South Carolina upsets No. 11 Tennessee, 27–24

It was unranked South Carolina taking down the No. 11 team in the AP poll.

It was the 10th-biggest of 17 upsets in 2026 Week 8, and the 47th-biggest of the 2026 season. South Carolina pulled off 2 other upsets in 2026.

Other upsets in 2026 Week 8

1. Cincinnati 37, No. 8 Texas Tech 24

   10.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 8Recap
   Upset size19.5
2. UCF 39, No. 2 BYU 31

   7.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 2Recap
   Upset size19.5
3. UL Monroe 21, Troy 14

   13.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size13.5
4. Minnesota 13, No. 15 Iowa 10

   7.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 15Recap
   Upset size13
5. App State 34, James Madison 31

   12.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size12.5

South Carolina’s other 2026 upsets

1. South Carolina 42, Oklahoma 25

   Week 93.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size3.5
2. South Carolina 38, No. 16 Florida 19

   Week 610.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 16Recap
   Upset size15.5

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