Missouri and South Carolina faced each other at a crossroads in their seasons, each needing this victory to keep their bowl hopes alive. Both sides had experienced up-and-down seasons up to this point, but were looking to right the ship in this one.
The battle for Columbia was intense and full of momentum swings.
South Carolina opened up with the ball led by senior Jason Brown, a transfer from St. Francis and one of many quarterbacks to take the field for the Gamecocks this season. He had a mere 2 interceptions on the season...but made it 3 on the Gamecocks’ first drive.