Meeting No. 107 · Saturday, November 28, 2009
2009 Clemson vs. South Carolina: South Carolina 34, Clemson 17
Garcia throws three touchdowns and South Carolina slows Spiller
FinalWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
No. 15 Clemson 8-4
17
South Carolina 7-5
34
Quick answers
- Who won?
- South Carolina
- Final score
- South Carolina 34, Clemson 17
- When and where
- Saturday, November 28, 2009 · Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
- Series after this game
- Clemson leads 65-38-4
Clemson 65-38-4Series after this game
South CarolinaWon the most recent meeting
107 of 122Meeting number
17 ptsMargin
51 ptsCombined points
Clemson 7, SC 32000s through this game
How the game went
South Carolina led 14-7 after the first quarter and 24-7 after three. Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes, and Kenny Miles ran for 114 yards on 17 carries.
Clemson’s C.J. Spiller was held to 18 yards on nine carries. Kyle Parker threw for 212 yards and a touchdown, and Michael Palmer caught eight passes for 106 yards and a score.
Key players
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Garcia | South Carolina | 10-of-21 passing for 126 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| Kenny Miles | South Carolina | 17 carries for 114 yards |
| Michael Palmer | Clemson | 8 catches for 106 yards and a touchdown |
Game facts
| Date | Saturday, November 28, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Site | Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC |
| Meeting | No. 107 (Home-and-home era) |
| Head coaches | Clemson: Dabo Swinney · South Carolina: Steve Spurrier |
| AP rankings | Clemson: No. 15 · South Carolina: Unranked |
| Records after game | Clemson: 8-4 · South Carolina: 7-5 |
| Attendance | 80,574 |
Highlights
Next up · Meeting No. 123
The next Palmetto Bowl
Saturday, November 28, 2026