South Carolina at Miami
Saturday, December 5, 1987 Share
No. 2 Miami beat No. 8 South Carolina 20–16. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Miami led the series 8–5–2.
FinalHigh 67°F, low 48°FAttendance 63,318
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Miami 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every South Carolina–Miami gameMiami leads 8–6–2 in 16 meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2014 | South Carolina 24, Miami 21 | Independence Bowl |
| 1987 | Miami 20, South Carolina 16 | |
| 1986 | Miami 34, South Carolina 14 | |
| 1960 | Miami 21, South Carolina 6 | |
| 1959 | Miami 26, South Carolina 6 | |
| 1956 | Miami 14, South Carolina 6 |
Around this game
South Carolina
- Next gamevs. LSUDec. 31, 1987, Gator Bowl
- SeasonSouth Carolina in 1987
- ProgramSouth Carolina history and records
Miami
- Next gamevs. OklahomaJan. 1, 1988, Orange Bowl
- SeasonMiami in 1987
- ProgramMiami history and records