The 2001 Outback Bowl featured the

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, and the

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. It was the 15th edition of the

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Summary

After a scoreless first quarter, South Carolina kicker Jason Corse put the Gamecocks on the board with a 23-yard field goal, giving USC an early 3–0 lead. That score would hold until halftime, with both teams playing terrific defense. In the third quarter, South Carolina's

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rushed seven yards for a touchdown, increasing the lead to 10–0. South Carolina's defense held again and got the ball back, but fumbled on the ensuing drive, with Ohio State's

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recovering the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, pulling Ohio State to within three points, 10–7. Early in the fourth quarter, quarterback

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found Ryan Brewer for a 28-yard touchdown pass, increasing South Carolina's lead to 17–7. With seven minutes left in the game, Brewer again scored from two yards out, making the final score 24–7. Ohio State's head coach, John Cooper, was fired following the game.

References

External links

* http://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores101/101001/101001313.htm

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