Going into this game, the Bulldogs were the clear underdogs, and Louisiana Tech fans weren’t necessarily expecting to put up a win against this SEC opponent. Louisiana Tech had fans hopeful as the Dawgs led the Gamecocks 13-0 going into the fourth quarter, but within a blink of an eye the South Carolina would come away with the victory, leaving the Bulldogs close yet again to a potential upset.
The first half of the game relied heavily on defense for either side, as both teams failed to make a touchdown. South Carolina fans continued to grow more frustrated by rookie kicker Parker White, who missed both field goal attempts in the first half of the game, one from 34 yards an another from 46 yards.