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South Carolina Rallies from 16-Point Deficit to Beat Michigan in Outback Bowl

The South Carolina Gamecocks overcame a 16-point, second-half deficit to defeat the Michigan Wolverines 26-19 in the 2018 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Monday.

After trailing 19-3 in the latter stages of the third quarter, South Carolina scored 23 unanswered points to complete the comeback.

The Gamecocks forced five Michigan turnovers, and South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley led the way offensively with 239 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters struggled mightily in the loss to the tune of 186 yards and two picks on 20-of-44 passing.