PHOTOS: Gamecocks win Palmetto Bowl in 31-30 victory against Clemson

The Gamecocks defeated rival Clemson 31-30 in the Palmetto Bowl after a competitive game. The Palmetto Bowl marks the end of regular season for both teams and leads to the playoffs. The marked the first time the Gamecocks have beaten the Tigers since November 2013 and snapped Clemson's 40-game home winning streak.

Redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler celebrates after his touchdown on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks made a total of four touchdowns against Clemson.

Redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler dives over the end zone line to score a touchdown on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Rattler contributed two touchdowns to the four total against Clemson.

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Debo Williams tackles the Clemson ball carrier on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Williams contributed to the 48 total tackles made by the Gamecocks.

Redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler calls for the snap before handing off the ball to junior tight end Jaheim Bell on Nov. 28, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Bell would go on to score a touchdown, bringing the score to 21-23 with 12 minutes left in the third quarter.

Junior tight end Jaheim Bell reaches across the end zone line to make a touchdown for the Gamecocks on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks scored four touchdowns against Clemson.

Junior tight end Jaheim Bell and junior wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. celebrate after a touchdown on Nov. 26, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Clemson 31-30 at Memorial Stadium.

Junior tight end Jaheim Bell is pushed out of bounds by the Clemson defense on Nov. 26, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Bell rushed for a total of 29 yards during the game.

Graduate student tight end Nate Adkins receives the ball from redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Adkins completed 62 yards from his four receptions during the game.

Redshirt junior defensive back Cam Smith sliding across the turf with a Clemson player after an incomplete pass on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Smith made one tackle and one assisted tackle against Clemson.

Junior placekicker Mitch Jeter kicks a field goal for the Gamecocks on Nov. 26, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Jeter was perfect for the game, converting on four extra points and a field goal in the Gamecocks' 31-30 win over Clemson.

Redshirt sophomore defensive back O'Donnell Fortune tackles the Clemson ball carrier on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Fortune contributed to three of the 48 total tackles made by the Gamecocks.

Junior tight end Jaheim Bell breaks away from Clemson's defense while carrying the ball toward the end zone on Nov. 26, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Bell rushed nine times against Clemson.

Junior wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. running into the end zone, scoring a touchdown for the Gamecocks on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Wells Jr. ran for 72 yards from a pass by redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler.

The South Carolina defensive line attempts to stop the Clemson offense during the 119th Palmetto Bowl on Nov. 26, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks made 48 tackles in its 31-30 victory over the Tigers.

Sixth-year linebacker Sherrod Greene dives for a Clemson player on Nov. 26, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Greene made the tackle against Clemson, bringing his total to 5 for the game.

Junior wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. escapes Clemson defense after a reception from redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Wells Jr. made 9 receptions against Clemson.

Junior punter Kai Kroeger punts away the ball after a stalled drive on Nov. 26, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Kroeger punted for a total of 376 yards agains Clemson.

Freshman defensive back Nick Emmanwori holding a fumble by Clemson on Nov. 28, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks picked up two fumbles and an interception from Clemson.

Redshirt junior Marcellas Dial covers a Clemson receiver on Nov. 26, 2022 at Memorial Stadium. Dial defended four passes overall against Clemson.