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Gamecocks Stun Vols with Last-Second Field Goal
25 Oct
Summary
- Tennessee lost to South Carolina on a walk-off field goal.
- South Carolina led 14-0 before Tennessee rallied.
- Vols likely to drop to No. 19 in next rankings.
Tennessee's College Football Playoff aspirations suffered a major blow following a dramatic road loss to South Carolina. The Volunteers, who were ranked No. 11, fell victim to a walk-off field goal at Williams-Brice Stadium.
The game featured a significant momentum swing, with South Carolina initially establishing a 14-0 lead. However, Tennessee responded with three touchdowns before halftime. Despite this comeback, offensive struggles in the latter part of the game proved costly.
A critical fumble by Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre late in the fourth quarter allowed South Carolina to tie the game and subsequently win on a 43-yard field goal as time expired. This loss marks the Volunteers' second of the season.
Tennessee is projected to fall significantly in the next college football rankings, likely into the No. 16-22 range, with a final projection of No. 19. While the close nature of the game and its road setting may mitigate a drastic fall, the second loss complicates their path to the College Football Playoff.
