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(PHOTOS) South Carolina earns 2nd win of 2023 season

South Carolina defeated Mississippi State 37-30 Saturday in a back and forth game at Williams-Brice Stadium. This victory puts the Gamecocks at 2-2 for the season.

FILE — Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler runs the ball down the sideline against Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30.
FILE — Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler runs the ball down the sideline against Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer interacts with freshman offensive lineman Tree Babalade after warming up for the game against Mississippi State on Sept. 23, 2023. The true freshman has appeared in multiple games and won True Freshman of the Week after he played in the game against Georgia.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer interacts with freshman offensive lineman Tree Babalade after warming up for the game against Mississippi State on Sept. 23, 2023. The true freshman has appeared in multiple games and won True Freshman of the Week after he played in the game against Georgia.
The Gamecocks’ mascot, Cocky, makes his grand entrance out of the "Cockaboose" train to the sound of the 2001 Space Odyssey theme at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. Cocky received a new entrance for the 2023 season.
The Gamecocks’ mascot, Cocky, makes his grand entrance out of the "Cockaboose" train to the sound of the 2001 Space Odyssey theme at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. Cocky received a new entrance for the 2023 season.
Sophomore defensive back DQ Smith gives his coaches a thumbs-up before play resumes at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. Smith was named one of the Gamecocks' captains for the match.
Sophomore defensive back DQ Smith gives his coaches a thumbs-up before play resumes at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. Smith was named one of the Gamecocks' captains for the match.
The University of South Carolina’s cockpit raises its rally towels as "Sandstorm" takes over the loudspeakers at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The song is played every time South Carolina scores.
The University of South Carolina’s cockpit raises its rally towels as "Sandstorm" takes over the loudspeakers at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The song is played every time South Carolina scores.
Graduate tight end Joshua Simon and redshirt freshman wide receiver Kylic Horton bring their helmets together after Simon makes an important catch in the third quarter on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30.
Graduate tight end Joshua Simon and redshirt freshman wide receiver Kylic Horton bring their helmets together after Simon makes an important catch in the third quarter on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30.
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver O’Mega Blake attempts to complete a pass for another Gamecock touchdown at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The game was Blake’s first career start as a Gamecock.
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver O’Mega Blake attempts to complete a pass for another Gamecock touchdown at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The game was Blake’s first career start as a Gamecock.
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Alex Huntley completes a sack on Mississippi State's quarterback at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. Huntley was named one of the Gamecocks' captains for the match.
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Alex Huntley completes a sack on Mississippi State's quarterback at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. Huntley was named one of the Gamecocks' captains for the match.
South Carolina cheerleaders get the crowd up and ready during a game against Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30.
South Carolina cheerleaders get the crowd up and ready during a game against Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30.
South Carolina students wave three fingers and yell to put pressure on Mississippi State during third down at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30, making South Carolina 2-2 overall for the season.
South Carolina students wave three fingers and yell to put pressure on Mississippi State during third down at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30, making South Carolina 2-2 overall for the season.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer smiles with his son after defeating Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30, making the team 2-2 overall for the season.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer smiles with his son after defeating Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 37-30, making the team 2-2 overall for the season.