The unranked South Carolina Gamecocks overthrew the Auburn Tigers 15 30-22 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday.
According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, it is South Carolina’s first win over Auburn in 87 years:
Final: South Carolina 30, Auburn 22. Gamecocks (2-2) gets the first win over Auburn since 1933, moment overall. Will Muschamp advanced 3-15 against the qualifier in South Carolina.
Auburn led twice through nine problems in the game, however, South Carolina scored 16-0 in the third and fourth quarters to secure victory.
Sophomore Bo Nix fought to defeat the Tigers, with 24 yards to 272 yards with one landing and three interceptions.
South Carolina advanced to 2-2 the season with the disappointing victory, while Auburn fell to 2-2 after escaping by little of last week’s game with a 30-28 win over Arkansas.
Auburn ran for an impressive 209 yards on 36 hauls, but that functionality was ruined due to the offensive’s inability to protect the ball. The Tigers had three ball losses and forced only one, which made the difference in the game.
In addition, Auburn committed nine consequences for 89 yards, just five consequences for 39 yards through the Gamecocks.
The Tigers’ offensive turns into frustration, as Nix and open receiver Seth Williams walked away:
Take a look too soon at what it looks like destined for the CFB playoffs ?