Live Updates: LSU Football vs. South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 3

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will open conference play against South Carolina, hit the road to Columbia.

Brian Kelly and the No. 16 ranked LSU Tigers will take the field in Williams-Brice Stadium at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday for an SEC clash against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 3.

Last Saturday, LSU secured a 44-21 victory over Nicholls, highlighted by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier’s six touchdown passes as the redshirt junior joined Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels as the only Tiger quarterback to throw six or more touchdown passes in a single game.

Junior receiver Kyren Lacy continued to flash, reeling in five catches for 63 yards and three touchdowns, making him the current FBS leader in touchdown receptions. Aaron Anderson made strides with five catches of his own for 63 yards, and Zavion Thomas gave the Tigers a boost in the return game with a 51-yard punt return in addition to a receiving touchdown.

Now, its about carrying the momentum into Week 3 against the Gamecocks.

Here's what Brian Kelly said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday morning in South Carolina:

What Brian Kelly Said:

“[South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer] really gets his team to play well, in particular at home. They are coming off a great road win at Kentucky. A lot of it is the type of offense they are running now with Sellers and Sanders. This is a big, physical quarterback. A guy with a strong arm that can certainly get the ball down the field.” 

Pregame Updates:

- LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton will miss his third straight game on Saturday. He is OUT in Week 3 against the Gamecocks.

- LSU safety Jordan Allen and defensive end Da'Shawn Womack are OUT against South Carolina. The Tigers will be without a trio of impactful players to open SEC play.

- LSU linebacker West Weeks is available against the Gamecocks on Saturday. He was listed as questionable heading into the matchup, but will give it a go.

- The LSU starting offensive line for Week 3: LT Will Campbell, LG Tyree Adams, C DJ Chester, RG Miles Frazier and RT Emery Jones.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter

- LSU wins the opening coin toss and defers. South Carolina will get the football to start.

- LSU will start Dashawn Spears and Major Burns at safety with Zy Alexander and Ashton Stamps at cornerback. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker rolling out a new look in Week 3.

- South Carolina marches inside the LSU five-yard line after a quick six play drive. Four rushing attempts for 48 yards paired with LaNorris Sellers going 2-for-3 through the air for 27 yards. Sellers caps off the drive with a rushing touchdown. 7-play, 75 yard touchdown drive in 2:46.

Score Update: South Carolina 7, LSU 0

- LSU goes 3-and-out on the first drive of the game. Josh Williams goes for five yards on the first play followed by a 4-yard reception by CJ Daniels. Garrett Nussmeier incomplete to Kyren Lacy on 3rd-and-1. Peyton Todd punts it away.

- LSU going with a different defensive look on the second drive with Sage Ryan and Jardin Gilbert in at the safety position. On the second play of the drive, Ashton Stamps is called for pass interference. South Carolina on the LSU 41-yard line.

- South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers takes a shot to the end zone and veteran cornerback Zy Alexander comes up with the interception. Tigers take over on the 20-yard line.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception and the Gamecocks return it for a touchdown. A horse collar tackle by South Carolina saves a nightmare scenario and the interception is called back. Tigers retain possession and go with a Kaleb Jackson run up the middle on the following play.

- South Carolina is getting consistent pressure and brought six defenders on 3rd-and-10. LSU couldn't pick up the blitz and Nussmeier is sacked for the first time this season. Peyton Todd punts it away for the LSU Tigers. Gamecocks take over on their own 25-yard line (5:13 remaining).

- The Gamecocks continue having their way against the LSU defense. South Carolina now in LSU territory on the 46-yard line after five plays for 36 yards. 2-for-2 passing with 24 yards and three rushing attempts. The Tigers with a pair of penalties for 20 yards on the current drive.

End of 1Q: South Carolina 7, LSU 0

Second Quarter

- LSU comes up with the stop on 3rd-and-7 with South Carolina in the red zone. The Gamecocks settle for a 28-yard field goal that is good from Kai Kroeger.

Score Update: South Carolina 10, LSU 0

- LSU WR CJ Daniels comes up with an acrobatic 11 yard reception to open the Bayou Bengals' drive. South Carolina is called for roughing the pass to tack on 15 more yards to the play. LSU in Gamecocks territory on the 47-yard line. (12:40 remaining).

- LSU gets a one-yard run up the middle with Kaleb Jackson followed by an incompletion to Kyle Parker. Garrett Nussmeier gets called for intentional grounding on third down and the Gamecocks block the punt on fourth down. South Carolina with first and goal to open the drive.

- Raheim Sanders runs it up the middle for the touchdown. One play scoring drive for the Gamecocks to take a 17-0 lead.

Score Update: South Carolina 17, LSU 0

- LSU enters the most important drive of the game with back-to-back chunk yard plays followed by a 12-yard rush by Zavion Thomas. The Tigers are in South Carolina territory with 9:20 remainung in the first half.

- True freshman running back Caden Durham gets the call on 3rd-and-9 and breaks open a 26-yard touchdown run. A huge response by the Tigers after going down 17-0. 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: South Carolina 17, LSU 7

- LSU DB Sage Ryan and LB Harold Perkins get in the backfield on 3rd-and-12 with the duo forcing South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers to fumble to football. Tigers take over on the Gamecocks 18-yard line. Massive momentum shift for the Tigers. (6:00 remaining).

