South Carolina Gamecocks: Best firework finishes since joining the SEC

Running back Brandon Bennett #33 of the South Carolina Gamecocks. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)
Running back Brandon Bennett #33 of the South Carolina Gamecocks. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)
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Place kicker Daniel Weaver #97 of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)

6.  GAME WINNING FG VS. OHIO ST

The Gamecocks and Buckeyes met in the Outback Bowl for the second consecutive season in 2002, as Lou Holtz led an eight-win team into Tampa.  The rematch would be much closer than the 24-7 score of the previous year.

The first half was all Gamecocks, as they jumped out to a 28-0 lead.  But the Buckeyes would storm back after halftime to tie the game at 28-28.

Cue Daniel Weaver’s heroics.  With time running out, the Gamecock kicker booted a 42-yard field goal that barely cleared the crossbar, giving South Carolina a 31-28 last-second win.