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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) gets a hug from defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) as he is helped off the field after suffering an apparent injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) gets a hug from defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) as he is helped off the field after suffering an apparent injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) battles for a pass against Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) on an incomplete pass in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) battles for a pass against Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) on an incomplete pass in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates with running back Jaylen Wright (20) after scoring a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates with running back Jaylen Wright (20) after scoring a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) scores a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) scores a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) directs his offense against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) directs his offense against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is assisted off the field after suffering an apparent injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is assisted off the field after suffering an apparent injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a reception over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a reception over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is examined after suffering an apparent injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is examined after suffering an apparent injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a reception over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a reception over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) celebrates with students after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) celebrates with students after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial Jr. (24) tackles Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) after a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial Jr. (24) tackles Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) after a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scrambles out of the pocket during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scrambles out of the pocket during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial Jr. (24) breaks up a pass to Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial Jr. (24) breaks up a pass to Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina linebacker Jordan Burch (5) picks up a fumble and runs away from Tennessee offensive lineman Darnell Wright (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina linebacker Jordan Burch (5) picks up a fumble and runs away from Tennessee offensive lineman Darnell Wright (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina coach Shane Beamer signals a first down during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer signals a first down during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) can't find the ball after it hit his hands during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) can't find the ball after it hit his hands during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) drags Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) and Tennessee defensive lineman Roman Harrison (30) to the 2-yard line during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) drags Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) and Tennessee defensive lineman Roman Harrison (30) to the 2-yard line during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) waves goodbye to the Tennessee sideline after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) waves goodbye to the Tennessee sideline after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Christian Charles (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant runs for a 41-yard receiving touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant runs for a 41-yard receiving touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) stiff-arms Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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South Carolina wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a catch for a first down over Tennessee defensive back Christian Charles (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a catch for a first down over Tennessee defensive back Christian Charles (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) makes a touchdown reception against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Darius Rush (28) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) makes a touchdown reception against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Darius Rush (28) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) runs past South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) runs past South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Josh Vann (6) makes a touchdown reception against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Josh Vann (6) makes a touchdown reception against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Josh Vann (6) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Josh Vann (6) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) drops a pass as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) defends in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) drops a pass as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) defends in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) cannot come up with a reception against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) cannot come up with a reception against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers place kicker Chase McGrath (40) kicks a field goal against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers place kicker Chase McGrath (40) kicks a field goal against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) makes a catch over South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) for a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) makes a catch over South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) for a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina wide receiver Dakereon Joyner (5) runs past Tennessee linebacker Juwan Mitchell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina wide receiver Dakereon Joyner (5) runs past Tennessee linebacker Juwan Mitchell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) dives for the end zone to score on a 19-yard reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) dives for the end zone to score on a 19-yard reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles past Tennessee defensive lineman Tyler Baron (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles past Tennessee defensive lineman Tyler Baron (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) deflects a pass in the end zone intended for South Carolina wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) deflects a pass in the end zone intended for South Carolina wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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South Carolina wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) makes a catch next to Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) makes a catch next to Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15), offensive lineman Gerald Mincey (54) and offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) celebrate with wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15), offensive lineman Gerald Mincey (54) and offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) celebrate with wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Dakereon Joyner (5) rushes against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Dakereon Joyner (5) rushes against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs for a long gain against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs for a long gain against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer congratulates his team after a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer congratulates his team after a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) dives for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) dives for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a reception over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Romello Edwards (7) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) makes a reception over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Romello Edwards (7) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) signals a first down against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) signals a first down against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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