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Tennessee at South Carolina

Saturday, October 28, 2006

No. 8 Tennessee beat South Carolina 31–⁠24. It was their 25th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 20–⁠3–⁠2 as played.

Away8Tennessee9–⁠4 in 2006
31
HomeSouth Carolina8–⁠5 in 2006
24

Final at Williams-Brice Stadium, ColumbiaTV: ESPNAttendance 82,011College GameDay broadcast from here, October 28, 2006 (Wikipedia)

At kickoff
62°F, clear, wind 6 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Columbia Owens Downtown Airport (KCUB), 2 km from the stadium, eight minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Tennessee14001731
South Carolina0107724

Standouts

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Player stats

Tennessee

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Erik Ainge21/2925420
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Arian Foster1228112
Bret Smith125025
Montario Hardesty82508
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Robert Meachem5106062
Jayson Swain345021
Brad Cottam324014
Bret Smith423212
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Marvin Mitchell1171
Jonathan Wade100
Demetrice Morley1100

South Carolina

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Syvelle Newton16/2923023
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Syvelle Newton1485112
Cory Boyd1769015
Sidney Rice1606
Mike Davis2605
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kenny McKinley470033
Cory Boyd452030
Sidney Rice352029
Mike West222118

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

TennesseeSouth Carolina
325Total yards395
266Passing yards230
71Rushing yards165
8.8Yards per pass7.7
3.1Yards per rush4.7
17First downs23
3–⁠9Third downs5–⁠12
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠2
1Turnovers3
8–⁠70Penalties4–⁠18
22:05Possession19:33

Efficiency

TennesseeSouth Carolina
40%Success rate48%
0.17EPA per play0.04
1.24Explosiveness0.70
−0.15Rushing EPA0.07
0.45Passing EPA−0.01
42%Passing-down success38%
−0.13First-down EPA0.18
0.56Second-down EPA0.19
0.29Third-down EPA−0.55

