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Photos: ODU falls to South Carolina 23-19

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) stands on the field as South Carolina players celebrate an interception that would seal the game. South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) dives into the end zone for a touchdown while being brought down by South Carolina defender Nick Emmanwori (7). South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is tackled on a run by Old Dominion University defenders Jaleel Culbreath (34) and Rasheed Reason (6). Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion safety Patrick Smith-Young (2) celebrates after his interception in the second quarter Saturday.(Billy Schuerman/Staff)

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) tries to escape the pocket before being sacked by Old Dominion University defenders. Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Fans watch as teams warm up before Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) shouts to his offensive line before a play in the first quarter. Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (0) is brought to the ground on a tackle by Old Dominion University defender Denzel Lowry (8). Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University kicker Ethan Sanchez (92) gestures a heart toward the Old Dominion fan section after kicking a field goal to take the lead 19-16. South Carolina would defeat Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) scrambles downfield with the ball in the fourth quarter. South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University running back Aaron Young (5) tries to break the tackles of South Carolina defenders Gilber Edmond (55) and T.J. Sanders (90). South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University receiver Myles Alston (8) makes a catch downfield. South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) makes a throw to a teammate over South Carolina defender Kyle Kennard (5). South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University linebacker Jason Henderson (42) dives after South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16). South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University running back Bryce Duke (4) takes off downfield after a handoff. South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

South Carolina fans in the student section wave their towels before the start of the game. Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University head coach Ricky Rahne during a timeout in the second half. Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University running back Bryce Duke (4) looks for an opening after a hand off from quarterback Grant Wilson (7). Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) watches the scoreboard after an interception in the end zone in the second quarter. Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) escapes the tackle of Old Dominion University defender Patrick Smith-Young (2) on a scramble downfield. Old Dominion University faced the University of South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Old Dominion University quarterback Grant Wilson (7) is comforted by teammate Santana Saunders (71) after Wilson threw an interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the loss. South Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 23-19 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)