The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina falls to in-state rival Clemson 28-14 to close out season

The South Carolina football team rounded out its tumultuous season with a loss to Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025. Despite a season high of 381 passing yards and two touchdowns from redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers, the Gamecocks ultimately came short of the Tigers with a final score of 28-14.

Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain runs upfield after making a play during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Swain looks for open space as the Gamecocks’ defense transitions down the field.
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain runs upfield after making a play during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Swain looks for open space as the Gamecocks’ defense transitions down the field.
Freshman defensive back Chris Hatfield leaps to catch a pass during warmups before USC’s matchup against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Hatfield participates in pregame drills as the Gamecocks prepare to take the field for the rivalry game.
Freshman defensive back Chris Hatfield leaps to catch a pass during warmups before USC’s matchup against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Hatfield participates in pregame drills as the Gamecocks prepare to take the field for the rivalry game.
South Carolina players push forward during a short-yardage play against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks fight for extra yards as the offense battles at the goal line during the rivalry game.
South Carolina players push forward during a short-yardage play against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks fight for extra yards as the offense battles at the goal line during the rivalry game.
USC students cup their hands during the singing of the Alma Mater before the Gamecocks’ matchup against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Fans raise their hands as if making a toast during the line “Here’s a health, Carolina,” a long-standing game day tradition.
USC students cup their hands during the singing of the Alma Mater before the Gamecocks’ matchup against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Fans raise their hands as if making a toast during the line “Here’s a health, Carolina,” a long-standing game day tradition.
Junior defensive back Judge Collier makes a tackle during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Collier wraps up the ball carrier as the Gamecocks’ defense works to stop the drive.
Junior defensive back Judge Collier makes a tackle during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Collier wraps up the ball carrier as the Gamecocks’ defense works to stop the drive.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer walks through Gamecock Park and greets fans before the matchup against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025. Beamer leads the team down the pathway as supporters line the route for the traditional pregame walk.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer walks through Gamecock Park and greets fans before the matchup against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025. Beamer leads the team down the pathway as supporters line the route for the traditional pregame walk.
Cocky dances with the USC cheerleaders during a timeout at the Gamecocks’ matchup against the Tigers on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The mascot joins the spirit squads throughout the game to keep fans energized.
Cocky dances with the USC cheerleaders during a timeout at the Gamecocks’ matchup against the Tigers on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The mascot joins the spirit squads throughout the game to keep fans energized.
Freshman wide receiver Jayden Sellers carries the ball during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Sellers follows his blocker upfield as the Gamecocks try to advance the play.
Freshman wide receiver Jayden Sellers carries the ball during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Sellers follows his blocker upfield as the Gamecocks try to advance the play.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers is taken down while running the ball during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Sellers fights for extra yards as he’s brought to the turf near the sideline.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers is taken down while running the ball during South Carolina’s game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Sellers fights for extra yards as he’s brought to the turf near the sideline.
Senior EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr. leaps over the pile as South Carolina defenders bring down a Clemson quarterback during South Carolina’s game against Clemson at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. The play stopped the Tigers’ progress as the Gamecocks’ defense swarmed the backfield.
Senior EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr. leaps over the pile as South Carolina defenders bring down a Clemson quarterback during South Carolina’s game against Clemson at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. The play stopped the Tigers’ progress as the Gamecocks’ defense swarmed the backfield.