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

South Carolina end zoneTennessee end zoneQ1 South CarolinaDefensive TD, 2 plays (Tennessee scores)Q1 TennesseeResult not recorded, 1 playQ1 South CarolinaInterception, 10 playsQ1 TennesseeTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 South CarolinaField goal, 6 playsQ2 TennesseePunt, 8 playsQ2 South CarolinaTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 TennesseePunt, 6 playsQ2 South CarolinaResult not recorded, 3 playsQ2 TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ3 South CarolinaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ3 TennesseePunt, 4 playsQ3 South CarolinaPunt, 3 playsQ3 South CarolinaTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 TennesseeTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ4 South CarolinaPunt, 3 playsQ4 TennesseeTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 South CarolinaPunt, 6 playsQ4 TennesseeField goal, 5 playsQ4 South CarolinaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ4 South CarolinaInterception, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. South Carolina drives left to right, Tennessee right to left.
  1. Q1 South CarolinaDefensive TD, 2 plays (Tennessee scores), −5 yards
  2. Q1 TennesseeResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  3. Q1 South CarolinaInterception, 10 plays, 74 yards
  4. Q1 TennesseeTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 80 yards
  5. Q1 South CarolinaField goal, 6 plays, 33 yards
  6. Q2 TennesseePunt, 8 plays, 37 yards
  7. Q2 South CarolinaTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
  8. Q2 TennesseePunt, 6 plays, 26 yards
  9. Q2 South CarolinaResult not recorded, 3 plays, 10 yards
  10. Q2 TennesseePunt, 3 plays, −13 yards
  11. Q3 South CarolinaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 31 yards
  12. Q3 TennesseePunt, 4 plays, 8 yards
  13. Q3 South CarolinaPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  14. Q3 South CarolinaTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 73 yards
  15. Q3 TennesseeTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 80 yards
  16. Q4 South CarolinaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  17. Q4 TennesseeTouchdown run, 1 play, 5 yards
  18. Q4 South CarolinaPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  19. Q4 TennesseeField goal, 5 plays, 64 yards
  20. Q4 South CarolinaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 96 yards
  21. Q4 TennesseePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  22. Q4 South CarolinaInterception, 4 plays, 8 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Tennessee 14, South Carolina 0
South Carolina Defensive TD, 2 plays (Tennessee scores)
13:511st & 10 at own 20Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
13:512nd & 10 at own 20South Carolina penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
13:212nd & 15 at own 15Syvelle Newton pass intercepted by Marvin Mitchell at the SoCar 20, returned for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tennessee 7, South Carolina 0
13:21James Wilhoit extra point GOOD.
13:11James Wilhoit kickoff for 59 yards returned by Carlos Thomas for 15 yards to the SoCar 21.
South Carolina Interception, 10 plays
12:591st & 10 at own 21Cory Boyd rush for 9 yards to the SoCar 30.
12:142nd & 1 at own 30Cory Boyd rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 34 for a 1ST down.
11:491st & 10 at own 34Cory Boyd rush for 6 yards to the SoCar 40.
11:302nd & 4 at own 40Cory Boyd rush for 8 yards to the SoCar 48 for a 1ST down.
10:381st & 10 at own 48Syvelle Newton rush for 8 yards to the Tenn 44.
10:082nd & 2 at opp 44Cory Boyd rush for 6 yards to the Tenn 38 for a 1ST down.
10:081st & 10 at opp 38Tennessee penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
9:381st & 10 at opp 23Syvelle Newton rush for 12 yards to the Tenn 11 for a 1ST down.
9:111st & 10 at opp 11Timeout SOUTH CAROLINA, clock 09:11.
9:001st & 10 at opp 11Syvelle Newton rush for 2 yards to the Tenn 9.
8:502nd & 8 at opp 9Syvelle Newton pass complete to Mike West for 4 yards to the Tenn 5.
7:533rd & 4 at opp 5Timeout SOUTH CAROLINA, clock 07:53.
7:533rd & 4 at opp 5Syvelle Newton pass intercepted by Jonathan Wade at the Tenn 0, returned for no gain to the Tenn 20.
Tennessee Touchdown pass, 10 plays
7:191st & 10 at own 20Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
7:002nd & 10 at own 20Bret Smith rush for 25 yards to the Tenn 45 for a 1ST down.
6:451st & 10 at own 45Arian Foster rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Tenn 43.
6:152nd & 12 at own 43Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 16 yards to the SoCar 41 for a 1ST down.
