South Carolina football can't hold on late, drops heart-breaker to LSU Tigers as officiating questions abound

South Carolina football fans left Williams-Brice Stadium heartbroken after losing 36-33 to the LSU Tigers in a horribly-officiated game.

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer was not happy with the officials during Saturday's loss to the LSU Tigers
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer was not happy with the officials during Saturday's loss to the LSU Tigers | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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South Carolina Football vs. LSU:
Stats and Scoring Breakdown

The Gamecocks got out to a fast start, but LSU came storming back. In a game full of penalties, injuries, and way more scoring than anticipated, the Tigers came out on top 36-33.

Below are the stats and scoring plays from the contest:

STATS

LSU

Passing

Leading Passer: Garrett Nussmeier with 285 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception

Rushing

Total: 132 yards

Leading Rusher: Caden Durham with 98 yards and 2 touchdowns

Receiving

Total: 285 yards

Leading Receiver: Aaron Anderson with 96 yards

Defense

Total Yards Allowed: 398 yards allowed

Turnovers: Zy Alexander interception, Ryan Sage forced fumble (strip sack; fumble recovery by Harold Perkins), Bradyn Swinson forced fumble (strip sack; fumble recovery by Major Burns)

Sacks: Ryan Sage, Sai'Vion Jones, Bradyn Swinson (3)

Leading Tackler: Whit Weeks with 11

Other

Josh Williams had a rushing touchdown, Mason Taylor had a receiving touchdown, Kyren Lacy had a receiving touchdown

South Carolina

Passing

Leading Passer: LaNorris Sellers with 113 yards and 1 interception

Rushing

Total: 243 yards

Leading Rusher: Rocket Sanders with 143 yards and 2 touchdowns

Receiving

Total: 155 yards

Leading Receiver: Jared Brown with 48 yards

Defense

Total Yards Allowed: 417 yards

Turnovers: Dylan Stewart fumble recovery (unforced/dropped snap), Nick Emmanwori interception

Sacks: Kyle Kennard (1.5), Bam Martin-Scott (0.5)

Leading Tackler: Nick Emmanwori with 9 tackles

Other

LaNorris Sellers had 2 rushing touchdowns; Moe Brown blocked a punt

SCORING

USC Touchdown; Sellers, 4 yards; 7-0 USC
USC Field Goal; Herrera, 28 yards; 10-0 USC
USC Touchdown; Sanders, 10 yards; 17-0 USC
LSU Touchdown; Durham, 26 yards; 17-7 USC
LSU Field Goal; Ramos, 28 yards; 17-10 USC
USC Touchdown; Sellers, 75 yards; 24-10 USC
LSU Touchdown; Nussmeier to Lacy, 12 yards; 24-16 USC (botched PAT)
LSU Touchdown; Durham, 9 yards; 24-22 (failed 2-point conversion)
LSU Touchdown; Nussmeier to Taylor, 2 yards; 29-24 LSU
USC Touchdown; Sanders, 66 yards; 30-29 USC (failed 2-point conversion)
USC Field Goal; Herrera, 42 yards; 33-29 USC
LSU Touchdown; Williams, 2 yards; 36-33 LSU

BOX SCORE

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