The start of the game, South Carolina ran the kickoff back for an 88-yard touchdown in the first play of the game to take the lead and keep the lead throughout the entire first half. At the end of the first quarter the Gamecocks would take more onto their lead with a field goal to put them up 10-0. The Panthers didn't see their first score until 20 seconds into the second quarter when HB Steve Jackson ran for a one yard touchdown to bring the Panthers within three, 7-10. The Gamecocks would see their last scoring success come at 4:01 left in the second quarter with a 40 yard field goal to go up 13-7.
Coach Pelini must have given the Panthers a good talkin' to, because they would come alive in the second half and score 27 more points to take the lead and the victory, 37-13.
QB Victor Welsh showed some struggle during the game as he ended up on the day with three interceptions and was sacked twice.
HB Steve Jackson would have a remarkeable day rushing for 247 yards and three touchdowns. He also showed that he has great strength as he broke 21 tackles on the day.