South Carolina Win vs. Mizzou Thrills CFB Fans amid Rocket Sanders, Luther Burden TDs

South Carolina's 34-30 win over Missouri came down to a wild last few minutes on Saturday night.

The Gamecocks led by 15 points at the half, but a second-half surge from the visiting Tigers meant the decision came down to a last-minute touchdown catch by Raheim "Rocket" Sanders.

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers found Sanders in the end zone with 15 seconds left in order to seal the win.

The catch completed a clutch South Carolina drive that saw the Gamecocks take just 45 seconds to go 70 yards.

It also marked Sanders' 11th touchdown of the season, marking a new college career high for the senior wide receiver.

The last minute comeback by Colorado was necessary because of a clutch touchdown catch from Luther Burden III.

On a 4th and five with just over one minute left in the fourth quarter, Burden hauled in a 37-yard pass from Brady Cook with one hand to pull Missouri ahead by three points.

The Mizzou defense was unable to hold onto Burden's lead, but the clutch reception still made fans take note of the wideout ahead of the 2025 NFL draft.

Missouri got the ball back with 15 seconds left, but Cook was picked off to end the game.

The Tigers had scored 16 straight points in the second half to threaten the Gamecocks' lead, before Burden's one-handed touchdown catch gave Mizzou its first lead since the first quarter.

The comeback may have fallen short, but it made the Saturday night SEC battle an entertaining one.

No. 23 South Carolina has now capped off SEC play with a win that improved the team's overall record to 7-3. No. 24 Missouri meanwhile falls to 7-3.

The Tigers are left in danger of falling out of the AP Top 25 altogether, while the Gamecocks could climb into the top 20 as the playoff approaches.

Mizzou takes on Mississippi State on the road next Saturday, while South Carolina takes on non-major Wofford at home the same day.