Meeting No. 111 · Saturday, November 30, 2013
2013 Clemson vs. South Carolina: South Carolina 31, Clemson 17
Six Clemson turnovers give South Carolina a record fifth straight win
FinalWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
No. 6 Clemson 10-2
17
No. 10 South Carolina 10-2
31
Quick answers
- Who won?
- South Carolina
- Final score
- South Carolina 31, Clemson 17
- When and where
- Saturday, November 30, 2013 · Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
- Series after this game
- Clemson leads 65-42-4
Clemson 65-42-4Series after this game
South CarolinaSeries streak: 5 straight
111 of 122Meeting number
14 ptsMargin
48 ptsCombined points
Clemson 0, SC 42010s through this game
Decisive moment
Clemson turned the ball over six times, four of them in the fourth quarter, including two fumbles on punt returns.
How the game went
It was the highest-ranked meeting in the rivalry’s history. Connor Shaw completed 14 of 26 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown and ran for 94 yards and another score, finishing his career 17-0 as a starter at home.
Wide receiver Pharoh Cooper threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Wilds. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd was sacked five times and intercepted twice, ending his career 0-4 against South Carolina.
The win was South Carolina’s fifth in a row over Clemson, the longest Gamecock streak in the series.
Key players
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Shaw | South Carolina | 152 passing yards and 1 TD; 94 rushing yards and 1 TD |
| Pharoh Cooper | South Carolina | 26-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Wilds |
| Tajh Boyd | Clemson | 19-of-27 passing for 225 yards, 2 interceptions |
Notable facts
- Highest-ranked meeting in series history (No. 6 vs. No. 10)
- South Carolina's longest winning streak in the series (5 straight)
- South Carolina's 3rd straight win in Columbia
Game facts
| Date | Saturday, November 30, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Site | Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC |
| Meeting | No. 111 (Home-and-home era) |
| Head coaches | Clemson: Dabo Swinney · South Carolina: Steve Spurrier |
| AP rankings | Clemson: No. 6 · South Carolina: No. 10 |
| Records after game | Clemson: 10-2 · South Carolina: 10-2 |
Highlights
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Saturday, November 28, 2026