For all the discussion about what needed to change offensively for South Carolina in 2020, it was special teams that sealed the deal for the Gamecocks in their season opening 31-27 loss to No. 16 TennesseeDown by four with 90 seconds remaining, South Carolina forced a punt that would have given them the opportunity to drive for a game-winning score.
However, the ensuing punt bounced off the kick returners leg and Tennessee recovered the football.
