What went wrong when South Carolina was outscored 17-0 in third quarter vs Mississippi State
South Carolina football's third quarter let Mississippi State take control of the game and win on Sept. 19.
South Carolina football was outscored 17-0 in the third quarter against Mississippi State in a game that took place on September 19. The Bulldogs had momentum early, but South Carolina responded with a 23-16 lead at halftime. Coach Shane Beamer admitted that the team should have scored significantly more and settled for field goals instead.
South Carolina had opportunities in the first half but failed to convert on third-and-goal and fourth down. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers had a good game but made costly turnovers that led to Mississippi State's points. The offense struggled in the red zone and allowed the Bulldogs to get nine first downs in the third quarter. The defense was not able to stop Mississippi State, allowing them to accumulate a large lead.
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