Spencer Rattler throws costly pick-6 in first quarter vs. Clemson
South Carolina’s quest for an upset against Clemson in the Palmetto Bowl didn’t get off to the greatest start.
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler threw an early pick-6 that was taken back 35 yards by Clemson’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr.:
?CLEMSON PICK SIX!!!!? Jeremiah Trotter Jr picks off Spencer Rattler and returns it for the 35 yard TD! pic.twitter.com/j0Gazp96QJ
— ?????? @???????? (@FTBeard7) November 26, 2022
South Carolina is wearing black helmets with the palmetto tree above the face masks. Rattler is coming off a monster performance in South Carolina’s 63-38 upset against Tennessee. Rattler went 30-for-37 with for 438 yards, 6 touchdowns, and no interceptions. Rattler threw 2 touchdowns apiece to Josh Vann and Jaheim Bell.
Clemson smashed Miami 40-10 in its last game. Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei went 23-for-35 with 233 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception, while adding 89 yards and a score on the ground. Jalyn Phillips tallied an interception for Clemson.
Clemson holds a 72-42-4 vs.South Carolina in the all-time series, with victories in the last 7 matchups. Clemson earned 30-0 shutout victory in Columbia last season. South Carolina’s last win against Clemson was a 31-17 victory on Nov. 30, 2013.