The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: A look back at the past 2 Palmetto Bowls

The Gamecock football team travels to in-state rival Clemson on Nov. 30, 2024, to close out the regular season in the 121st annual Palmetto Bowl. In 2022, the Gamecocks claimed a 31-30 victory over the Tigers at Memorial Stadium. It was the Gamecocks' first win against the Tigers since November 2013 and at the time snapped a 40-game home winning streak for Clemson. In 2023, the Tigers repaid the favor and traveled to Columbia for a game under the lights at Williams-Brice Stadium where the team defeated the Gamecocks 16-7.

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 and junior wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. celebrate after a touchdown on Nov. 26, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated Clemson 31-30 at Memorial Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson makes a carry down the field on Nov. 25, 2023. Anderson graduated from USC in December of 2023.
Redshirt senior running back Mario Anderson makes a carry down the field on Nov. 25, 2023. Anderson graduated from USC in December of 2023.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.