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PHOTOS: Gamecocks fall to Clemson in 120th Palmetto Bowl

The University of South Carolina matches up against Clemson University for the 120th annual Palmetto Bowl on Nov. 25, 2023, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Tigers took the lead and never looked back, defeating the Gamecocks 16-7. 

The Gamecock offensive line, consisting of redshirt sophomore edge Jatius Geer and redshirt junior defensive back King-Demenian Ford, attempt to block a punt in the second quarter of the 120th Palmetto Bowl on Nov. 25, 2023. The Clemson Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 16-7.
The Gamecock offensive line, consisting of redshirt sophomore edge Jatius Geer and redshirt junior defensive back King-Demenian Ford, attempt to block a punt in the second quarter of the 120th Palmetto Bowl on Nov. 25, 2023. The Clemson Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 16-7.
The University of South Carolina’s mascot, Cocky, makes his traditional 2001 Space Odyssey entrance at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The mascot updated his entrance in 2023 by emerging from a "Cockaboose" train.
The University of South Carolina’s mascot, Cocky, makes his traditional 2001 Space Odyssey entrance at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The mascot updated his entrance in 2023 by emerging from a "Cockaboose" train.
The University of South Carolina's football team makes a grand entrance at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023, to kick off the 120th Palmetto Bowl. The yearly matchup against Clemson University ended in a 16-7 defeat.
The University of South Carolina's football team makes a grand entrance at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023, to kick off the 120th Palmetto Bowl. The yearly matchup against Clemson University ended in a 16-7 defeat.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis and his wife, Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis, lead Williams-Brice Stadium in the “Game-Cock” chant prior to kickoff on Nov. 25, 2023. Amiridis became the 30th president of the university on July 1, 2022.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis and his wife, Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis, lead Williams-Brice Stadium in the “Game-Cock” chant prior to kickoff on Nov. 25, 2023. Amiridis became the 30th president of the university on July 1, 2022.
The Gamecock student section reacts as Clemson's mascot, The Tiger, takes the field at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The 120th Palmetto Bowl ended with the Tigers defeating the Gamecocks 16-7.
The Gamecock student section reacts as Clemson's mascot, The Tiger, takes the field at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The 120th Palmetto Bowl ended with the Tigers defeating the Gamecocks 16-7.
Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, waves with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. His appearance drew a mixture of praises and boos from the crowd.
Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, waves with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. His appearance drew a mixture of praises and boos from the crowd.
Clemson junior cornerback Nate Wiggins locks down on senior quarterback Spencer Rattler prior to the snap on Nov. 25, 2023. Rattler threw a season low of 16 of 32 passes for 112 yards.
Clemson junior cornerback Nate Wiggins locks down on senior quarterback Spencer Rattler prior to the snap on Nov. 25, 2023. Rattler threw a season low of 16 of 32 passes for 112 yards.
Sophomore defensive back DQ Smith yells with freshman wide receiver Tyshawn Russell after shutting down Clemson’s offense on Nov. 25, 2023. Smith was named the 2023 co-Jim Carlen Special Teams Player of the Spring.
Sophomore defensive back DQ Smith yells with freshman wide receiver Tyshawn Russell after shutting down Clemson’s offense on Nov. 25, 2023. Smith was named the 2023 co-Jim Carlen Special Teams Player of the Spring.
The Cockpit student section reacts as Clemson locks down the Gamecock defense on Nov. 25, 2023. The Gamecocks hoped to win back-to-back Palmetto Bowls after a 31-30 win last year, but the team fell 16-7 to the Tigers.
The Cockpit student section reacts as Clemson locks down the Gamecock defense on Nov. 25, 2023. The Gamecocks hoped to win back-to-back Palmetto Bowls after a 31-30 win last year, but the team fell 16-7 to the Tigers.
The University of South Carolina’s live mascot, Sir Big Spur, mounts the "Cockaboose" train on Nov. 25, 2023. The live mascot had its name changed back in 2022 after temporary being called "The General."
The University of South Carolina’s live mascot, Sir Big Spur, mounts the "Cockaboose" train on Nov. 25, 2023. The live mascot had its name changed back in 2022 after temporary being called "The General."
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson makes a carry down the field on Nov. 25, 2023. Anderson is eligible to return for another season with the Gamecocks in 2024.
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson makes a carry down the field on Nov. 25, 2023. Anderson is eligible to return for another season with the Gamecocks in 2024.
Clemson University head coach Dabo Swinney hugs University of South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer after a 16-7 Tiger victory over the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The 121st Palmetto Bowl will return to Clemson in 2024.
Clemson University head coach Dabo Swinney hugs University of South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer after a 16-7 Tiger victory over the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The 121st Palmetto Bowl will return to Clemson in 2024.