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"Somebody had to be a game changer": What Vicari Swain and JayR Johnson said after South Carolina's win

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From an 80-yard punt return to a clutch interception, Swain and Johnson broke down their game-changing plays in South Carolina's win over Virginia Tech.

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South Carolina's season opener against Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game was defined by some big moments from young playmakers on the national stage. Inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, the Gamecocks defense smothered the Hokies for the majority of the game. Freshman Vicari Swain and sophomore Fred "JayR" Johnson delivered highlight-reel plays that shifted the momentum in the 24-11 victory.