5:391st & 10 at opp 41Arian Foster rush for 2 yards to the SoCar 39.
5:062nd & 8 at opp 39Erik Ainge pass complete to Arian Foster for 11 yards to the SoCar 28 for a 1ST down.
4:571st & 10 at opp 28Erik Ainge pass complete to Montario Hardesty for 22 yards to the SoCar 6 for a 1ST down.
4:571st & 0 at opp 6Tennessee penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:121st & goal at opp 11Montario Hardesty rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 7.
3:412nd & goal at opp 7Montario Hardesty rush for 2 yards to the SoCar 5.
2:573rd & goal at opp 5Erik Ainge pass complete to Bret Smith for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tennessee 13, South Carolina 0
2:57James Wilhoit extra point GOOD.Tennessee 14, South Carolina 0
2:57James Wilhoit kickoff for 51 yards out-of-bounds.
South Carolina Field goal, 6 plays
2:551st & 10 at own 35Tennessee penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
2:031st & 5 at own 40Syvelle Newton pass complete to Cory Boyd for 7 yards to the SoCar 47 for a 1ST down.
1:341st & 10 at own 47Cory Boyd rush for 16 yards to the Tenn 37 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at opp 37Cory Boyd rush for 5 yards to the Tenn 32.
0:252nd & 5 at opp 32Mike Davis rush for no gain to the Tenn 32.
Q2 15:003rd & 4 at opp 31Syvelle Newton sacked at the Tenn 32 for a loss of 1 yard.
Q2 14:204th & 5 at opp 32Timeout SOUTH CAROLINA, clock 14:20.
Q2 14:154th & 5 at opp 32Ryan Succop 50 yard field goal GOOD.Tennessee 14, South Carolina 3
Q2 14:15Ryan Succop kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Tennessee 14, South Carolina 10
Tennessee Punt, 8 plays
13:401st & 10 at own 20Arian Foster rush for 1 yard to the Tenn 21.
12:552nd & 9 at own 21Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 9 yards to the Tenn 30 for a 1ST down.
12:371st & 10 at own 30Arian Foster rush for 5 yards to the Tenn 35.
12:002nd & 5 at own 35Arian Foster rush for 6 yards to the Tenn 41 for a 1ST down.
11:381st & 10 at own 41Erik Ainge pass complete to Jayson Swain for 13 yards to the SoCar 46 for a 1ST down.
11:061st & 10 at opp 46Arian Foster rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 42.
10:242nd & 6 at opp 42Arian Foster rush for no gain to the SoCar 42.
10:243rd & 6 at opp 42Tennessee penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:093rd & 11 at opp 47Erik Ainge rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 43.
9:094th & 7 at opp 43Britton Colquitt punt for 43 yards for a touchback.
South Carolina Touchdown pass, 8 plays
8:181st & 10 at own 20Syvelle Newton rush for 6 yards to the SoCar 26.
7:392nd & 4 at own 26Syvelle Newton pass complete to Kenny McKinley for 5 yards to the SoCar 31 for a 1ST down.
7:311st & 10 at own 31Syvelle Newton pass complete to Cory Boyd for 6 yards to the SoCar 37.
7:002nd & 4 at own 37Syvelle Newton pass complete to Kenny McKinley for 16 yards to the Tenn 47 for a 1ST down.
6:531st & 10 at opp 47Syvelle Newton pass complete to Sidney Rice for 27 yards to the Tenn 20 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & 10 at opp 20Syvelle Newton rush for 1 yard to the Tenn 19.
5:382nd & 9 at opp 19Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
5:293rd & 9 at opp 19Syvelle Newton pass complete to Mike West for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tennessee 14, South Carolina 9
5:29Ryan Succop extra point GOOD.Tennessee 14, South Carolina 10
5:15Ryan Succop kickoff for 63 yards returned by Marsalous Johnson for 19 yards to the Tenn 21.
Tennessee Punt, 6 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 21Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 12 yards to the Tenn 33 for a 1ST down.
4:411st & 10 at own 33Erik Ainge pass complete to Arian Foster for 6 yards to the Tenn 39.
4:032nd & 4 at own 39Arian Foster rush for 11 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
3:331st & 10 at the 50Tennessee penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
3:211st & 20 at own 40Arian Foster rush for 2 yards to the Tenn 42.
2:452nd & 18 at own 42Erik Ainge pass complete to Arian Foster for 5 yards to the Tenn 47.
2:043rd & 13 at own 47Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
1:534th & 13 at own 47Britton Colquitt punt for 48 yards, returned by Kenny McKinley for 8 yards to the SoCar 13.
South Carolina Result not recorded, 3 plays
1:251st & 10 at own 13Cory Boyd rush for 2 yards to the SoCar 15.
0:492nd & 8 at own 15Syvelle Newton rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 19.
0:113rd & 4 at own 19Cory Boyd rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 23 for a 1ST down.
