Tennessee Falls 27-24 to South Carolina on October 24

Tennessee came up short against South Carolina on October 24, 2026, losing 27-24 in a game decided by three points. The final score reflected a close contest throughout, with South Carolina doing just enough to finish ahead when the game ended.

The result stands as a narrow loss for Tennessee against a conference opponent. ESPN's recap recorded the 27-24 final from the October 24 matchup between the two teams.

For Tennessee, the margin leaves little room for separation between the sides on the day. South Carolina took the win at 27-24, while Tennessee was left on the losing end of the close finish.