South Carolina and Missouri had just 2:41 left in the fourth quarter of their game at Williams-Brice Stadium when lightning was detected near the stadium, delaying the game at least 30 minutes with USC up 34-32.
The game was delayed with Missouri at the Gamecocks’ 48-yard line facing a first-and-20 situation after a holding penalty. The Tigers had recently regained possession after a failed fake field goal attempt by USC.
South Carolina trailed early, 17-7, but mounted a comeback in the second half as torrential rain drenched the field, taking a 31-23 lead after a pick-six interception by Sherrod Greene.