the kickoff and South Carolina recovers in plus territory.
(16-14), 8:24 - Rattler doesn't find anything he likes on second-and-goal, opts to take it himself and drives his way into the end zone.
(23-14), 6:14 - Uiagalelei finds wide receiver Antonio Williams all alone for a touchdown.
(23-14), 4:12 - The Gameco*cks go for it on fourth down in their own territory. Rattler uncorks a bomb to running back Juju McDowell, who takes it down to the 1-yard line.
(23-14), 2:56 - Rattler throws an interception two plays later to defensive back R.J. Mickens.
(23-14), 0:00 - Clemson will open the second half with the football.
Third Quarter
(23-14), 13:38 - Clemson stalls out immediately and a good return from wide receiver Ahmarean Brown gets a huge return to get inside the Tiger 30-yard line.
(23-21), 12:06 - Tight end Jaheim Bell powers his way through traffic on the goal line for the first touchdown of the second half.
(23-21), 9:43 - Uiagalelei gets hit by linebacker Brad Johnson on third down, forcing a low throw and a Clemson punt.
(23-21), 7:10 - Edge rusher KJ Henry sacks Rattler on third down to force a punt.
(30-21), 4:35 - Running back Will Shipley gets through traffic and scores his first touchdown of the afternoon.
(30-28), 3:45 - Rattler launches a bomb to Wells for a 72-yard touchdown to cut the game back to one score.
(30-28), 2:15 - Uiagalelei throws incomplete on third down and South Carolina gets the ball back.
(30-28), 0:00 - The Gameco*cks are knocking on the door of the red zone and have a fresh set of downs to start the fourth quarter.
Fourth Quarter
(31-30), 10:54 - Kicker Mitch Jeter nails a 35-yard field goal to give the Gameco*cks their first lead of the afternoon.
(31-30), 10:00 - Johnson once again pressures Uiagalelei and forces an incompletion on third down. South Carolina gets the ball on their own 18-yard line.
(31-30), 7:06 - South Carolina goes three and out but pins Clemson inside their own 5-yard line.
(31-30), 6:27 - Corner Marcellas Dial intercepts a pass on the second play of the drive to give South Carolina the football.
(31-30), 4:19 - Kroeger booms a 63-yard punt to pin Clemson inside their own 5-yard line once again.
(31-30), 0:00 - South Carolina has defeated Clemson for the first time in nine seasons, ending the dreaded losing streak.
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