Bruce Ailer

9/14/2024

lsu

It was a nail-biter of a game down in Columbia, South Carolina, as LSU's Tigers rallied back from a daunting 17-point hole to snatch a thrilling victory over the Gamecocks, 36-33. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier redeemed himself after a costly interception as he masterminded a comeback drive capped by Josh Williams' clutch 2-yard touchdown run with merely 72 seconds left on the clock. LSU's versatility was on full display as Caden Durham added his own flair with 98 yards rushing and two touchdowns. South Carolina's QB LaNorris Sellers set records with his feet, notching an impressive 75-yard touchdown, and Arkansas transfer Raheim Sanders contributed mightily with a long 66-yard rushing TD. Despite leading most of the game, the Gamecocks faltered in the final moments, even as Alex Herrera's 49-yard field goal attempt came up short to tie. This victory was not only a testament to LSU's resilience but also underscored the need for improvement after an earlier stumble against Southern Cal.