Tennessee drops to 6-2 after late collapse in 27-24 loss at South Carolina

Tennessee lost for the second time this season, falling 27-24 at South Carolina after letting the game slip away in the fourth quarter. The result dropped the Volunteers to 6-2 on the year.

The defeat was defined by the finish. Tennessee was in position to leave with a win, but South Carolina outplayed the Vols late and completed the comeback in the final period, turning what could have been a road victory into a narrow three-point loss.

For Tennessee and head coach Josh Heupel, the setback is a costly one in SEC play, coming as the Vols' second loss of the season. How Tennessee responds after failing to close out a winnable game on the road will now shape the rest of its season.