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Quarter-by-quarter: USC-Tennessee
Posted on 11.02.08
CommentsFIRST QUARTER
South Carolina 7 | Tennessee 0
KEY MOMENT: After moving the ball from their 18-yard line in four plays, Stephen Garcia rolls right and hits Mike Davis on a short screen in the middle that Davis takes 12-yards for the score.
THE MAN: Eric Norwood combines with Jordin Lindsey for an 11-yard sack to move the junior within a half of tackle of the all-time school record for tackles for loss. Norwood has 34.5, trailing Andrew Provence (35).
TIME OF POSSESSION: Tennessee 10:14, South Carolina 4:46
SECOND QUARTER
South Carolina 21 | Tennessee 0
KEY MOMENT: A play after stopping USC on fourth down, Lennon Creel fumbles when hit by Travian Robertson. Captain Munnerlyn picks it up and returns it 38 yards to the Vols 4-yard line. A play later, Garcia hits Kenny McKinley for the score.
THE MAN: Stoney Woodson intercepts a Nick Stephens pass and returns it 68 yards for a touchdown. He steps in front of Josh Briscoe on a drag route and catches it in stride before going the distance untouched.
TIME OF POSSESSION: South Carolina 8:17, Tennessee 6:43
THIRD QUARTER
South Carolina 24 | Tennessee 6
KEY MOMENT: Ryan Succop caps the Gamecocks opening possession with a 31-yard field goal. The drive covers 62 yards in 13 plays and consumes 5:46 as the Gamecocks increase their lead to 24-0.
THE MAN: Eric Berry intercepts a Stephen Garcia pass and returns it 45 yards. Berry steps in front of Kenny McKinley at the 12 and dances his way to the USC 44. The interception is the 11th of Berry’s career.
TIME OF POSSESSION: South Carolina 8:11, Tennessee 6:49
FOURTH QUARTER
South Carolina 27 | Tennessee 6
KEY MOMENT: On a 51-yard punt from Spencer Lanning, Akeem Auguste causes return man Dennis Rogan to fumble, and deep-snapper Charles Turner recovers at the Vols 14. Succop kicks a 31-yard field goal four plays later for a 27-6 lead.
THE MAN: Britton Colquitt proves he is as good as any of his brothers who have kicked at Tennessee. The senior hits a career long 71-yarder to pin the Gamecocks at their 3-yard early in the period.
TIME OF POSSESSION: South Carolina 11:16, Tennessee 3:44
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