Total Yards
South Carolina325
Tennessee297
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Tennessee at South Carolina
Oct 29, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 9
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
21 - 24
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South Carolina
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Passing Yards
South Carolina167
Tennessee161
Rushing Yards
South Carolina158
Tennessee136
Turnovers
South Carolina0
Tennessee3
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind0 mph S
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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South Carolina35:54
Tennessee24:06
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Game Story
South Carolina edges Tennessee 24-21
South Carolina defeated Tennessee 24-21 in Week 9 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 325-297 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Jalen Hurd run for 1 yd for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 325 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 167 passing yards. Tennessee finished with 297 total yards, including 136 on the ground and 161 through the air.
South Carolina converted 5-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, South Carolina led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Elliott Fry kickoff for 65 yds , Evan Berry return for 100 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Hurd run for 1 yd for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 7-7 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Rico Dowdle run for 1 yd for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 7-0 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to Bryan Edwards for 17 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 14-7 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Elliott Fry 28 yd FG GOOD (South Carolina led 17-7 over Tennessee).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Elliott Fry kickoff for 65 yds , Evan Berry return for 100 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (South Carolina led 17-14 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to K.C. Crosby for 35 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (South Carolina led 24-14 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
South Carolina defeated Tennessee.
Total yards
325-297
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
South Carolina averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
167
South Carolina averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 325 | 297 |
| Passing Yards | 167 | 161 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 136 |
| First Downs | 19 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-77 | 9-87 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-21 | 12-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 35:54 | 24:06 |