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Palmetto Bowl halftime report: Clemson Up 17–14, Gamecocks fighting back

South Carolina trails Clemson 17–14 at halftime, but explosive passing plays are keeping the Gamecocks in striking distance. Here’s the full Palmetto Bowl breakdown.

Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) scrambles against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina heads into the locker room down 17–14 at the half, but the energy inside Williams-Brice feels anything but defeated. Clemson has controlled the tempo, the possession (21:44 to 8:16), and the line of scrimmage.