LSU narrowly avoids upset when South Carolina misses last-second field goal

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Brian Kelly entered the third game of his third season at LSU hoping to avoid the Tigers' second upset loss of the young season. 

LSU lost 27-20 in its season opener against the USC Trojans in Las Vegas Sept. 1. 

While LSU left Columbia, South Carolina, with a win, the Tigers needed a second half comeback and a kick to go wide right as time expired to secure the victory over the Gamecocks.

South Carolina got off to a fast start, fueled by first-time starters in quarterback LaNorris Sellers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart.

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Caden Durham (29) of LSU runs the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks for a touchdown during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Sellers, who ran for two touchdowns, left the game right before halftime due to an ankle injury. The quarterback was sacked by Bradyn Swinson on the next-to-last play of the half and limped into the locker room.

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Backup and former Auburn Tigers starting quarterback Robby Ashford took over for the final play.

LSU was far from crisp. Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw a fourth down interception at the goal line that looked like it might end his team's chances.

Kyren Lacy (2) of the LSU Tigers celebrates after a touchdown catch during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (LSU Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)

But LSU got a final chance with less than four minutes left. Nussmeier found Kyren Lacy for a 29-yard gain that put the