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