Missouri emerged victorious in a back-and-forth affair against South Carolina, claiming a 29-20 win at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers overcame an early deficit with fourth-quarter heroics from Jamal Roberts, who broke free for a crucial 16-yard touchdown run followed by Beau Pribula's successful two-point conversion. LaNorris Sellers kept the Gamecocks competitive with two touchdown passes, but Missouri's ground attack and Robert Meyer's three field goals proved too much down the stretch.