0:00Ryan Succop kickoff for 62 yards out-of-bounds.
3rd quarter6 drives, then South Carolina 17, Tennessee 14
Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
14:231st & 10 at own 35Erik Ainge pass complete to Bret Smith for 1 yard to the Tenn 36.
14:102nd & 9 at own 36Erik Ainge sacked at the Tenn 24 for a loss of 12 yards.
13:003rd & 21 at own 24Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for a loss of 2 yards to the Tenn 22.
12:154th & 23 at own 22Britton Colquitt punt for 43 yards, returned by Kenny McKinley for no gain to the SoCar 35.
South Carolina Turnover on downs, 7 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 35Syvelle Newton pass complete to Sidney Rice for 17 yards to the Tenn 48 for a 1ST down.
11:381st & 10 at opp 48Cory Boyd rush for 2 yards to the Tenn 46.
11:102nd & 8 at opp 46Syvelle Newton rush for 8 yards to the Tenn 38 for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at opp 38Cory Boyd rush for 2 yards to the Tenn 36.
10:102nd & 8 at opp 36Syvelle Newton rush for 5 yards to the Tenn 31.
9:373rd & 3 at opp 31Cory Boyd rush for no gain to the Tenn 31.
9:074th & 3 at opp 31Timeout SOUTH CAROLINA, clock 09:07.
9:004th & 3 at opp 31Cory Boyd rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Tenn 34.
Tennessee Punt, 4 plays
8:381st & 10 at own 34Erik Ainge pass complete to Brad Cottam for 13 yards to the Tenn 47 for a 1ST down.
8:311st & 10 at own 47Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
8:252nd & 10 at own 47Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
8:193rd & 10 at own 47Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
8:194th & 10 at own 47Tennessee penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
8:194th & 15 at own 42Britton Colquitt punt for 57 yards punt out-of-bounds at the SoCar 1.
South Carolina Punt, 3 plays
7:351st & 10 at own 1Cory Boyd rush for 3 yards to the SoCar 4.
6:582nd & 7 at own 4Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
6:533rd & 7 at own 4Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
6:534th & 7 at own 4Ryan Succop punt for 30 yards, returned by Robert Meachem for 3 yards to the SoCar 27, fumbled at the SoCar 27, recovered by SoCar.
South Carolina Touchdown pass, 4 plays
6:151st & 10 at own 27Syvelle Newton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SoCar 26.
5:532nd & 11 at own 26Mike Davis rush for 6 yards to the SoCar 32.
5:533rd & 5 at own 32Tennessee penalty 20 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
5:531st & 10 at opp 48Syvelle Newton pass complete to Kenny McKinley for 33 yards to the Tenn 15 for a 1ST down.
4:101st & 10 at opp 15Syvelle Newton pass complete to Noah Whiteside for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.South Carolina 17, Tennessee 14
4:10Ryan Succop extra point GOOD.
3:59Ryan Succop kickoff for 65 yards returned by Marsalous Johnson for 20 yards to the Tenn 20.
Tennessee Touchdown pass, 13 plays
3:381st & 10 at own 20Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
3:292nd & 10 at own 20Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 15 yards to the Tenn 35 for a 1ST down.
3:101st & 10 at own 35Montario Hardesty rush for 2 yards to the Tenn 37.
2:252nd & 8 at own 37Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 7 yards to the Tenn 44.
1:483rd & 1 at own 44Erik Ainge pass complete to Brad Cottam for 4 yards to the Tenn 48 for a 1ST down.
1:211st & 10 at own 48Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
1:212nd & 10 at own 48Erik Ainge pass complete to Arian Foster for 12 yards to the SoCar 40 for a 1ST down.
0:431st & 10 at opp 40Montario Hardesty rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 36.
0:082nd & 6 at opp 36Montario Hardesty rush for 8 yards to the SoCar 28 for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 28Tennessee penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q4 14:291st & 20 at opp 38Erik Ainge pass incomplete.
Q4 14:192nd & 20 at opp 38Erik Ainge pass complete to Jonathan Crompton for 5 yards to the SoCar 33.
Q4 14:003rd & 15 at opp 33Erik Ainge pass complete to Jayson Swain for 20 yards to the SoCar 13 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:101st & 10 at opp 13Erik Ainge pass complete to Bret Smith for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, South Carolina penalty offside on Moe Brown declined.Tennessee 20, South Carolina 17
Q4 13:10James Wilhoit extra point GOOD.Tennessee 21, South Carolina 17
Q4 12:45James Wilhoit kickoff for 57 yards returned by Captain Munnerlyn for 8 yards to the SoCar 16.
4th quarter7 drives, then Tennessee 31, South Carolina 24
