Williams' late touchdown rescues No. 16 LSU in 36-33 win at South Carolina on Saturday.
— Garrett Nussmeier knew he had to push aside the mistakes if No. 16 LSU was going to finish a rally and win.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
LSU Tigers
36
South Carolina Gamecocks
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 0 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 36 |
| SC | 7 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 33 |
Williams-Brice Stadium · 79,531 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | L 13-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Auburn Tigers | W 38-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 31-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | L 34-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs McNeese Cowboys | W 63-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:12 36-33
Josh Williams 2 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Field Goal 10:34 29-33
Alex Herrera 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:51 29-30
Raheim Sanders 66 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 14:56 29-24
Mason Taylor 2 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 6:47 22-24
Caden Durham 9 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:20 16-24
Kyren Lacy 12 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:15 10-24
LaNorris Sellers 75 Yd Run (Alex Herrera Kick)
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Field Goal 4:28 10-17
Damian Ramos 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 7-17
Caden Durham 26 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:19 0-17
Raheim Sanders 10 Yd Run (Alex Herrera Kick)
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Field Goal 13:49 0-10
Alex Herrera 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:14 0-7
LaNorris Sellers 4 Yd Run (Alex Herrera Kick)
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SC
7 plays, 44 yards, 1:12 · Downs
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LSU 1:12
8 plays, 55 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 36-33
Josh Williams 2 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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SC 3:46
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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LSU 5:58
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:04 · Interception
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SC 7:02
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:54 · Fumble
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LSU 8:56
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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SC 10:34
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:34 29-33
Alex Herrera 42 Yd Field Goal
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LSU 11:57
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:54 · Fumble
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SC 13:51
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:51 29-30
Raheim Sanders 66 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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LSU 14:56
10 plays, 80 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 29-24
Mason Taylor 2 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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SC 4:59
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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LSU 6:47
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 22-24
Caden Durham 9 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SC 8:25
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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LSU 10:27
9 plays, 74 yards, 0:00 · Downs
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LSU 10:27
9 plays, 74 yards, 4:33 · Downs
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SC 0:01
6 plays, 33 yards, 1:19 · End of Half
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LSU 1:20
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:20 16-24
Kyren Lacy 12 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SC 4:15
1 play, 75 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:15 10-24
LaNorris Sellers 75 Yd Run (Alex Herrera Kick)
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LSU 4:28
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:28 10-17
Damian Ramos 28 Yd Field Goal
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SC 6:00
4 plays, -6 yards, 2:08 · Fumble
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LSU 8:08
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:08 7-17
Caden Durham 26 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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SC 12:19
1 play, 10 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 0-17
Raheim Sanders 10 Yd Run (Alex Herrera Kick)
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LSU 12:26
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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SC 13:49
13 plays, 65 yards, 6:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:49 0-10
Alex Herrera 28 Yd Field Goal
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LSU 5:13
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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SC 8:15
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:29 · Interception
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LSU 10:44
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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SC 12:14
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:14 0-7
LaNorris Sellers 4 Yd Run (Alex Herrera Kick)
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Team Stats
LSU
SC
26
1st Downs
18
6-14
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
417
Total Yards
398
285
Passing
155
24/40
Comp/Att
11/20
7.1
Yards per pass
7.8
132
Rushing
243
32
Rushing Attempts
41
4.1
Yards per rush
5.9
9-75
Penalties
13-123
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
32:57
Possession
27:03
Highlights
00:55
Josh Williams punches it in to give LSU a lead late in the 4th quarter
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00:27
LSU survives as South Carolina misses game-tying field goal attempt
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00:39
LaNorris Sellers keeps his footing for an epic South Carolina TD
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00:46
Zy Alexander hauls in an INT for LSU
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