Gamecocks Escape Bulldogs

Alshon Jeffrey catches a 4-yard touchdown pass from
Connor Shaw with 3:50 left in the game 

Earlier this week South Carolina's quarterback Stephen Garcia was dismissed from the team which resulted from Garcia testing positive for marijuana and alcohol.  Garcia's positive testing for alcohol was a violation of agreement between with Garcia that stipulated he would not drink alcohol.  South Carolina was unable to play pass the controversy and get the 14-12 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Shaw which has started the last 2 games in place of Garcia was 20 for 38 in passing with 155 passing yards 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. The Bulldogs' Russell had similar numbers with 165 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.  

The 'cocks trailed the 'dogs 10-7 with 4 minutes left in the game when a touchdown pass from Connor Shaw to Alshon Jeffrey with 3:50 left in the game put the Gamecocks on top of the Bulldogs by 4 points.  With less than 3 minutes left in the game the Bulldogs were unable to capitalize during their possession and Russell threw an interception with 1:45 left in the game, sealing the victory for South Carolina as they proceeded to run out the clock.  Both teams great defense was the key to factor in this low scoring game and also led to a Bulldogs safety on the final play of the game.  

South Carolina's Matt Lattimore left the game early during the 4th quarter with a leg injury. Lattimore ended the game with 39 rushing yards and 1 touchdown before being escorted to the locker room.