South Carolina Punt, 3 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 16Cory Boyd rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SoCar 15.
11:592nd & 11 at own 15Cory Boyd rush for 5 yards to the SoCar 20.
11:073rd & 6 at own 20Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
10:464th & 6 at own 20Ryan Succop punt for 10 yards, returned by Jonathan Hefney for 25 yards to the SoCar 5.
Tennessee Touchdown run, 1 play
10:251st & goal at opp 5Arian Foster rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tennessee 27, South Carolina 17
10:25James Wilhoit extra point GOOD.Tennessee 28, South Carolina 17
10:13James Wilhoit kickoff for 58 yards returned by Carlos Thomas for 7 yards to the SoCar 14.
South Carolina Punt, 6 plays
9:471st & 10 at own 14Syvelle Newton rush for 3 yards to the SoCar 17.
9:412nd & 7 at own 17Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
9:303rd & 7 at own 17Syvelle Newton rush for 11 yards to the SoCar 28 for a 1ST down.
9:011st & 10 at own 28Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
8:552nd & 10 at own 28Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
8:493rd & 10 at own 28Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
9:354th & 10 at own 28Ryan Succop punt for 52 yards, returned by Jonathan Hefney for 2 yards to the Tenn 22, South Carolina penalty 10 yard illegal formation accepted.
Tennessee Field goal, 5 plays
8:061st & 10 at own 32Erik Ainge pass complete to Robert Meachem for 61 yards to the SoCar 7 for a 1ST down.
7:211st & goal at opp 7Arian Foster rush for 1 yard to the SoCar 6.
7:172nd & 0 at opp 6Timeout TENNESSEE, clock 07:17.
7:172nd & 0 at opp 6South Carolina penalty 3 yard offside accepted, no play.
6:312nd & goal at opp 3Arian Foster rush for a loss of 6 yards to the SoCar 9.
5:463rd & goal at opp 9Erik Ainge pass complete to Brad Cottam for 5 yards to the SoCar 4.
5:354th & goal at opp 4James Wilhoit 22 yard field goal GOOD.Tennessee 31, South Carolina 17
5:00James Wilhoit kickoff for 63 yards returned by Carlos Thomas for 2 yards to the SoCar 4.
South Carolina Touchdown run, 9 plays
4:351st & 10 at own 4Syvelle Newton pass complete to Cory Boyd for 10 yards to the SoCar 14 for a 1ST down, Tennessee penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
4:301st & 10 at own 29Syvelle Newton rush for 11 yards to the SoCar 40 for a 1ST down.
4:051st & 10 at own 40Syvelle Newton pass complete to Kenny McKinley for 17 yards to the Tenn 43 for a 1ST down.
3:541st & 10 at opp 43Syvelle Newton rush for 11 yards to the Tenn 32 for a 1ST down.
3:491st & 10 at opp 32Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
3:382nd & 10 at opp 32Syvelle Newton pass complete to Cory Boyd for 29 yards to the Tenn 3 for a 1ST down.
3:161st & goal at opp 3Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
3:162nd & 0 at opp 3South Carolina penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:042nd & goal at opp 8Syvelle Newton pass complete to Sidney Rice for 6 yards to the Tenn 2.
2:243rd & goal at opp 2Syvelle Newton rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tennessee 31, South Carolina 24
2:24Ryan Succop extra point GOOD.
2:19Ryan Succop kickoff for 15 yards returned by Bret Smith for 5 yards to the SoCar 45.
Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
2:001st & 10 at opp 45Montario Hardesty rush for a loss of 2 yards to the SoCar 47.
2:002nd & 12 at opp 47Timeout SOUTH CAROLINA, clock 02:00.
2:002nd & 12 at opp 47Timeout TENNESSEE, clock 02:00.
1:552nd & 12 at opp 47Montario Hardesty rush for 2 yards to the SoCar 45.
1:553rd & 10 at opp 45Timeout SOUTH CAROLINA, clock 01:55.
1:443rd & 10 at opp 45Montario Hardesty rush for 4 yards to the SoCar 41.
1:134th & 6 at opp 41Timeout TENNESSEE, clock 01:13.
1:064th & 6 at opp 41Britton Colquitt punt for 32 yards downed at the SoCar 9.
South Carolina Interception, 4 plays
0:441st & 10 at own 9Syvelle Newton pass complete to Sidney Rice for 9 yards to the SoCar 18.
0:362nd & 1 at own 18Syvelle Newton pass incomplete.
0:203rd & 1 at own 18Syvelle Newton pass complete to Justin Sorensen for a loss of 1 yard to the SoCar 17.
0:004th & 2 at own 17Syvelle Newton pass intercepted by Demetrice Morley at the Tenn 45, returned for 10 yards to the SoCar 45.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

Every Tennessee–South Carolina game

Officially, Tennessee leads 27–⁠11–⁠2; as played, 29–⁠11–⁠2 in 42 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Tennessee 41, South Carolina 20
2022South Carolina 63, Tennessee 38
2021Tennessee 45, South Carolina 20
2020Tennessee 31, South Carolina 27
2019Tennessee 41, South Carolina 21
2018South Carolina 27, Tennessee 24

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