- The Tigers go 3-and-out following a pair of incompletions and a short run by freshman running back Caden Durham. Damian Ramos knocks in the 28-yard attempt to make it a one possession game.

Score Update: South Carolina 17, LSU 10

- South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers busts open a 75-yard touchdown run on the first play of the drive to sway the momentum back to the Gamecocks.

Score Update: South Carolina 24, LSU 10

- Garrett Nussmeier has come out on this drive swinging going 3-for-3 with 61 yards through the air. Tigers are in the red zone on the South Carolina 16-yard line. (1:55 remaining).

- Nussmeier connects with Kyren Lacy for the 12-yard touchdown to make it a one possession game in Columbia. 6-play, 75-yard scoring drive. Fumbled snap on the extra point. No good.

Score Update: South Carolina 24, LSU 16

- South Carolina once again marches down the field into LSU territory, but the Tigers come up with a sack on 3rd down. LSU keeps it a one score game at halftime.

Halftime: South Carolina 24, LSU 16

Third Quarter

- LSU goes to the rushing attack to start the second half with Kaleb Jackson receiving back-to-back attempts tallying 20 yards total. Garrett Nussmeier then connects with Aaron Anderson for 44 yards for a massive gain to put the Bayou Bengals in the red zone.

- The Bayou Bengals get inside the two-yard line and get stuffed on back-to-back-to-back plays. LSU goes for it on 4th down and Garrett Nussmeier tosses it incomplete to Josh Williams. Tigers turn it over on downs. Gamecocks ball on their own 1-yard line. (10:27 remaining).

- South Carolina goes 3-and-out with LSU forcing a punt. Zavion Thomas fair catches at the South Carolina 45-yard line. Tigers ball with 8:25 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Gamecocks lead 24-16.

- True freshman running back Caden Durham continues making impactful plays for the Tigers after another 20+ yard attempt. Nussmeier connects with Mason Taylor for a 16 yard gain on the following play. Caden Durham punches it in from nine yards out for the touchdown. Tigers unable to get the two-point conversion.

Score Update: South Carolina 24, LSU 22

- LSU forces a 3-and-out with the Gamecocks punting it away. Zavion Thomas returns it for six yards and the Tigers take over on their own 20-yard line.

- Aaron Anderson has been clutch for the Bayou Bengals today. Garrett Nussmeier connects with the second-year Tiger for a huge third down conversion to keep the drive alive. LSU marching down the field on a 6-play, 41-yard drive. Tigers on the South Carolina 39 after a pass interference call.

- LSU RB Caden Durham with a monster game for the Tigers to open SEC play. He's up to 82 rushing yards on just seven carries after a 16-yard gain. Explosive play after explosive play. LSU inside the five-yard line with 20 seconds remaining in the third quarter.

End of 3Q: South Carolina 24, LSU 22

Fourth Quarter

- LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier connects with Mason Taylor on the first play of the 4th quarter to give the Tigers the lead. 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive for the Bayou Bengals.

Score Update: LSU 29, South Carolina 24

- South Carolina RB Raheim Sanders bounces it outside on the third play of the drive for a 66-yard rushing touchdown. He's up to 136 yards on the ground on 16 attempts. Two-point conversion is no good.

Score Update: South Carolina 30, LSU 29

- Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers fumble with 11:45 remaining. DJ Chester snapped the ball to Nussmeier where the redshirt-junior signal-caller wasn't ready. Gamecocks take over on the LSU 26-yard line.

- LSU forces a quick 3-and-out with the Gamecocks forced to kick a 42-yard field goal. Kai Kroeger puts it through the uprights to give South Carolina a four-point lead.

Score Update: South Carolina 33, LSU 29

- LSU's inability to convert on 3rd-and-short has been a thorn in this groups all day in Columbia. Tigers line up on 3rd-and-1 and get stuffed at the line up scrimmage. LSU punts it away and the Gamecocks take it over with less than 9 minutes to go.

- LSU forces a fumble and the Tigers are in business inside the 15-yard line. Bradyn Swinson forces the fumble. He's up to two sacks, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble in Week 3.

- Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception in the end zone with the Gamecocks' defense bailing them out once again. South Carolina takes over on their own three-yard line with under six minutes ti go.

- After forcing a punt, Garrett Nussmeier and Co. are marching down the field on a 6-play, 51-yard drive. Nussmeier connects with Kyren Lacy on a 29-yard gain to put the Tigers inside the five-yard line with 1:48 remaining.

- LSU RB Josh Williams punches in the touchdown to give the Tigers the lead with 1:12 remaining. 8-play, 55-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 36, South Carolina 33

- South Carolina quarterback Robbie Ashford marches down the field for the Gamecocks to get into field goal range. A quick, 6-play, 44-yard drive in just 1:12 sets up Alex Herrera for the game-tying field goal. The kick is no good.

FINAL: LSU 36, South Carolina 33

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